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

WARSAW — After members were sworn in for the new year at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting, election of officers for 2020 took place. Jan Orban agreed to continue serving as president of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission; Joni Truex will retain her position as vice president; and Bruce Woodward will remain on as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released the federal 2018-19 school accountability ratings to the public Friday, Jan. 3. More than 56% of high schools and 53% of elementary and middle schools received a rating of Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations. Each school in the Wawasee Community School Corporation received a rating of Approaches Expectations. However, …read more.

Tamara J. Allen, 60, of rural South Whitley, died at 6:27 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1959, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Charles and Deloris (Shryock) Henry. On July 14, 2000, she was united in marriage to Gregory L. Allen. They made their home in …read more.

Patrick Murphy, 54, Muncie, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Jan. 1, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Naomi Jane Cunningham, 88, Wabash, died at 1:35 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born June 12, 1931, in Howard County, Indiana to Edgar and Grace (Brewster) Lovelace. Naomi married L.D. Cunningham in Kokomo, Indiana on Sept. 22, 1948; he died Dec. 23, 2012. She was a farmers wife and …read more.

Robert H. Ogle, 83, rural Akron, passed at 3:19 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 29, 1936, in Denver, to the late Earl and Anna Irene (Dillard) Ogle. He married on July 4, 1962, in Wabash, Ellen J. Curless, she survives. He worked for Ogle’s Standard Oil Station …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Mr. Anthony “Tony” Lee Shaffer, 46, passed away unexpectedly at Starke County Hospital in Knox. Born in Rochester on Nov. 27, 1973 to Stephen and Donna Holmes Shaffer, Tony grew up in the northwestern part of Fulton County.  Throughout his childhood, he could be found outside on adventures with his siblings. Many …read more.

James “Jim” Fisher, 69, Rochester, passed away on Jan. 1, 2020 at Woodlawn Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. April D. Strobel reported auto theft. 3:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 3500 block West CR 100S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. 9:18 a.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, North CR 150W, near North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Jody L. Torpy, 52, East Barrington Place, Warsaw; and Aaron D. Schrock, 24, North CR 400E, Syracuse. Schrock’s vehicle was stopped on CR 150W at a stop …read more.

Barb Ross, out-going Mentone Clerk-Treasurer was surprised with a retirement party following the Jan. 2 Town Council Meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. MENTONE — The Town Council celebrated the retirement of long-time Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross at its meeting, Thursday evening, Jan. 2. Ross served nearly 30 years as clerk-treasurer for the town. The council …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Jan. 2, the results of the overtime patrols that were conducted by nearly 40 law enforcement agencies to create safer school bus stops around the state. The departments, which were awarded Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) grants, issued a total of 2,675 citations and 1,430 warnings during the …read more.

  WARSAW – Supporters of One Warsaw – Celebrating Us hosted a New Year’s Eve party Tuesday at Cardinal Services. Cardinal clients gathered for drinks and conversation in a festive atmosphere. “People felt included and valued and that wouldn’t have happened without One Warsaw taking the initiative. I’m excited that a group like this exists …read more.

News and notes for the football postseason, including Harrison Mevis’ showing at the Under Armour All-American Game.

WARSAW – Republican US Rep. Jim Banks on Thursday predicted the new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico would boost business expansion. Banks was at Warsaw City Hall Thursday morning for what was cast as a “mobile office hours” event, which is a recurring  opportunity his staff hosts to help with constituent concerns. Normally, the …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — At 1:26 a.m., Wednesday, Jan 1, Colby Allen was the first Whitley County baby born at Parkview Whitley Hospital in 2020. Colby Allen was born to parents Marcus and Julia. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz., said a news release from Parkview Whitley Hospital.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved an alcoholic beverage permit for a new Syracuse restaurant during a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2. Elizabeth Kennedy, owner of Cafe Liefde, 105 W. Main St., Syracuse, was present at the meeting in regards to the permit. Cafe Liefde will be a restaurant with a …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was arrested after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a Pride-C gas station in Kosciusko County. Gregory Michael Barkley, 49, 3015 Marne Place, Fort Wayne, is charged with theft, a level 5 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 21, 2019, an officer with the Indiana State …read more.

Robert Dean Riegsecker, 85, of Ligonier, went to live with his Lord, Jan. 1, 2020, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Bob was born in Elkhart County, on Jan. 9, 1934, to John and Neomah Riegsecker. He married Sandra Emmert on July 26, 1964. He attended Millersburg School and received an associate degree in accounting …read more.

Dutchtown Brethren Hosts Annual Sing-Fest Sunday WARSAW — Dutchtown Brethren Church will host its 16th annual Winter Sing-fest Gospel Concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5.  Groups set to perform include “The Northmen and Cathy” from Fort Wayne, and soloist Doug Anderson who spent 13 years singing baritone with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. He …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, East CR 500N, west of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Merril W. Thompson, 39, Moeller Road 143, Fort Wayne. Thompson was traveling east on CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

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

WARSAW — Hogs R Wild BBQ’s restaurant opened on Thursday, Jan. 2. The restaurant at 1527 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, is run by Mark Poling, who operated his business as a food truck for four years. The new store operates in the same location as Chicago Doghouse, which closed last year. “I’ve always thought the …read more.

Ricky D. “Rick” Baisden, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Monday, Dec 30, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 16, 1959 in Goshen, to Mose and Nelva D. “Nellie” (Rickman) Baisden. He attended Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, Mich., received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Eastern …read more.

KALAMAZOO, MICH. — More than 20 states and Washington D.C. are ringing in the new year with a minimum wage increase.

WARSAW — At 1:34 p.m., Jan. 1, the first baby of the year was born at Kosciusko Community Hospital in 2020. Atlas Anthony weighed 8 lbs, 2 oz and was 20.5 inches long following the birth, according to a news release from KCH. For the sake of patient safety, the hospital did not release the …read more.

WARSAW— A North Manchester man was arrested for possession of meth after allegedly using a knife to intimidate customers at the Warsaw Walmart store.  Cody Lee Miller, 24, 12600 South SR 13, North Manchester, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and possession of …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health Systems v. Steven Anderson, $3,263.27 Kyle Banghart, $1,876.93 Rhonda Banghart, $2,736.84 Larry Behnke, $3,017.35 Patrick Belcher, $3,215.43 John Delgadillo, $2,716.83 Willaim Federle, $761.14 Ana Malagon, $4,344.96 Derek Rose, $1,374.20 Ronald Stuckman v. Lindsey Babin …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Teachers Credit Union’s Investment Services and Mortgage Services teams welcome new colleagues Christopher M. Eberly Jr., Fern Hollingshead and Kyle Lunford. Christopher M. Eberly Jr. has been promoted to a broker with TCU Investment Services in Warsaw. Specializing in retirement planning, investment management, long-term care insurance and college planning services, Eberly will …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1000 block Pike Shore Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of residential entry. 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2500 block Walton Blvd., Warsaw. Candi Davis reported the theft of an iPhone valued at $350. 10:53 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, North CR 300W near West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Jacob A. Kratzch, 20, South Sandal Court, Warsaw. Kratzch’s vehicle left the roadway and rolled over after his southbound vehicle struck a utility pole and fence post. …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster is operating smoothly after a transitional time due to the death of long-time town council President Jon Sroufe last year. Current President Lisa Strombeck reported, “My goals for 2020 is to see a continuation of the sewer project coming in from the east side of Webster Lake. …read more.

WARSAW — Following the unveiling of the most recent Safe Haven Baby Box in Columbia City Monday, Dec. 30, there are now 19 operational baby boxes in Indiana. Fire departments in Kosciusko County added baby boxes in Warsaw and Syracuse in 2019. Safe Haven Baby Box Inc. is a non-profit organization founded by Pro-Life Speaker …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. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

ATWOOD — An Atwood man was arrested after allegedly committing domestic battery while in the presence of two children. Christopher Ryan Bartz, 41, 221 S. Wray St., Atwood, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 22, an officer …read more.

Robert “Bob” Allen Reed, 75, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 4:39 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in IU Methodist Hospital after complications from surgery. Bob was born on Sept. 21, 1944, in Bremen to the late Howard and Mabel (Loucks) Reed. He is survived by two sons, Troy (Wendee) Reed of Fishers; and Matt (Amber) …read more.

Betty B. Amann, 94, Fort Wayne, died at 11:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at her home. She was born May 13, 1925, in Dorton, Ky. to Calvin and Cassie (Johnson) Mullins. Betty married Ralph “Arkie” Amann in Laketon, on Jan. 3, 1945. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and working puzzles. Betty was …read more.

Harold W. Reynard, 79, peacefully passed away at 2:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Miller?s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Harold was born and raised in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the son of Myron F. and Ruth (Gavitt) Reynard. After graduating from Parkland High School with the class of 1957, he joined the United States Air …read more.

Paul Roy Fox, 83, of rural Rochester, passed at 12:34 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at his residence. Paul was born on April 1, 1936 in Wyno, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn and Martha (Wertz) Fox. In 1957 he married Merida L. Wolfe and she preceded him on April 3, 1976. He then married on …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Anthony “Tony” Shafer,  46, passed away at Knox on Jan. 1, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Alice Elaine McCray, 90, Winona Lake, formerly of Marion, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Huntington, to Raymond Floyd and Euda Idell (Martz) DeWitt. She graduated in 1947 from Clear Creek High School in Huntington …read more.

Joan McGinnis, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — Paul Stoelting will serve as president of the Syracuse Town Council for 2020. The Mail-Journal caught up with Stoelting during this busy time of the year to ask him about the council’s accomplishments during 2019 and what challenges face the council in 2020. Stoelting has served on the Syracuse Town Council for more …read more.

WARSAW — On Jan. 1, Steve Moriarty will take over as the Kosciusko County Highway Department superintendent following Scott Tilden’s retirement. Moriarty has been the assistant superintendent for the past seven years.

MILFORD — At the end of its last public meeting of 2019, members of Milford Town Council took some moments to reflect on the year ending, as well as the one to come. All of the members agreed with President Doug Ruch who said, “We want to keep improving our infrastructure, while at the same …read more.

The Warsaw Motor Speedway has not hosted a motor race in two years and may never again after a judge ruled against the Kosciusko County Fair Board in 2019. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Below is a list of stories from 2019 that stood out as important in Kosciusko County   1. Judge rules against …read more.

WARSAW — In 2019, the Kosciusko County community mourned the deaths of multiple prominent local figures. Below are a few of those. George Louis Robertson, 71, passed away Feb. 23. He served as president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation for eight years.               Mitchell “Mitch” Ray Titus, 47, …read more.

WARSAW — In 2019, several businesses throughout Warsaw and surrounding areas opened to the public. However, many other well-known businesses decided to shut their doors permanently. This story is a recap of the biggest openings and closings of restaurants and stores in Kosciusko County. Openings Dunkin’ – Dunkin’ in Warsaw opened to the public in late …read more.

WARSAW — A Nappanee man faces charges after a report filed with the Department of Child Services named him as a suspect in the molestation of three minors. Zachary D. Miller, 22, 6415 West CR 900N, Nappanee, is charged with two counts of sexual battery, both class D felonies.  According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council held a year-end meeting Monday, Dec. 30, to complete outstanding business from 2019. Along with passing ordinances necessary for the transfer of funds, the council approved a salary increase for Milford employees, as well as a new health insurance plan. The 2020 salary ordinance was passed by the council giving …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released the 2019 state graduation rate Tuesday, Dec. 31. In 2019, Indiana’s graduation rate was 87.29 percent, and the non-waiver rate was 76.73 percent. In 2018, Indiana’s graduation rate was 88.1 percent with a non-waiver graduation rate of 80.78 percent. Wawasee High School’s graduation rate was 90.99%, or 212 …read more.

WARSAW — A Bristol woman was recently arrested after forcibly entering Meijer when the store was closed on Christmas Day. Brittany Starr Hanners, 29, 50778 Cornwall Road, Bristol, is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Dec. 25, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to Meijer …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s Kyannah Stull was named the Crossroads League Player of the Week.

WARSAW — An Ohio man faces vehicle theft charges after allegedly failing to return a rental vehicle. Cameron Harshaw, 27, Kettering, Ohio, was arrested for vehicle theft, a level 6 felony. On Dec. 7, Winona Lake Police officers conducted a traffic stop on US 30 and South CR 450E.  The vehicle was initially pulled over …read more.

SYRACUSE — As 2019 wrapped up, the Syracuse Park Board ended the year with several improvements completed and underway. “I think we’ve done some improvements in all of the parks,” Dave Van Lue, board president, said. “There have been several improvements in the community center itself with a new phone system, fire safety magnetic release …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Facebook fundraiser has been recently established for a Syracuse man with cystic fibrosis. Haiden Morgan is a 29-year-old orthopedic machinist at Zimmer Biomet who enjoys playing music, as well as studying medicine and physics. However, he’s spent approximately three years of his adult life in hospitals. “I’ve lost quite a few jobs …read more.

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 200 block South James Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report of a disturbance. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:26 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 900 block Jackson Boulevard, Rochester, A burglary to …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, West CR 100S near South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Mario A. Lopez, 54, South Union Street, Warsaw. Lopez lost control of his vehicle on the snow and ice-covered roadway causing his vehicle to leave the roadway into a …read more.

SIDNEY — Shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, first responders were called to SR 13, near CR 850S in Sidney to a report of a vehicle in a pond near Sidney Cemetery. The female driver was able to exit the vehicle and was taken to a hospital. Roads in the area were snow-covered at …read more.

ELKHART — The driver of a semi received non-life-threatening injuries after a crash sent the semi cab he was in down a steep embankment and onto the railroad tracks below. Around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Indiana State Troopers responded to a crash on the Indiana Toll Road at the 102 mile marker, westbound. Preliminary …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department responded to the following accident: 5:48 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, South SR 25 near CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Anthony I. Camancho Rojo, 23, Bates Street, Logansport. Camancho Rojo was driving north on SR 25 when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve, hydroplaning into a ditch …read more.

Dale Eugene Fleck, 76, born June 9, 1943, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Plymouth. He was in the care of the medical center’s staff. Dale was born in Bremen and remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He was a 1962 graduate of Bourbon High School. …read more.

Sharon R. (Bradley) DeGard, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Phyllis Ann Beer, 93, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:41 a.m., Monday, Dec., 30, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Goshen to Roy and Orpha (Kring) Blosser. Mrs. Beer was a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of New Paris High School and had worked at …read more.

By Darla McCammon A farm near Atwood was the foundation for the current exhibition at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. Susan Ring is an artist who can capture just about anything with her paints and make it better than the reality. That farm is where Ring grew up and it provides much of the inspiration for her …read more.

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

WARSAW — Several parents in Kosciusko County have reached out to Northern Indiana Atheists regarding what they view as unconstitutional religious “lessons” being shared during the Christmas season at Lincoln Elementary School. Troy Moss, NIA president of the group, wrote a letter on Monday, Dec. 30, addressing the issue and sent it to Dr. David …read more.

WILMORE, KY. – Asbury held off Grace, 96-85, in a fast-paced women’s hoops contest Monday afternoon.

WARSAW — According to JB, for 6 hours only on New Year’s Day, 2020, they will be taking an additional 20% off the entire store, regardless of marked sale prices already on the tags. All living room, including reclining furniture, coffee table and end tables, bedroom and dining room, and even innerspring mattresses, accessories and …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Phillip Lehman, 81, Syracuse, was not injured when his vehicle was involved in a four-vehicle crash at 8:06 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, on SR 19, north of CR 26, one mile south of Elkhart. That crash occurred after a motorist attempted to avoid another crash that had just happened. Three people were …read more.

Be where your audience is. Tens of thousands visit Ink Free News every week.  We offer our readers and advertisers unmatched coverage of breaking news, county accidents and incidents, sports and the passing of our friends and neighbors. Ink Free News is the most read and most followed news site in Kosciusko County, no matter …read more.

WARSAW – The final day of 2019 is starting out snowy in Warsaw. Roads across Kosciusko County are snow-covered Tuesday morning, Dec. 31. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook overnight. An area of light-to-moderate snow will continue to pass through the area early Tuesday morning, possibly mixed with freezing drizzle before daybreak. …read more.

LAPORTE – A motorist who police believe was traveling in the wrong direction on the Indiana Toll Road died in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer early Monday night, Dec. 30. The accident happened at 5:05 p.m. at the 40.6 mile-marker in LaPorte County, according to Indiana State Police. A preliminary investigation shows that a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace earned a 93-66 men’s basketball win over Ohio Christian at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse Monday evening.

WARSAW – State Rep. Dave Wolkins announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020 and is supporting a bid by businessman Alan Alderfer for the District 18 seat. Wolkins, who has represented the 18th District in the Indiana General Assembly since 1988, has struggled with health issues in recent years. He said his health …read more.

Glenn C. Hoskinson, 88, Winona Lake, formerly of Hartville, Ohio, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Private family services will be held. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

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 person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

WARSAW – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced Monday that he will host mobile office hours to meet with local residents in Warsaw Thursday, Jan. 2. Rep. Banks will host mobile office hours in the Council Chambers at Warsaw City Hall, 102 South Buffalo St., from 10-11 a.m., said a news release from the office of …read more.

Mr. Bobby Oliver, 65, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1 p.m., Dec. 29, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On March 6, 1954, Robert John Oliver was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Rue and Melva Lowe Oliver. Growing up he shared his childhood with …read more.

PIERCETON — Police received several tips, including one from Crime Stoppers, related to the Lake City Bank robbery in Pierceton two days before Christmas that led to the arrest of a Pierceton man late last week. Joshua Ruben Mort, 22, 702 W. Tower St., Pierceton, is charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level …read more.

Ricky D. “Rick” Baisden, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Leila Geraldine Humberd, 97, Winona Lake, went to her long-awaited Heavenly home at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. She passed away at Mason Health and Rehab in Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on July 23, 1922, in Madison Township in Carroll County, to Hannah Inez (Ridder) Clawson and Leonard …read more.

Robert “Bob” Thomas Burley, passed away at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne at the age of 90. Bob was a former longtime resident of Winona Lake, and most recently of North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Berne, to Rachel …read more.

Violet Mae Elder “Maize”, 76, Pierceton, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 1:22 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Fort Wayne Regional Hospital. She was born on Oct. 23, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo. to Kariss and Vecie (Calahan) Steele.   Violet was united in marriage to Max Loren Elder on Oct. 28, …read more.

Joshua T. Archer, 32, Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at home. He was the son of Jeff and Erin Archer who survive. Born on June 23, 1987, in Fort Wayne, Josh, as most knew him, was a 2006 graduate of South Side High School and a graduate of Manchester University. He …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:59 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 100 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of fraud. 8:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 400 block West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Kurt Burner reported the theft of items valued at $548. 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2200 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The last day to make a tax-deductible matching donation supporting the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College is Tuesday, Dec. 31. The full amount from matching donations will go toward the donor’s program of choice, said a news release from Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams. This year, supporters …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army served 140 families through Christmas Eve with its Angel Tree program.  This year, 289 children ages 12 and under were given a gift, book, as well as a hat and gloves according to Ken Locke, Salvation Army Administrator for Kosciusko and Whitley Counties. Sixty teens were given gift cards from …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill asked the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm the constitutionality of Indiana’s law requiring parental notice when minors obtain abortions, Friday, Dec. 27. The law at issue applies to minors who already have obtained an exemption from a juvenile court allowing them to proceed with an abortion without parental …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Sterling Group, the Mishawaka based owner of Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse, is wrapping up $300,000 in renovations as they switch from income-based housing to market rate.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:57 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Driver: Teresa D. Banghart, 53, West CR 800S, Claypool. Banghart said she fell asleep while driving. Her vehicle struck a stop sign. Damage up to $10,000.  Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Police were dispatched to Suburban Acres in reference to a vehicle striking a building and leaving the scene.  1:18 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 9400 block SR 19, Etna Green. A report …read more.

Violet M. Elder, 76, passed away at 1:22 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARSAW – A Warsaw man faces theft charges and a sentence enhancement following an alleged theft at Walmart. Ryan Lee Miller, 43, 920 Anchorage Road 74, Warsaw, was arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County on alleged charges of theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 21, …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation announced free activities at Honeywell Center and Charley Creek Gardens, Jan. 2 and 3. All events are part of the Honeywell Foundation’s Winter Bash and are sponsored by Terrell Realty Group, LLC, said a news release from the Honeywell Center. The Honeywell Center is located at 275 West Market Street, …read more.

Darlene J. Wallace, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, 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