WARSAW – Twenty three years of service is apparently not enough for Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson. The 57-year-old commissioner announced Monday that he intends to seek a seventh term in office. Jackson made the announcement after Monday’s commissioners meeting, Dec. 23. Jackson said he looked back at a campaign announcement he wrote 24 years …read more.

The robbery at First Federal Savings Bank happened around 11: 30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. WARSAW — At approximately 11:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, the First Federal Savings Bank located at 402 E. Center St. in Warsaw was robbed by a male subject. He was described as wearing a heavy, …read more.

BOURBON — Triton Scholars participated in a holiday-themed service day, Sunday, Dec. 22. Teachers planned a service day where Trojan wrestlers wrapped presents for the seniors at Miller’s Senior Living Community in Plymouth, said a news release from Triton School Corporation. Scholars had the opportunity to visit residents and give them little treat bags that …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:22 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, Fox Farm Road, south of Southside Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Rosalie G. Kauffman, 60, Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. Kaufmann was driving north on Fox Farm Road when a deer ran into the side of the vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:06 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 5400 block High Street, Silver Lake. Trey Martens reported forced entry into a barn.  7:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 200 block Main Street, Etna Green.  Michael W. Holbrook reported tools and electronic items stolen. Value: $4,700.  6:35 …read more.

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

WARSAW – With final approval from the state in hand, organizers of the Tippecanoe Chapman Regional Sewer District are ready to get busy. The new district, though, needs some board members before a real decision can be hashed out. Officials are hoping to fill most of the seven seats on the district board by the …read more.

WARSAW — An Illinois man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Monday, Dec. 23, after killing his cousin in 2017. Derrick Lavelle Wandrick, 26, Harvey, Ill., was charged with felony murder. Wandrick had been facing a four-day jury trial in January 2020, but that was canceled after a guilty plea was entered in …read more.

WARSAW  — In observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas and the new year, multiple town offices in Kosciusko County will be closed with trash pickup delayed in some communities. All local government offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 24 and 25) for the Christmas holiday, but one town will close offices until after the first …read more.

About 2 p.m. police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Lake City Bank in Pierceton, Monday afternoon, Dec. 23. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. PIERCETON — An armed robbery occurred at the Lake City Bank, Monday afternoon, Dec. 23. At around 2 p.m., law enforcement responded to a report of an armed …read more.

Paul J. Arnett, 68, Milford, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St, Syracuse

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple theft charges. Chad Preston Hall, 32, 180 South CR 400W, Warsaw, was arrested on a warrant for charges including theft, a level 6 felony; theft, a class A misdemeanor; and theft prior conviction, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 27, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded …read more.

WARSAW – A local union will provide several hundred meals for pickup on Christmas eve morning, Dec. 24, to anyone who is in need. Members of United Steelworkers Local 809 will begin dispersing meals at 8 a.m. Tuesday, at the union hall at 420 Little League Drive, Warsaw. Members will be handing out the meals …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officers investigated the theft of items valued at $65.11 from Walmart. 3:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 700 block West Center Street, Warsaw. Jonathan Mauk reported the theft of a firearm valued at $300. 1:49 …read more.

The robbery at First Federal Savings Bank happened around 11: 30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. WARSAW – First Federal Savings Bank in Warsaw was targeted again Monday in a robbery attempt. An apparent employee at the bank at 402 E. Center St., came to the door and said there had been …read more.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School’s annual food drive ended Monday, Dec. 16. Edgewood Elves busied themselves distributing food boxes to many Edgewood families, as well as to families in other Warsaw schools. Additionally, a donation of $500 to both Our Father’s House and to Combined Community Services will help families in the community. Students, staff …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Office hosts it’s third annual 4-H Open House, Jan 11. Youths in grades K-12 and their families will have the chance to explore the many opportunities offered by the Kosciusko County 4-H Program at the third annual 4-H Open House January 11. The event will take place from …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 10:11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2211 East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Scott D. Schaffer, 52, East Himes Street, North Webster; and Mark S. Carter, 48, South CR 1300W, Mentone. Schaffer was driving south through the parking lot of Owen’s when his foot slipped …read more.

Heather Tyann Fancher, 45, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at her home. She was born on Sept. 20, 1974, in Hartford City, to Nicholas E. and Kathy Anne (Fuller) Fancher. She graduated in 1993 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and attended Herron School of the Arts at Indiana …read more.

Walter D. Church, 86, Warsaw, passed away at noon Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Walt was born on Jan. 9, 1933, in Hartford, to William and Maida (Anguish) Church. He was united in marriage to Connie L. Gentry on Nov. 7, 1956, in Warsaw. He was a resident of Warsaw for …read more.

WARSAW – Christmas week will be unseasonably warm in northern Indiana. Temperatures will reach into the 50s for part of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, Dec. 23, will be mostly sunny with a high in the lower 50s. The overnight low will dip to about 32. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with …read more.

Curt A. Hasting, 58, Ligonier, passed away at home on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. He was born on March 14, 1961, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Hildebrand) Hasting in Rochelle, IL. He married his wife Amy (Heintzelman) Hasting March 4, 2000. Survivors include his wife Amy of Ligonier; mother, Marilyn Gloor of Ligonier; four …read more.

Mona Louise Drumm, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 2:01 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Salt Lick, Ky. to Clinton Clayton and Bessie Marie (Triplett) Bowling. She attended high school in Cadiz, and was married on July 18, 1959 in New Castle, to John …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Dec. 19, the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter and Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, followed by a commencement address from James R. White, a retired Indiana State Police lieutenant. …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) and Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day). The library will open again for regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. The library will also be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) and Wednesday, Jan. …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.

From left: Angie Ritchey; Randy Hall, CEO, Cardinal Services; Vickie Lootens, Chief Development Officer, Cardinal Services; former Cardinal Board members Kevin Deardorff, Executive Vice President, Retail Banking; and Peggy Michel, Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, Wealth Advisory Group. Photo provided by Cardinal Services. WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that Lake City Bank …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library has announced its upcoming events. Accompanied by his menagerie of animal friends, animal handler Mark Kohlhorst will present his popular Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show at North Webster Community Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Kids and their families will get to meet, pet and …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Officials have announced that the Silver Lake Town Council will hold a year-end meeting to take care of last minutes business for the year 2019. The meeting is to be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30., at 604 N. Jefferson St., in Silver Lake.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee and Warsaw teamed together to help fight a bigger opponent Saturday night.

SYRACUSE – Warsaw used a 26-3 start to overwhelm Wawasee, 54-29, Saturday night in girls hoops at the Teepee.

LAPORTE – Wawasee opened its gymnastics campaign Saturday at the LaPorte Pairs.

Swim results for Saturday, Dec. 21.

Basketball results for Saturday, Dec. 21.

WINONA LAKE – West Noble senior Hannah Godfrey signed on to continue her golf career with national champion Grace College.

By Denise Keller Adult Programming Administrator The following programs are set to take place in January at the Warsaw Community Public Library: The Winter Reading program starts Jan. 6 and continues through Feb. 29. Read books, log pages, and win prizes. WorkOne computer and résumé/interviewing classes will take place throughout the month. Contact the library …read more.

SYRACUSE — To borrow terminology from the sport of track and field, the bar is being raised for AP, or advanced placement, courses at Wawasee High School. Wawasee received word Dec. 12 it is one of 10 schools in the state being accepted into the AP-Tip IN program based out of Notre Dame. A more …read more.

Beulah M. Shaffer, 95, formerly of Churubusco, died at 7:19 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at North Ridge Village, Albion, where she had been a resident since 2015. Born Jan. 30, 1924, in Huntertown, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Erma B. (Hippenhammer) Harding. Her formative years were spent in the …read more.

Edward James Hampton, 79, Wabash, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Wabash, to Alva Russell and Emma Eveline (Curl) Hampton. He was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Kristi …read more.

Donnabelle May (Cripe) Martin, Timbercrest, North Manchester, departed on her final trip on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. She was born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Wakarusa, to Roscoe and Lois (Hooley) Cripe Sr. She graduated from Wakarusa High School with the Class of 1938. In her early years she worked at Boris Smoler & Son …read more.

Virginia A. Rowe, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. She was born in Plymouth to Vera and George Alliss on Oct. 24, 1935. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. She moved to South Bend in 1954 and worked for Bendix until she …read more.

Carl Franklin Foust, 84, Auten Road, South Bend, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Dec. 19, 2019, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. On June 30, 1935, in Kokomo, he was born to Carl B. Foust and Mary Helen (Campbell) Foust. Having grown up in Kokomo, he came to the Culver community after a blind date with …read more.

Fritz G. Lozier, 83, rural Argos, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at home after a two year battle with cancer, in the care of his family and Marshall County Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born May 6, 1936, in Palm Springs County, Fla., the son of Harley Lozier and Marjorie Sechrist. He was …read more.

Erma Jean Walters, 93, rural Akron, passed at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on April 26, 1926, in Culver, to the late Daniel and Eva (Myers) Burkett. She married on Aug. 13, 1949, in Rochester,  to Kenneth R. Walters, who preceded her in death on Aug. 24, …read more.

Jeffery Smith Shriver, 53, Rochester, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief but valiant battle against cancer. On Nov. 20, 1966, he was the first born of Stephen and Jane Smith Shriver. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters, Tina and Beth. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1985. To pursue …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, US 30, near Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Drivers: Kathy A. Buckheit, 57, North Washington Street, Warsaw; and Julie A. Kaufman, 51, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Buckheit was traveling north on Silveus Crossing when she entered an intersection, striking Kaufman’s vehicle. …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Tigers turned up the tempo on the Warriors for a 54-36 win at the Tiger Den Friday night.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor There is nothing quite as cozy as curling up with some hot chai and a festive book on a winter night. This holiday season; rediscover classic Christmas novels along with a few modern reads that can help you get into the Christmas mood. “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will be closed for Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. The library will re-open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. The library will also be closed for New Year’s on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. The library will re-open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library announced its events for early 2020. An Oxbow County Park Pass is available to check out from the Syracuse Public Library in 2020. Go fishing, hiking on dog-friendly trails, picnic by the river or play disc golf for some nearby fun. This winter, go sledding or cross-country skiing, said …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club’s annual Christmas meeting was held Dec. 7 at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Members contributed $500 worth of household items, gift cards and money to Combined Community Services, said a news release from Kosciusko Kettleheads. “CCS is always a great organization to contribute to due to the huge …read more.

I’m going to make a bold, end-of-the-year prediction.  Those summers when motorized racing at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds was a regular weekend tradition for decades are now gone forever. Enjoy the memories. Savor the fun. But most of all, please admit that the racing tradition is over. The fair board’s attempt to revive racing appears …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.

  WARSAW – Scott Tilden’s 39-year career in road maintenance began the day after he graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1980. The Akron native started out with a part-time summer job with the Fulton County Highway Department and was hired as a truck driver by the end of the summer. Tilden, who still …read more.

Basketball results from Friday, Dec. 20.

CHANTILLY, VA. — Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics teams 574C (Evan Rassi, Taylor Fiedeke and Evan Brower) and 574D (Noah Beckner, Jack Collins, Wesley Hays and Nathan Smith) have been invited to participate in the signature event “Night At The Museum” Jan. 31-Feb. 1, held at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. The …read more.

WARSAW —  Kevin Serrano, Warsaw, was the grand prize winner at the 2019 Ornament Smash event at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 19, WRSW listeners were given opportunities to win an Ornament Smash “Lucky” Blue Ticket. Ticket winners were invited to Lakeview Middle School on Dec. 19 to redeem their …read more.

SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.

The first phase of housing on North Buffalo is well underway. The entire project also includes a plaza along Center Lake and a multi-use building nearby. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. WARSAW – Construction of the Buffalo Street Plaza project will begin next year after the city Board of Works and Safety approved a bid …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation was one of several school corporations throughout the state to receive a K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, Acceleration Grant by the Indiana Department of Education. These grants will allow school corporations to accelerate, scale or implement a STEM curricula grounded in problem/project-based or inquiry-based pedagogy while …read more.

Kathy J. Miller, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Kathy was born on April 19, 1955, in Muncie, to Tony and Betty (Thompson) Dishman. She was united in marriage to Henry Miller on April 19, 1997, in the Warsaw Church of Christ. …read more.

WARSAW — The suspect in a 2017 killing near Warsaw is scheduled for sentencing at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Derrick Lavelle Wandrick, 26, 167 E. 15th St., Harvey, Ill., is charged with felony murder. According to Indiana Code Section 35-42-1-1, Wandrick could face between 45 and 65 years in prison. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:08 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 5400 block West High St., Silver Lake. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 9800 block North CR 300E, Syracuse. Shanna L. Davidson reported burglary. Value: $500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:14 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, North Webster. Driver: Erick M. Sawyer, 26, Eagle Street, Warsaw. Sawyer was traveling on North SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 8:26 p.m. …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:

Michael Eugene Phend, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 8:12 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, 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

Kathy J. Miller, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 9:48 PM Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WINONA LAKE — New European art gallery, Artista, will open its doors on Jan. 2 with an exhibition of original Venetian art. Located in the beautiful Village at Winona at 801 East Canal St., this gallery offers the charm and culture of Italy right here in Kosciusko County, said a news release from Artista. Meet …read more.

WARSAW — Employees at Matthews’ Painting Company LLC. have selected a winner for their Paint It Forward campaign. After reviewing all nominations submitted, Cindy Nash was selected as the winning nominee. Representatives from Matthews’ Painting, located at 8055 East CR 500N, Leesburg, will be painting one or two rooms at Nash’s home.  “We will be …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice will hold their annual Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw. This half-hour long service is for those who are finding it difficult to celebrate Christmas this year because of the death of a loved one.

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

SOUTH BEND — The new year is right around the corner, bringing new resolutions and goals for a lot of us. But it’s also bringing a big change to a welfare reform law that impacts thousands of people.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, US 30 and North CR 800W, Atwood. Drivers: Merlin J. Slabaugh, 18, 15B Road, Bourbon; and Brian L. Elsbury, 52, Farm Crest Circle, Mishawaka. Slabaugh was traveling south on CR 800W. After stopping at a stop sign …read more.

WARSAW — The VFW James W. Sittler Post 1126 and the Auxiliary Post 1126 each presented checks to the Beaman Home in the amount of $500 each, for a total of $1,000.  The James W. Sittler Post 1126 and Auxiliary donate to a nonprofit organization each year during the holiday season. “The veterans of James …read more.

FRANKLIN, MASS. — A Massachusetts police department has a thief in its midst.

  WARSAW – Three people identified earlier this week and accused of wrongdoing in the Kosciusko County Community Corrections department have been arrested. The three include: Anna Christine Bailey, 41, 62425 Mulberry Road, South Bend, was charged with obstruction of justice. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Taylor Alysse Pagan, 23, 2236 E. CR 600S, Warsaw, …read more.

Revered Tippecanoe Valley teacher,  coach Jeffery Smith Shriver,  53, of Rochester passed away at the Cleveland Clinic following a valiant battle with liver cancer. A celebration of the life of Coach Jeffery S. Shriver will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at the Tippecanoe Valley High School, 8345 State Road 19, …read more.

Sara Jane Hoffman, 80, Rochester, passed away at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1939, in Kewanna, the daughter of Clurel T. and Jeanette (Mutchler) Hunter. On Aug. 27, 1961, at the Prairie Grove Church in Kewanna, she married Howard Hoffman and he survives. Mrs. Hoffman …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Gidieon Orion Cook Memorial Fund. Gidieon Cook Gidieon Cook was struck and killed by a vehicle on June 10 as he was returning home after summer school classes. Cook had been dropped off at Harrison Elementary and was crossing Husky Trail where …read more.

AKRON – Thoughts on a Tippecanoe Valley legend, Jeff Shriver.

NAPPANEE — NorthWood edged out visiting Plymouth, 40-36, for an NLC and senior night win at The Den Thursday.

Basketball results from Thursday, Dec. 19.

ELKHART — Wawasee’s wrestling team collected an NLC win at Concord, 43-30, Thursday night.

WARSAW — A North Webster man was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday, Dec. 19, after taking inappropriate pictures of children in lingerie. William James Rex, 36, 8534 E. Bond St., North Webster, was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; and two counts of child exploitation, level 5 …read more.

Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts and the 2517 Event Center have been sold. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW – In a significant acquisition, three properties tied to Wagon Wheel Theatre have been sold. Wagon Wheel Theatre, the 2517 meeting room, and adjacent property at 2515 E. Center St. in Warsaw, have been purchased …read more.

Alyssa Shepherd ROCHESTER — Fulton County Superior Court One Judge Gregory Heller’s sentence in the case of Alyssa Shepherd was less than what the county prosecutor had recommended. Shepherd was charged with three counts of reckless homicide; passing a school bus with its stop arm extended, causing injury; and criminal recklessness after the Toyota Tacoma …read more.

Heather Tyann Fancher, 45, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Charma L. Burton, 75, Wabash, for the past six years but, formerly of North Manchester passed away Dec. 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. Born Jan. 27, 1944, in Wabash County, she was the daughter of Allan and Lois (Steele) Clark. Charma graduated from Manchester High School class of 1962. She enjoyed …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 5:41 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1180 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Driver: Albert K. Meerzo, 91, Red Squirrel Court, Warsaw. Meerzo was attempting to pull into an empty parking space when he struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Meerzo’s vehicle pushed the parked, unoccupied vehicle across …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: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

  WARSAW — Join the Cowboy Church In The Meadows on Saturday evening, Dec. 21 in the stables at the Magical Meadows as they share the story of the birth of Our Savior. Admission is free. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and h in amazement the birth of baby Jesus, said a news release from …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) donated $6,400 worth of toys and 31 bicycles to Combined Community Services Monday, Dec. 16. This is the 31st year that Kosciusko ABATE has collected items for children in need during the holiday season. Kosciusko ABATE partners with the annual Toy Time event, which takes …read more.

AKRON – Eckrich collaborated with Martin’s Super Market to present Tippecanoe Valley High School with a $4,150 donation Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Eckrich committed to donating a portion of eligible products sold at the Martin’s on Husky Trail in Warsaw, between Oct. 20 – Nov. 16, to Tippecanoe Valley High School. The donation will be …read more.

Brittany Ingle ROCHESTER — The mother of the three children who were killed in an October 2018 fatal bus stop accident was arrested for battery shortly following the sentencing of Alyssa Shepherd on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Brittany N. Ingle, 30, Rochester, is charged with battery against a public safety official, a class B misdemeanor. No …read more.

WARSAW — An Etna Green man faces two felony charges of child molestation. Joseph Delbert Doty, 34, 9671 West CR 300N, Etna Green, was arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County and faces two charges of child molestation, one being a level 1 felony and the other, a level 3 felony. On Oct. 12, the …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw held a college signing day event, a first for the school, Thursday morning to showcase the first wave of college athletic commits.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Sherri Shafer v. Trenton Alderfer and Brittney Overlander, $2,045 Nicole Morrison and Brandon Reamer, $2,924.28 Senica Ramsey, $1,347 Cordell Sherow, $1,133 AAA Acceptance Corporation v. Brenda Ball, $858.26 Joe Fitzpatrick, $2,035.02 Bryan Frush, $3,796.89 Suburban Acres …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The girls basketball game between Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko has been moved from Saturday to Friday, to be played as part of a tripleheader at Whiko.