CLAYPOOL — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a child and a woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool; also showing an address of 920 Anchorage Road Lot 52, Warsaw; is charged with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age by a person at least …read more.

PORTAGE — Wawasee Iron Pride took it down to the wire at the Region Robotics Rumble Robotics Tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, in Portage. The day was a triumph as three teams brought home trophies. 574F (rank 31, 2-3-1) and 574H (rank 46, 1-5-0) fought hard in the qualification rounds. 574A (rank 17, 4-2-0) was an …read more.

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

From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society This is a retrospective series that will run a few times a month on Ink Free News.  Dec. 19, 1973 — Venereal disease reached epidemic proportions in Kosciusko County, according to the Indiana Board of Health as it tracked cases in the county. The Indiana Board of …read more.

Rudolph “Rudy” Miller, 68, Nappanee, died at 2:32 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, after a short illness.  Rudy was born Jan. 24, 1951, in Elkhart to the Rev. David J. D. and Lydia Ann (Schwartz) Miller and was a lifetime area resident.  He had formerly attended Northwood Chapel in Nappanee …read more.

Isabel (Tibbits) Hankins, 95, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw.  She was born on April 20, 1924, in Warsaw, to Samuel C. and Martha J. (Boyer) Tibbitts. As a young girl Isabel attended and graduated from Claypool High School in 1942. She moved from …read more.

Walter Gilbert, 92, Syracuse, passed away on Dec. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse. He was born on May 22, 1927, in Syracuse to James & Mary (Hendrickson) Gilbert. He was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Army during both WWII as well as the Korean Conflict. He worked for Nicolai …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee will have a lot of green among its gold on the gymnastics equipment this winter.

WARSAW – An overnight snowfall left about a half-inch on roadways early Monday morning in Warsaw and another small chance of more snow returns later in the day, the National Weather Service said. The morning snowfall was just enough to make a mess on roads but was light and fluffy, making it easy for motorists …read more.

WARSAW – A police chase Sunday afternoon that left a trail of damage in Leesburg and Milford resulted in one man’s arrest. The motorist faces multiple charges after being apprehended at his residence in Warsaw. Joseph Trump, 27, of Warsaw, was preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, two counts of resisting law …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its events for the week of Dec. 16-20. For folks not in the Bell Memorial Library’s tax district, a superb idea for a Christmas Gift would be a Library card! The fee for out of district cards is $88.77 and is good for an entire year. A Library …read more.

Kosciusko County The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating 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.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announced music lessons and more for the week of Dec. 16-21. The upcoming week offers a full slate of activities in which to participate. If you like to write, come to Writer’s Corner at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, and bring an essay you have written about …read more.

Wrestling results for Saturday, Dec. 14.

Swim results for Saturday, Dec. 14.

Boys basketball results for Saturday, Dec. 14.

WINONA LAKE – Coming up a bit short of its goal, Grace men’s soccer may have actually won a bigger battle.

Girls basketball results for Saturday, Dec. 14.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire late Saturday night, Dec. 14. At about 12:15 a.m., first responders were notified of a vehicle fire at 4398 East Compound Lane, just off East CR 600S, south of Pierceton. No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze. However, little information about the …read more.

Nancy Brumbaugh Varnado, 66, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born July 13, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Florence (Lahr) Brumbaugh. In 1973 she married Sam Varnado. He survives along with her mother, Florence, and three siblings, Steven (Lois) Brumbaugh of Goshen, Deanna (Ray) Cochell of Gilbert, Arizona and Gary …read more.

Leroy D. Hochstetler, 80, of Bremen, passed away at the scene of an accident in Marshall County, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. He was born Jan. 1, 1939 in Marshall County to Daniel H. and Lovina (Hochstetler) Hochstetler.  On June 18, 1957 he married Malinda Schmucker in Elkhart County.  She preceded him in death on May …read more.

By Amy Mann Technical Assistant, Children’s Department, WCPL Each December is full of the general busyness of life, along with the added excitement and obligations that the holidays bring. Schedules are knocked cattywampus, and preparations are made to visit others or to make visitors comfortable and entertained in your neck of the woods, or both. …read more.

Lorene I. Weldy, 91, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 3:30 pm, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Lorene was born on Oct. 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Fremont and Virginia (Smith) Spohn. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Charles “Chuck’ Weldy.  He passed away on Oct. 19, 2012.She …read more.

Opal Grace Vance, 100, Goshen, died 10:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare. Vance was born Oct. 4, 1919 in Millersburg, to Oliver Jasper & Alta Elizabeth (Brock) Sark. On Feb. 4, 1940, in Shipshewana, she married Everett C. Vance and he died Oct. 8, 1997. Surviving are daughters, Beverly (Steven) Butt, Rotunda …read more.

Nancy J. Evers, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 7:43 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.  Arrangements are pending at Rans Funeral Home’s Kewanna Chapel, 123 E Main St, Kewanna.

Susie McEntire, front row third from left, is pictured with the fourth class of JCAP at the Kosciusko County Jail Saturday morning, Dec. 14. Also pictured are representatives from G&G Hauling, including Mike Loher, second from left in the front row. Ink Free News photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — Country music artist Susie McEntire …read more.

Carol Louise Scott, 78, formerly of Rochester passed away at 4:01 AM on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.   On Dec. 24, 1940, in Logansport, Carol Louise Coffman was born.  She was a treasured daughter of  Alva L. and Fannie Mathilda Crooks Coffman. Growing up she shared her …read more.

George Marion Fletcher of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at his residence at the age of 95. He was born on Mar. 23, 1924 in Delaware County, Indiana to Edna May (Conwell) and Hewitt H. Fletcher.  George was married on May 6, 1950 to Mary Elizabeth (Anderson) Fletcher.  …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 400 block East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Juan Barbosa reported the theft of items valued at $267. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 1700 block North CR 300W, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 2:33 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15 near Rozella Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Brian D. Eakright, 35, West Skyline Drive, North Manchester; and Judy Kuczka, 68, South Julian Drive, Warsaw. Eakright was unable to stop his vehicle in time and the front of …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:

NORTH WEBSTER — Less than two weeks away from Christmas, Santa is busy making stops at multiple locations. Saturday morning, Dec. 14, he made an appearance at the annual Breakfast with Santa event in the North Webster Community Center gym. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to patiently pose for photographs with children. …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library announced its news for the week of Dec. 16-20. Milford Public Library Knitting Club is several years running. The club meets twice a month to work on projects and help people who are interested in learning how to knit or crochet, said a news release from Milford Public Library. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Library is offering many community meetings before the breaks for the holidays. Moms have been meeting other moms when they bring their small children to storytime or tot time. The last storytime in December meets on Monday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Tot time for newborn babies to three-year-old’s meets on …read more.

Kosciusko County The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating 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.

Former Kosciusko County Prosecutor David Kolbe has never been shy about expressing his thoughts on marijuana and came out this week in support of legalizing pot. Kolbe, who has family in Colorado and visits there often, says he’s not inclined to use pot himself (he says he wants to remain mentally sharp for his legal …read more.

Boys basketball results for Friday, Dec. 13.

WARSAW — Ethan Brown of Logansport and Tayler Mylin of Warsaw had one of their first dates at the Central Park holiday light display in Warsaw last winter. So it was only fitting that they return. On Wednesday night, Dec. 11, Ethan proposed to Tayler at Glover Pavilion, with the Central Park Christmas lights in …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department recently presented two Life-Saving Awards. The first award was presented to Annie Espinoza, who saved her neighbor’s life. On Thursday, Oct. 31, Espinoza ran next-door and applied the Heimlich to her longtime neighbor, who was choking on food. Her intervention allowed for a lifesaving rescue and credited Espinoza with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ sixth, seventh and eighth-grade bands will present their Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. WCS will be accepting canned food donations at the door for the community. The concert will feature performances …read more.

Girls basketball results for Friday, December 13.

WINONA LAKE – A trio of Grace men’s soccer players were given All-American recognition at the end of the season.

MILFORD — During public input at the Thursday, Dec. 12, meeting of Milford Town Council, resident Susan Wert asked the council for relief from a bill of $160, three times larger than her average bill, adding, “others have heard of problems with water meters.” In fact, Utilities Superintendent Steven Marquart has mentioned his department’s problems …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College has received a $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its new initiative, Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities. The initiative is designed to help Indiana’s 38 higher education institutions further develop strategies to strengthen their effectiveness and sustainability, said a news release from Grace College. “We are …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Judging from the comments of board members, Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Thursday, Dec. 12, made one of their easiest decisions of the year as they each unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for expedited purchase of two ambulance cots and power load systems. “If we accept delivery of …read more.

Carolyn L. (Warner) Parmerlee, 89, died on Dec. 11, 2019. The daughter of Boyd and Althea (Sausaman) Warner, she was born Aug. 26, 1930, in rural North Manchester, and attended North Manchester schools and Manchester College. Friends knew Carolyn as an excellent piano player, which she started at age three. On Oct. 28, 1951, Carolyn …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Students from Whitko’s 5th-grade classes at Pierceton Elementary and  Whitko Jr/Sr High School’s business class visited Junior Achievement’s BizTown and Finance Park on Friday, Dec. 6. Previous to 2019, Junior Achievement’s offices were located near Glenbrook Mall behind Kohl’s. After a recent campaign, they have a new location specifically designed to their …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — An implementation strategy and appointment of a board of directors for the newly created Tippecanoe Chapman Regional Sewer District should be taking place in the next few months. Ken Jones with Jones Petry Rafinski, consultant for the project, stated the consultant group established by the Kosciusko County Commissioners will be convening to …read more.

WASHINGTON — For the second year in a row, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and his staff were able to return more than $3 million owed to Hoosiers by various federal agencies. With two weeks remaining this year, the office has resolved more than 1,300 cases, resulting in $3,089,128 returned to Hoosiers.  A core function …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake residents will soon have another internet option available. Two representatives from RTC Fiber Communications, Rochester, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11, and announced that fiber optic infrastructure will be run through Silver Lake, going north to Hill Lake.   Project Manager Scott Zeyen and Technology Solutions Manager Michael …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1300 block North Santorini Drive, Warsaw. Gabrielle N. Snethen reported theft. Value: $123. 4:36 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. An employee at Dollar General reported theft. Value: $8.40.   Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15, north of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Laurie A. Landry, 53, West Hill Street, Wabash. Landry was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 5:50 …read more.

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

Norma J. Cowen, 88, of Columbia City, died at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where she had been a resident since 2011. Born Dec. 17, 1930, in Wheatfield, she was a daughter of the late Homer C. and Alma M. (Cooper) Woosley. Her formative years were spent in Tefft, …read more.

“Gene” Lester Eugene Sensibaugh was born on Nov. 15, 1939, in Rochester. He passed into his Heavenly home on Dec. 10, 2019, in the care of his loving family along with Marshal County Hospice and Palliative Care. Gene was a resident of Marshall County most of his life, most recently in Argos. He was the …read more.

Rex Allen Brodbelt, 48, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 17, 1971, to Glenn Junior and Elise E. (Ault) in Plymouth. Rex attended Plymouth High School until 1989 and then went to work for Akers until his health declined. Rex collected ?Dukes of Hazzard? cars …read more.

Ken Seyfert to Retire from Grace Brethren Investment Foundation WINONA LAKE — Kenneth A. Seyfert, president and chief executive officer of the Grace Brethren Investment Foundation Winona Lake, has announced plans to retire effective May 31.  Seyfert joined the staff of GBIF in 1997 as managing director and officer of operations. In 2004, he was appointed …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council received an early Christmas gift at its public meeting on Dec. 12. K21 Foundation President and CEO Rich Haddad was on hand to announce the foundation was celebrating its 20th anniversary by giving incorporated towns in Kosciusko County a grant of $200,000 each to use however they best feel they …read more.

George T. Bowler, 83, Milford, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1936, in Warsaw, to Clarence G. and Avis E. (Reichard) Bowler. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1955 from Milford High School. He was married on …read more.

Priscilla E. Garner, 93, Syracuse, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1926 in Syracuse, to Forrest Vale and Myrtle Marie (Weaver) LeCount. She was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1944 from Syracuse High School & from Indiana University School of …read more.

William K. Sanford, 41, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Ligonier. William was born on Dec. 27, 1977.  He was married to Rachel Slone on Oct. 18, 2014, in Warsaw. William has been a resident of Warsaw since 2009. He worked as a supervisor for TI Automotive in Ligonier. …read more.

WARSAW – Ryan Burgher was announced Friday as the new boys soccer head coach for Warsaw Community High School.

Boys basketball results from Thursday, Dec. 12.

PLYMOUTH — Brock Hogenson’s thrilling overtime victory at 138 pounds put Warsaw out of reach, and the Tigers moved to 3-0 in the NLC at Plymouth Thursday.

LIGONIER — A Warsaw man died in a car-train accident near Ligonier late Wednesday. William Sanford, 41, of Warsaw, was pronounced dead after the Amtrak train struck his car at the Perry Road crossing northwest of Ligonier. The accident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Sanford’s 2008 Mercury Milan was westbound on Perry Road when he …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly changing UPC codes on merchandise at Walmart. Tea Marie Peltz, 21, 507 E. Market St., Warsaw, is charged with five counts of making a false sales document, all level 6 felonies; and five counts of theft, all class A misdemeanors. On Aug. 12, a Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission heard an update from Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio and discussed a CR 1300N project during a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. During his presentation at the meeting, Tio said KEDCo’s overall goal for 2020 is building infrastructure. “This year, we focused a lot of attention …read more.

BOURBON — Four students from Triton Jr./Sr. High School were recently announced as Junior Rising Stars. These students are selected based on their GPA and leadership within the school. Madeline Ritchison, Jaelyn Bules, Parker Alford and Haley Resnberger are the Junior Rising Stars. The Indiana Association of School principals, as a part of the Indiana …read more.

SYRACUSE — The driver accused of striking and killing a construction worker in July is facing a criminal charge. Joshua E. Ratliff, 33, 7232 E. CR 650N, North Webster, is charged with operating a vehicle causing death, a level 4 felony. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Tests taken after the accident indicated …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Man was recently arrested on drug-related charges after being pulled over for driving with no working brake lights. Jason Wayne Stromatt, 44, 2566 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and driving while suspended, a class A …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 1:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 100 block CR 350N and CR 100E, Warsaw. Robert M. LaFollette reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:19 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 500 block Clinic Court, …read more.

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

Donna Mae Ellis, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 4:30 a.m.,Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Grace Village Retirement Community, of Winona Lake. Donna was born on Sept. 20, 1933, in Butler, to Ernest W. and Bessie Mae (Snyder) Hackbirth. She was married to Charles A. Ellis in Kosciusko Co. on Sept. 25, 1953. Donna lived …read more.

WARSAW — New appointments were filled and year-end transfers were made Thursday night, Dec. 12, by Kosciusko County Council. 2020 Office Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Dan Woods Area Plan Board — Jon Garber Emergency Mgt. Advisory — Joni Truex KC Economic Development Committee — Kimberly Cates Kos. Economic Development Corporation — Kimberly Cates Michiana …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Alexa Hill has been some kind of special for Grace volleyball, but has been much more than just an elite setter.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee was the aggressor in a 49-27 wrestling win over Goshen Thursday night.

Swim results for Thursday, Dec. 12.

Girls basketball results for Thursday, Dec. 12.

From left, Attorney Antony Garza and Judge Michael Reed, are members of the Executive Committee of the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW —  Kosciusko County’s Community Corrections Department has suspended all new “hook-ups” for up to 30 days for offenders entering programs that rely on monitoring bracelets. The …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Community Schools will hold a special meeting next week after parents voiced concerns about the district’s apparent enactment of a transgender policy. The meeting, set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, comes after parents learned the school district was accommodating a young boy who identifies as a girl and prefers to …read more.

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

WARSAW — Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake and sausage breakfast supporting Homes 4 Haiti, Saturday, Dec. 14 at Tourmaline, 208 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, 8-10:30 a.m. Santa will be attending and representatives of Homes 4 Haiti encourage everyone to bring the whole family for some holiday fun before heading out to do …read more.

ROCHESTER – Justin Grant will return to TOPP Motorsports for the 2020 racing season.

WARSAW — A Rensselaer man faces two intimidation charges after making verbal threats toward Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker earlier this week.  William Burn Howard, 49, 621 S. College Ave., Rensselaer, is charged with intimidation against a law enforcement officer and intimidation, both level 6 felonies. According to information in the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

WARSAW — An Ohio man received a suspended one-year sentence after using a device to record four female Grace College students in various stages of undress. Gavin Layne Reeves, 20, was charged with four counts of voyeurism, all level 6 felonies. He was sentenced Thursday morning, Dec. 12. It was unclear if he was a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator, …read more.

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.

Priscilla E. Garner, 93, Syracuse, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

GOSHEN — This was something out of the blue, but it was good news for the Goshen Theater Board overseeing the renovation of the historic Goshen Theater.

George T. Bowler, 83, Milford, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Florence G. Barry, 57, Milford, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Fairfax, Va. to James H. and Alice P. (Swartz) Bradshaw. She attended Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. She was married on April 26, 1986, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:46 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1000 block North Winds Drive, Warsaw. Brian Burkhart reported a fraudulent withdrawal from his bank account.  4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Report of domestic battery was investigated.  3:22 p.m. Saturday, Dec. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:52 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, East CR 650N and North CR 650E, North Webster. Drivers:  Christian J. Hensley, 20, East CR 800N, Syracuse; and James R. Kilgore, 36, Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Hensley’s vehicle pulled into the path of Kilgore’s vehicle, resulting …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball cruised to its fourth straight win with a 77-65 victory over Holy Cross on Wednesday.

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

Washington, DC – Third District Rep. Jim Banks celebrated the bicameral passage of H.R. 2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload and vacancy rates of the Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Coordinators. Suicide Prevention Coordinators …read more.

WARSAW – Police are trying to identify and find a man captured on video while taking several packages from a porch in Warsaw Wednesday night. The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday along West Lake Street. The man picked up several packages and briskly walked away from the door, the video showed. Anyone …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: CL BenzCompany LLC v. Sarah Abbott, $1,854.85 James “Jody” Craig, $1,533 Amanda Denz, $5994.20 Kelsey Honeycutt and Theresa Ousley, $1,380 Helvey & Associates v. Arista Butcher, $1,786.98 Stephanie Sellers, $2,714.39 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Robert …read more.

Billy Eugene Brandenburg, 85, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born March 19, 1934, in Wabash County, to Dorsey and Eunice (Rautenkranz) Brandenburg. Billy was a 1952 Chester High School graduate. He married Connie Hileman at the Manchester First Brethren Church on Sept. 11, …read more.

James “Jim” Allan Hoffer, 78, Argos, died at 11:30 a.m., Dec. 6, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where he was rehabbing from back surgery. On July 9, 1941, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio he was born to Aubrey Hoffer and Anne (Chizek) Hoffer. He had lived in Marshall County for 33 years, …read more.