SYRACUSE — How popular has the Wawasee Middle School PTO Christmas Craft Bazaar become? This year’s bazaar is the 30th and now there is a waiting list for vendors to have a booth. “We completely sold out,” said Bobbi Beer of the PTO. There will be 260 booths filled with vendors from 8 a.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by Charles Dickens is clearly a Christmas classic and would likely be one of the most produced high school plays across the United States. Wawasee High School will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and …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 incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:26 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2200 block East Center …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, South SR 15 near West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorenzo A. Robertson, 25, Baltimore Avenue, Hammond; and Justin A. Powell, 23, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Robertson was driving his vehicle north on SR 15. He prepared to …read more.

  Shelly Gilliland displays a replica of her “Scrabble Pete Quilt” at a recent campaign event. Photo provided. Leave it to a Warsaw resident to come up with a homespun, Midwestern way of showing a presidential candidate some campaign love. Shelly Gilliland first met South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a gathering for Congressional candidate …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 held its annual cake auction Monday, Nov. 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. Medieval was the theme for this year’s cake auction. With minimal parental help, the Cub Scouts baked and decorated cakes that reflected the medieval theme. Each cake was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — After the Thanksgiving meal, all anyone wants to do is let the tryptophan kick in and relax while they watch mindless hours of pre-programmed holiday movies. Why not curl up on the sofa with one of these Thanksgiving films that remind us to be thankful. “A Charlie Brown …read more.

DUNLAP – Concord commanded the NLC girls basketball opener, 67-16, over Wawasee Friday night.

Football scores from the IHSAA Semi-states.

ATCHISON, Kan. – Grace’s women’s soccer team opened up the 2019 NAIA National Championships with a 5-3 win over Friends on Friday.

WARSAW — In what appears to be the biggest grant acquisitions in city history, officials announced they have been awarded $6.3 million that will be used to lower power lines on the east end of the city airport’s east-west runway. The grant will provide all of the money needed for engineering and construction costs. The …read more.

WARSAW — Law enforcement agencies throughout Kosciusko County have partnered to raise funds for Christmas with a Cop, in addition to sponsoring a local family. Christmas with a Cop, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149, is intended to foster the relationship between the youth of the community and law enforcement while providing …read more.

  WARSAW — The cost of prosthetic devices can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars and children who have prostheses quickly outgrow them. Insurance coverage for the devices varies widely from one insurance company to another. A child’s growth results in the need for modifications and adjustments of the prosthesis. Children and teenagers …read more.

George Fansler Jr., 76, passed away in his home at 10 a.m. on Friday Nov. 22, 2019. Arrangements are pending at this time.

G. Stephen Bennett, 76, Atwood, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Alum Bridge, W.V. to Gloy N. and Bernice (Woofter) Bennett. He was married to Linda Hopkins on March 25, 1963 in Warsaw. He has been a resident of …read more.

WARSAW — They say if you build it they will come. That’s certainly true of the new Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. The new, state-of-the-art animal shelter is now open. The 13,000-square-foot facility opened in September, and it’s not far from the former shelter. A premier medical facility for pets, AWL partners with a …read more.

WARSAW — For nearly 40 years, Heartline Pregnancy Center has offered crisis pregnancy services to Warsaw and the surrounding community. From free pregnancy confirmation to emergency assistance with diapers and formula, Heartline works to provide early support and education for women facing unexpected pregnancy so they can have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. But after an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A variance was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 21. Another variance was continued until December and another variance was withdrawn. Dale and Betty Spoor’s petition is for a variance to allow an accessory building to remain 6 feet from the south property line. The …read more.

Nancy Lee Johnsmiller, Syracuse, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Warsaw — Lake City Bank announced seven promotions in a recent news release. Amanda M. Longmire has been promoted to Vice President, Bank Secrecy Act Officer and Client Protection Services Manager. In this position, Longmire works with customers and bank staff to help identify possible fraud and suspicious activity, both against the bank and in …read more.

MILFORD —Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-income households in Kosciusko County, has issued a reminder about tax credits for its Neighborhood Assistance Program. Those interested in these credits for their 2019 Indiana state taxes must purchase the credits by Dec. 31. All credits purchased …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:

PAW PAW, Mich. — Michigan State Police identified the skeletal remains of a woman found off Interstate 196 in Covert Township in 1988 using genealogy DNA.

PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to discuss the need to form a fire …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, East Old Road 30 near South Ballier Road, Pierceton. Driver: Elizabeth K. Erne, 23, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Erne was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 11:42 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Mr. Larry Johnson, 61, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 800 block East Center Street, …read more.

WARSAW — A teenager from Anderson was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 21. Tavion Beard, 17, 2030 Dewey St., Anderson, pleaded guilty to escape, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 2, 2018, Beard and two other minors escaped from Pierceton Woods Academy, a detention …read more.

Wesley W. “Wes” Lauster, 66, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1953 in Columbia City, to H. Paul and Mary E. (Cox) Lauster. He lived most of his life in the Warsaw area and was married to Carol L. Bedore-Lauster, who …read more.

Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, of Milford, went home to be with Lord Sunday, Nov. 17. She was born July 26, 1940, in Goshen, the daughter of Jerry and Katherine (Huber) Bushong. She married Durward “Bud” Seely Sept. 11, 1960. He survives. She was editor in chief with The Papers Inc., where she was employed …read more.

WARSAW — A non-profit counseling service that started 23 years ago has moved from Winona Lake to Warsaw. LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center had been sharing space with Spanish World Ministries on East Pierceton Road in Winona Lake. On Wednesday, Darla France, director of counseling and training, and her husband, Jeff France, who serves as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse/Wawasee Trails Committee announces the hiring of a new executive director. Erlene Yentes will be starting her duties Dec. 2. Yentes has experience in working with not for profits and grant writing and is an avid user of trails. With the planning and now construction of the Conklin Bay trail segment underway the …read more.

Basketball results for Thursday, Nov. 21.

WARSAW — Starting in the spring of 2020, Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw will launch its new Laptop Loan-to-Own program thanks to a new partnership venture with Lake City Bank. Lake City Bank has donated 10 Dell laptop computers that had recently come out of service. These machines will be cleaned, reimaged and loaded …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Little League has been chosen as a site host for the 2020 Junior state baseball tournament.

PLYMOUTH — A former Kosciusko County Community Corrections officer received a suspended sentence after removing a woman’s ankle bracelet and having sexual intercourse with her. Patrick Donald Olson, 26, 207 Western Drive, Winona Lake, was charged with aiding/inducing/causing escape, a level 6 felony. A charge of sexual misconduct by a service provider, a level 5 …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army recently held its annual bell ringing drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw for the 98th campaign to raise funds to serve others. This year, bells will be rung by clubs who have supported the Army for many years, including Warsaw Rotary, Warsaw Morning Optimist, Kosciusko County Shrine, and Warsaw Lions. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A 70-year-old Syracuse man is facing new charges that appear to be in connection with a NET43 drug bust earlier this month. John Brown Christian John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was one of four people charged after a drug bust on the night of Nov. 7. New charges came …read more.

    MILFORD — Bank customers and curious residents alike walked through the doors of the new Lake City Bank building in Milford on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Located at the intersection of Higbee and Emeline streets, the new building officially opened to its customers Monday, Nov. 4, moving its operations from it’s former location a …read more.

David Lee Hartzler, 54, Millersburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Nov. 4, 1965, in Goshen, to John and Dolores (Kammerdiener) Hartzler. David worked as an accountant for Veada Industries in New Paris. Mr. Hartzler was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, where he …read more.

Vance Lopp, 80, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at Goshen Hospital on Nov. 20, 2019. Born March 23, 1939, Vance was often described by others as the type of person we should all aspire to be. He was not only humble, honest and hardworking, but he was a true family man always focused …read more.

Jacqueline Davis, 93, Wakarusa, passed away at 10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Wakarusa. Jackie was born on July 14, 1926, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Baker) Ruffing. On July 30, 1950, she married James R. Davis. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1997. She is also …read more.

Lloyd James Hoppes, 89, of rural Wabash, died at 4:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born March 13, 1930, in Wabash County, to Elmer and Edith (Bickel) Hoppes. Lloyd was a 1948 graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Helen Roser at the Roann Church of the Brethren on …read more.

Barbara “Gail” Pinder, 69, Kewanna, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Plymouth. Born on Oct. 27, 1950, in Trent, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Richard Clayton and Doris Jean (Smith) Hood. She married Robert W. Pinder on Feb. 3, 1980, and he …read more.

Darla Jean Sayers Greer, 80, Kewanna, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 26, 1939, to Elston Hiram and Darline Vivian Lemmon Sayers in Pulaski County. Darla was a 1957 graduate of Winamac High School. She married her husband, Robert “Bob” …read more.

WARSAW — The Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Courthouse Square in Warsaw. Participating merchants will be open from 4-7 p.m. to start the countdown —  25 days until Christmas —  and light the 20’ tree at 7:30 p.m.  Santa will arrive …read more.

Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:16 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 20, East Walnut Street, Akron. Driver: Andy Wilson, Akron. Wilson reported his vehicle struck a deer in the county. Wilson returned home and notified police. 6:29 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, SR 14, Rochester. Driver: Sherri Squires, Huntington. Hit …read more.

Kosciusko County The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Melody Anne Coffey, 58, passed away unexpectedly at 3:51 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Steuben County where she was visiting relatives. She was the daughter of the late Nancy (White) Griffin and was born on April 16, 1961. A teacher herself, Melody was exceptionally educated, having earned three separate master’s degrees from Ball State …read more.

WARSAW — Family and traditions are important to Reily Frankum and her husband Chris, and they are working toward passing those important traits to their sons, Barrett, 5 and Clayton, 2 ½. “We’re family oriented and that includes our close friends.” Every night it’s dinner as a family and an evening spent watching movies or …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested in two separate cases for dealing methamphetamine and theft. In the first case, Warren James Davies, 37, 9928 N. Happiness Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. In a second case, Davies is also charged …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC v. Meora Anderson, $1,007.26 Michelle Cabrera, $1,008.37 Linda Davis, $1,204.89 Kelsay Derry, $5,305.53 Anthony Fitzgerald, $2,237.80 Michelle Gilmore, $1,560.02 Harrold Hammonds, $3,621.69 April Hawkins, $5,366.47 Jay Hicks, $1,310.78 Clistie Hoskins, $923.03 Paul …read more.

Jo Anne Parker, 89, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Jo Anne was born on Jan. 2, 1930, in Fort Wayne, to Carlton Forrest and Olive (Pittman) Johnson. She was married to Philip Parker in Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, Warsaw. She was a …read more.

WARSAW— Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States. One in three patients suffers from treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is depression that doesn’t improve after the administration of at least two different antidepressant therapies. A new drug called esketamine, approved by the FDA in March is showing great promise in …read more.

INDIANAPOLISH — There’s a new hound in town! The University of Indianapolis introduced its new live mascot, Grady the Greyhound, on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. 

Dave S. Anderson, 72, North Webster, passed away at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in his residence. Dave was born on May 26, 1947, in Winchester, to Robert Charles and Louise (Delk) Anderson. He was married to Jenilee Lundy on Sept. 23, 1967, in North Webster. He graduated from North Webster High School and attended …read more.

WARSAW — Over 1,000 shooters participated and more than $10,000 was raised during the annual two-day Shrine Turkey Shoot. Family entertainment was had by all at the event, including parents, children and grandchildren. During the event, Curtis Drake won a .410 youth shotgun and Darrell Moore won a Marlin 1894 .44 rifle. The Shrine Club …read more.

Gloy S. Bennett, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, West CR 400N, east of North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Ashlyn M. Lambert, 19, North Bobwhite Drive, Warsaw; and Jesus C. Hernandez, 51, South Union Street, Warsaw. Lambert was traveling east on CR 400N when she changed …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 100 block EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. Jo A. Clemans reported residential entry. 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12900 block North Warner Road and East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a hit-and-run property damage …read more.

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

ELKHART COUNTY — Dave Hartzler, 54, Millersburg, sustained fatal injuries in a three-vehicle crash at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash was on US 33 at CR 146 in Benton Township, northeast of Syracuse. The drivers of the other two vehicles, Dzevad Sahbazovic, 45, Granger, and Brett Faulkner, 59, Syracuse, were also injured. Sahbazovic …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Purdue Cooperative Extension of Fulton County, are offering a free breakfast workshop and roundtable “Soil Health Systems for Agricultural Science” from 7:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The workshop will be hosted at Rochester Meat & Deli, 901 E. 9th St., Rochester, said a news …read more.

Dr. Vance Lopp, 80, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 20, 2019, at Goshen Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

David Mark LaValle, 67, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Born in Gary, Nov. 4, 1952, David was the son of John LaValle and Eleanor (Evans) Lewis. He graduated high school and went to trade school to become a mechanical engineer. David served for our country …read more.

Jo Anne Parker, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Brionna Gean Grant has been cancelled at approximately 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21. She has been safely located. ELKHART — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an Elkhart woman. The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Brionna Gean Grant, a 16-year-old, white, female, who is 5 feet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Each year, more than 11,000 people in Indiana die from tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable disease in Indiana. In an effort to reduce the number of Hoosiers who smoke, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is asking individuals to commit to being tobacco-free by taking part in the Great American Smokeout (GASO) …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw put the clamps on Wabash in a 74-28 girls basketball win Wednesday night at the Tiger Den.

Middle school boys basketball results for Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:31 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, SR 25 and CR 775N. Driver: Bobbi France, no further information. France reported an owl flew into her car, breaking a mirror. 6:22 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, Old US 31. Driver: Stuart D. McCoy, 65, Peru. McCroy …read more.

WARSAW — Dreanna Yoder’s deep dive into addiction was about as fast and intense as one can imagine. Yoder recalls being a brooding 15-year-old filled with angst when she began using pot and pills. Soon, a better job and more money fueled her drug use until she began feeling the pains of withdrawal if she went …read more.

Cromwell — A Cromwell man and woman were arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Noble County Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen Terry, 34, and Pammy Jo Sanchez, 54, both of Cromwell, were taken into custody following a police chase, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Terry fled on foot after a …read more.

WARSAW — Construction along US 30 in Warsaw is shifting further to the east. The project involved patchwork improvement to segments along US 30 is moving to the east side of the city, according to a statement from the city of Warsaw. The next restrictions will be from Commerce Drive to CR 450 E. The …read more.

Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

MILFORD — The Papers Incorporated Publisher Ron Baumgartner announced Deb Patterson will serve as the interim editor-in-chief for the company. Patterson will be filling the vacancy left by the death of Jeri Seely, editor-in-chief. Patterson started in the editorial department at The Papers on a part-time basis through a high school program at Fairfield Junior/Senior …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Intercession Group and Global Leadership Summit of Warsaw will host author and speaker Craig Groeschel at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College next month. Groeschel is a New York Times best-selling author who speaks frequently throughout North America and around the world and hosts the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast—with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Fire extensively damaged the home of Adam and Charisse Gunkel, 420 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. North Webster Fire Department was notified at approximately 1:38 p.m. of smoke coming from the roof of the residence. The first fire official on scene reported it was a working house …read more.

Jaylin Eugene Hochstetler, 5, and Kenton Joe Hochstetler, 3, sons of Lonnie T. and Marilyn M. (Eash) Hochstetler of Nappanee, died in an unexpected accident Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2019.  Kenton was born on July 18, 2016, in Nappanee and Jaylin was born on June, 28 2014, in Lagrange County.  The boys are survived by …read more.

WARSAW — The suspect in a 2017 killing near Warsaw has entered a guilty plea. Derrick Lavelle Wandrick, 26, 167 E. 15th St., Harvey, Ill., was charged with felony murder. According to Indiana Code Section 35-42-1-1, Wandrick could face between 45 and 65 years in prison. Wandrick had been facing a four-day jury trial in …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. November is also National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which is dedicated to finding older pets a loving home to live out their golden years. Tangee Tangee is a 14-year-old, neutered, male Domestic …read more.

WARSAW — Star Wars mania is sweeping the land in anticipation of the newest installment in the saga, “The Rise of Skywalker,” in theatres Dec. 19. Rather than compete, a local church has decided to embrace the hype by incorporating themes from the iconic movies into its Sunday worship, said a news release from First …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Six members of Grace’s volleyball team were honored in the postseason Crossroads League honors.

WARSAW — Three entities are working together to host a workshop for local contractors. The morning-long workshop will be on Feb. 14 and starts at 7 a.m. Registration for the event is open NOW and can be done online through eventbrite. General admission is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program is in …read more.

NAPPANEE — The two children who died in a Nappanee farming accident Tuesday, Nov. 19, have been identified. Jaylin Hochstetler, 5, and his brother, Kenton Hochstetler, 3, died as a result of blunt force trauma from injuries they received Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a truck. At about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, emergency responders from …read more.

WARSAW — A free program on senior living options titled “Home Is Where You Make It” will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, by a panel of local senior care professionals at the Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA. According to a press release, this free session on options for senior living …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The third annual boys’ basketball Champions of Character Classic is coming to Grace College on Dec. 21.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

Dave S. Anderson, 72, North Webster, passed away at 8 a.m. in his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, “One Small Step,” will be Friday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing and other space exploration achievements through music. The community is invited to …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — A tradition is being revived in North Webster. Due to popular demand, the town tree lighting ceremony has been brought back after a brief absence. Organized by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, the event will once again herald the arrival of the holiday season Saturday evening, Nov. 23, on Pilcher …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Buffalo Street and West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Jane A. Crim, 63, Lydia Drive, Warsaw; and Tara L. Phillips, 31, Wausau Street, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection on the railroad tracks. Damage up to $10,000.  4:42 p.m. …read more.

After years of declining health, Janet (Harper) Gladfelter, 85, left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 17, 2019. Born Dec. 23, 1933 in York County to parents William Eugene and Annadel (Torbert) Harper; Janet was a 1952 graduate of William Penn High School. She began secretarial duties at Borg Warner …read more.

CROMWELL — With less than two months remaining in the year, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board members found themselves finalizing resolutions and ordinances, as well as wrapping up the water plant improvement project during Monday night’s meeting. Held Nov. 18, this month felt a little more down-to-business, likely in preparation for December’s more jolly …read more.

GOSHEN — Close to 1,200 patients at Goshen Hospital may have been exposed to infectious diseases, according to health officials.

Charles D. Bone, 80, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Wabash, to Thomas and Sarah (Bidwell) Bone. He married Janice Castle in Wabash on Dec. 28, 1964, and was the son-in-law of Jonah and Edna Castle of …read more.

Jerry Lee Wallace Jr., 51, Kewanna, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Rochester. He was born on Aug. 11, 1968, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Jerry Lee Wallace Sr. and JoeAnna (Pack) Adams. Mr. Wallace had worked as a butcher and done various repair work throughout his career. He attended …read more.

Mary F. Wood, 81, Akron, passed at 11:06 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing of Rochester. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron