WARSAW — It took some time for board members to come to an agreement regarding the rental fee for the new Lucerne Park Amphitheater, but they eventually settled on $175.  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer told board members that the amphitheater has been completed.  “We …read more.

GOSHEN – Plymouth and Concord led the way in the All-Northern Lakes Conference football selections.

SYRACUSE — Rich Haddad, president and CEO of the K21 Health Foundation, came before the Syracuse Town Council to announce a pledge the foundation’s board has made in celebration of is 20th anniversary. The foundation will give Syracuse a $200,000 grant for a health and wellness plan for the community. The council is responsible for …read more.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Nov. 19.

WINONA LAKE — The Cougars played evenly with their guests in the second half but were already down by more than 20 points in an eventual, 40-17 loss to Churubusco Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE — Members of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 19, announced plans to hold public hearings on possible increases in fees for trash removal and wastewater at its monthly meeting. The town’s proposed wastewater rate could increase monthly from $47 to $56. The trash removal rate could increase from $5 to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Teachers from Kosciusko County school corporations made the trip Tuesday, Nov. 19, to the Indiana Statehouse where they joined over 15,000 teachers for the Red for Ed Action Day, organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association. The rally was created to show support for teacher demands as lawmakers gathered to prepare for the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s Nov. 18 meeting featured representatives of two companies hired by the town to streamline operations and bring local government into compliance with the state. James Higgins of LWG CPAs & Advisors and Michael and Karen Williams of MicroByte Enterprises were on hand to update the council on efforts to manage …read more.

NAPPANEE — Two young children died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, in a farming accident east of Nappanee.  At approximately 1:45 p.m., emergency responders from multiple agencies were dispatched to the area of 5370 West 1350N regarding two children possibly struck by a truck. The farm is roughly midway between Nappanee and Milford. Emergency responders found …read more.

  Dennis “Denny” K. Strain of Warsaw, passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at the age of 75. He was born on July 16, 1944, in Decatur, to Marjorie (Gay) Strain and Richard Strain. On June 28, 1997, he was married to Connie Sue (Fox) Miller Strain. Denny …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Saturday, Nov. 16, three Whitko Lego Robotics teams traveled to Wawasee Middle School to participate in the Northern Indiana Wawasee First LEGO League Qualifying Tournament. This year the theme was City Shaper, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools. Teams chose and then solved a real-world problem in the Innovation Project. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 100 block South CR 275E, Warsaw. A hit and run accident was reported.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:53 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Clothing and miscellaneous …read more.

Andrew Willard Boyer, 34, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 16, 2019.  He was born on Sept. 15, 1985, to Clifford G. Boyer III and Sue (Moneyheffer) Boyer. Andrew graduated in 2005 from Wawasee Community High School. He later enlisted in the United States Army.  He served with the 10th Mountain …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:57 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Wooster Road, west of Joshua Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Joshua M. Tooley, 33, Robby Drive, Warsaw. Tooley’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  7:36 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, North CR 650W, south of West CR 100N, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace peppered the Crossroads League women’s soccer awards lists.

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

WINONA LAKE – Marcelo Talamas was named the Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Year for Grace’s men’s soccer team.

By Darla McCammon We have discussed art surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday for many years now as the season approaches. One artist we have not introduced to you is Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. There was another artist in those days with the name Jean Leon Gerome for whom our subject today was named. Gerome was greatly …read more.

    NAPPANEE — Shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, multiple agencies responded to reports of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on CR 1350N near CR 500W between Nappanee and Milford. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders discovered a farming accident on private property involving two children. No other details were released at the scene. …read more.

MILFORD —The loss of Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely on Sunday, Nov. 17, has left a void not only in the lives of her husband and brother, in-laws, and nephews but those who knew her as a Lion, a co-worker and a friend. Jeri grew up in Milford, daughter of Jerry and Kathryn Bushong, and graduated …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents can expect rain and mostly cloudy skies this week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service. Tuesday, Nov. 19, will see a high near 41, a 30% chance of rain mainly after 3 p.m. and patchy fog before 10 a.m., said the forecast from the weather service. Tuesday …read more.

Jeraldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 17, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

GOSHEN —Goshen Health recently became aware of a situation that may have impacted surgical patients at Goshen Hospital from April through Sept. 2019, said in a news release on Nov. 18. During this time, one step in a multistep cleaning process was not completed with certain surgical instruments in a limited number of cases, said …read more.

WARSAW — City Council continued a conversation about hiring its own attorney for legal counsel during its Nov. 18 meeting. Discussion on hiring an attorney specifically for city council first surfaced in March after several council members expressed concern with an incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker. Supporters of the plan, though, say they …read more.

Glen L. Knisley Sr., 90, Warsaw, passed away Nov. 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 28, 1929, in New Paris to John and Cecil (Strycker) Knisley.  He honorably served his country in the 31st Infantry Division of the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor at …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after dealing more than 9 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Lyndsey Leigh Evans, 42, 111 E. High St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 2494 N. Grandview Drive, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — The death of a 20-year-old Indianapolis man whose body was found along McKenna Road in September has been ruled as accidental. The body of Ty Sawyer Lee Brown was found along the road at about 5 a.m. Sept. 2. He appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. But Kosciusko County Coroner Tony …read more.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more accurate information. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a staff appreciation grant at its monthly meeting, Nov. 18. The board previously settled its collective bargaining agreement with teachers in a special session on the afternoon of Nov. 15. The agreement raised …read more.

Billy Ray Slone, 37, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Leesburg, son of Rickey Slone, Sr. and Rachel Adams, and stepson of Tammy Slone. He was born in Columbia City, Indiana on September 26, 1982. He loved animals, music and picking on his younger siblings, whom he loved very much. Billy Slone is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation trails committee Monday, Nov. 18, discussed the progress of the Conklin Bay Trail and tendered its first contractor payment of $480,971 to Selge Construction of Niles, Mich. Architect George Trueblood of Fort Wayne-based Earth Source Inc. Heartland Restoration Services reported a portion of the concrete walkway will be poured next …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood diver Caden Jenkins is looking to make the jump into elite status this winter.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board chose to keep its membership dinner meeting private Monday night, Nov. 19, and prevented two reporters from attending. The annual dinner came a week after some supporters of the fair complained about proposed changes to bylaws that they claim would allow leaders to more easily rescind the membership of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:53 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 8700 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. James J. Hampton reported theft.  7:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 300 block West Emeline St., Milford. An employee at Friendly Express reported criminal trespass.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, South Packerton Road, north of Southtown Estates Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Jordan E. Boggs, 29, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Boggs was traveling south on Packerton Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   …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 Detention Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

WARSAW — The Henry Ford Museum in Michigan has acquired a large collection of Hallmark ornaments from the Party Shop in Warsaw.

Nancy L. Walker, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 3:48 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born Aug. 18, 1941, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Frank and Edna (Leedy) Marrs. She attended local schools and graduated from Larwill High School with the Class of 1959. She …read more.

Arie Sue Hann, 80, Wabash, died at 8:51 am, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home. She was born May 9, 1939, in Water Gap, Ky. to Henry and Bess (Hubbard) Sizemore. She was a 1957 graduate of Prestonsburg High School. She married Terry D. Hann at the Peoria United Methodist Church on June 19, …read more.

WARSAW — The first Winter Market of the season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion. The Winter Market will continue through March of 2020, occurring every third Saturday of the month beginning in December. Available for purchase will be homemade goodies including maple syrup, meat, fruit butter, …read more.

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Middle school boys basketball results for Monday, Nov. 18.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll go to the school board for a …read more.

  MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation accepted over $39,000 in various grants and donations during the school board meeting held tonight, Nov. 18. The board accepted a $24,000 donation from Bib’s Billfold, made up of family and friends of the late Scott Bibler. Bibler was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library’s annual Internet acceptable use policy during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The board held a public hearing regarding the policy before its regular session. During the hearing, Board Vice-President Jill Beehler asked those present about the library’s Internet hotspots that are …read more.

Richard Roehm, 84, passed away on Nov. 18, 2019, at Mason Healthcare. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Maria Castillo, 62, passed away at a local hospital Nov. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College will host its sixth-annual Night Market on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2-7 p.m. in the Westminster Banquet Room, 105 9th St., Winona Lake. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience that offers the public a chance to purchase hand-crafted gifts from local and international artisans while supporting charitable causes, …read more.

Bernard Holloway, 74, passed away Nov. 18, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. A Life Celebration is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

PIERCETON — Pierceton Chamber of Commerce announced the November Member of the Month is Townsends. For more than 40 years, Townsends has operated as a family business, said a news release from Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. James Townsend started Townsends in 1973. After visiting many local living history events, he used his woodworking skills to …read more.

WARSAW — Road work at the Center and Buffalo streets — previously scheduled for two days — has been condensed to one day. Work at the intersection was set to begin Tuesday night, Nov. 19. The new approach combined all the work on Wednesday, according to a news release from the City. Milling and other …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County will not transition to voting centers in time for the 2020 election. Instead, the officials will begin planning in 2021 and hope to have vote centers ready for use in 2022. County Clerk Ann Torpy announced Monday that the vote center committee met last week and determined that “it would be …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For the third time in five years, Grace women’s soccer team is headed to the NAIA National Championships.

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

SYRACUSE — Watch more than 80 high school, middle school, and elementary school robotics teams from around the state compete head to head for a spot in the VEX Robotics Indiana State Championships. The Iron Pride fall qualifier is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Syracuse Elementary School. In the VRC division …read more.

Christian Anthony Gibson, 26, Kimmell, IN passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born on Aug. 13, 1993, the son of Terri J. Rhodes and Commodore Gibson Jr. in Kendallville. He is survived by his parents, Terri (Michael) Mosby of Kimmell; and Commodore (Lora) Gibson Jr. of Cromwell; siblings, Damon …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Free Methodist Church invites the public to Wednesday evening fellowship. Fellowship begins at 5 p.m. for Wednesday Evening Prayer Service, with a 6 p.m. Wednesday night supper. At 7 p.m., the church hosts Be Bold for fourth, fifth and sixth-graders; reality youth group for junior and senior high school students; …read more.

Bradley Slone WARSAW — A North Webster man was sentenced to seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections Monday, Nov. 18, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Bradley Slone, 32, 208 S. Harrison St., North Webster, pleaded guilty to dealing methamphetamines, a level 3 felony. Based upon a narcotics investigation, Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, NET43, …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw athletic department has created a pair of new opportunities to promote its student-athletes.

WARSAW — William Roberts Hall opened the Hall-Spencer Insurance Agency in 1920 in Warsaw, with the dream of building trust in a growing community by providing sound insurance products teamed with exceptional service.  The agency soon found itself in transition when it welcomed partner, Rol Anglin, and was renamed the Hall-Anglin Insurance Agency in 1922.  …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: 2:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 6000 block East CR 800N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of battery/disorderly conduct. 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 12700 block North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. Scot McDowell reported damage to his mailbox. 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, …read more.

Irene E. Yockey, 93, Plymouth, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. She was born Oct. 29, 1926, the daughter of Jesse L. and Hazel E. (Seltenright) Ritchey. On Jan. 28, 1945, she married Elwyn L. Yockey. He passed away on July 1, 1982. Mrs. Yockey is …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a community book club event from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw. This month’s book is “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri (pronounced jyum-pa la-heerie). All readers are welcome and are encouraged to join other book enthusiasts and members …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, West SR 25 near South CR 1200W, Mentone. Driver: Amber M. Chavz, 40, North Old SR 15 221, Warsaw. Chavez was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 6:37 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Postal Service is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec. 16 to 21, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year. With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages …read more.

Jessica Erin Keele, 40, Grand Isle, La., died at 6:28 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne. She was born June 27, 1979, in Columbia City, a daughter of Cecil E. and Mary Lou (McNabb) Keele. Her formative years were spent in the South Whitley, where she attended Whitko …read more.

Nancy L. Walker, 78, Columbia City, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Ruth E. Oldfather-Wagner, 94, North Manchester, passed away in her residence on Nov. 15, 2019. The only daughter of Wilber and Ruby Irene (Landis) Yentes, Ruth was born on Nov. 7, 1925 in North Manchester. After graduating from Chester High School, she married Wilfred W. Oldfather Jr. on Oct. 19, 1943. The two had five …read more.

Thomas R. Snavely, 85, Wabash, died at midnight, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Wabash. He was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Wabash to Robert and Leah (Temple) Snavely. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Genavee Cox in Wabash, on Feb. 28, 1958; she died …read more.

WARSAW — The Center and Buffalo street intersection will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday, the city said in a news release. Center Street, between Indiana and Lake streets, and Buffalo Street, between Main and Market streets, will be affected. The closure will begin after the traffic rush …read more.

Bill L. Boardman, 89, rural Mentone, and formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 6:19 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Wabash, to the late James and Pauline (Niccum) Boardman. He married on May 6, 1950, in Logansport, …read more.

Warren Earl Zellner, 85, Winona Lake, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born on Aug. 3, 1934, in Topton, Penn. to Cora Alice (Adam) Reeser and Earl Reeser.  After his parents untimely death, he was adopted by his oldest sister and her husband, Ruth and Robert Zellner in …read more.

Kathleen T. Slone, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WINAMAC – Triton placed three on the Hoosier North Athletic Conference All-Conference football lists.

Dominica Kay Beath, 75, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at 6:10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at her residence after a three-year illness.  She was born De. 24, 1943, in Bradford, Pa., to Ottario and Sylvia (Alviti) Vigliotti. On Feb. 1966, she married James Beath.  They moved to the Nappanee/Elkhart area …read more.

Jenny L. Schieber, 73, Nappanee, died at 12:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Oct. 27, 1946, in Elkhart County to Paul E. & Mary Jane (Longfield) Schieber. Surviving are an uncle, Dean (Laianada) Schieber, Wakarusa, an aunt, June Schieber, Wakarusa, cousins, Allen (Peggy) …read more.

AKRON — The Akron Chamber of Commerce invites those interested to attend its meeting set for Tuesday, November 19th. The meeting will be at Akron Floral at The Bird’s Nest, 105 East Rochester Street, Akron at 7 p.m. At last month’s meeting, there were inspiring ideas and conversations, said a news release from the Akron …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There are dozens upon dozens of reasons why so many people turn out for the annual We Care Warsaw, but coats and free haircuts certainly appear to be popular choices. Tiffany Rodriguez, of Warsaw, was one of 1,215 people to file into the Gordon Health and Wellness Center on the campus of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is 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 Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little ones will gather for the annual Preschool Story Time Thanksgiving Feast at North Webster Community Public Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Children who have participated in past and present Preschool Story Time sessions are invited to sign up to bring finger food to share for a pint-sized Thanksgiving feast, said …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announces the retirement of Paula Markley after nine years of service. Markley joined the library staff in Nov. 2010 as a cataloger, a position that she continued to hold throughout her tenu Prior to joining the library staff, Markley taught fourth grade at Syracuse Elementary School for …read more.

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NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library announced the following events for the week of Nov. 16-20. Thanksgiving Trivia Saturday, Nov.16, 2019, 10–11 a.m. Gather your friends and family and come to trivia night at the library. Prizes and bragging rights will be given to the winning team. Teams must have 4-6 players. Include your team’s …read more.

James Matthew Faulstich, 48, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. James was born to Mark C. and Joyce L. Faulstich on May 19, 1971, the first of four boys, followed by Jason, Mark, and Jeff. He grew up in Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School in 1989. He received a bachelor’s degree …read more.

AKRON — Sophomore forward Abby Sanner put up 21 points with 17 rebounds, and Warsaw won its first road game of the season, 64-53, at Tippecanoe Valley Saturday night.

Football results for Saturday, Nov. 16.

Basketball results for Saturday, Nov. 16.

Bill L. Boardman, 89, of rural Mentone, and formerly of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 6:19 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 29, 1930 in Wabash to the late James and Pauline (Niccum) Boardman. He married on May 6, 1950 in …read more.

BRANSON, Mo. – Grace had both of its cross country teams within the top six teams at the NCCAA National Championships.

WARSAW — One of two youths who fell through thin ice in a retention pond east of Winona Lake Friday night was pulled out by police, according to a news release from Indiana State Police. According to police, State Trooper Jacob Bill, who was off duty, but driving a marked vehicle, was near the intersection …read more.

SYRACUSE — From 1-4 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 16, children of all ages were able to craft their very own gingerbread houses at Lakeland Youth Center, located at 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse. At the halfway marker, a total of 70 kids had come, according to Cassie Correll, LYC’s activities director. She noted last year had …read more.

Kosciusko County The following accidents were investigated by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. 7:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on South Country Club Road, south of CR 450S near Warsaw. Driver: Stacy L. Coy, 42, North SR 13, North Webster. Driver hit deer. Damage: Up to $2,500. 7:16 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on South Zimmer Road, south …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its upcoming events for the week of Nov. 18-22, 2019. Read It Watch It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 starting at 4 p.m.  The topic of discussion will be “The Hound of the Baskerville’s” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery). The …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is holding its 11th annual adult amateur photography contest. Amateur photographers age 18 and older may enter up to two photographs taken during 2019 and each entry must have a frame with a wire hanger or an easel. Mats and glass are optional. The categories are color and …read more.

By Amy Mann, Children’s Services And Erin Streeter, Children’s Services Librarian In nineteenth-century America, New Year celebrations were the event of the season. They often involved visiting friends and neighbors and exchanging gifts while Christmas was a religious holiday without much fanfare. Modern Christmas mixes the sacred meaning of the season with a joyful, exhausting, …read more.

WARSAW — A one-car accident happened on CR 200S south of Warsaw Saturday morning. The driver of a Buick Lacrosse was traveling along a hilly portion of 200S west of SR 25 where it appears the person lost control and hit an earthen berm on the north side of the road. Other details were not …read more.

WARSAW —Leaf pick-up in Warsaw will be delayed due to lingering snow and ice. Once the snow and ice melts, leaf pick-up will resume, said a news release from the city of Warsaw. Residents can continue to rake leaves to the curb and crews will pick them up as soon as they are able. The …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people have been booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

Members of the Kosciusko Fair Board of Directors clarified a few issues earlier this week ahead of Monday’s association membership meeting. A representative of the fair board said Monday, Nov. 11, that they had not been seeking to race every weekend during the summer, as has been widely reported. The comment came from Randy Shepherd, …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture is having a buy one, get one FREE recliner sale this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. JB’s Furniture is offering a great opportunity this weekend on their top quality Homestretch recliners. Select recliners will be marked as Buy one Get one Free this weekend. This weekend only, if you come in to …read more.