Bradey Prater, 26, Silver Lake, passed away at 12:01 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Bradey was born May 14, 1994, in Columbia City, to Jeffery and Tina (Yount) Prater. He was an employee for RR Donnelley Production & Manufacturing. Bradey is survived by son, Bradey Prater Jr. of …read more.

William Arnold Stark II, 63, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. An interment service for William A. Stark II will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Family and friends are welcome.

Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Donna at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Warsaw Church of God. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.

Connie Lee VanCuren, 77, formally of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 1, 2020, in Ripley County, Mo. She was the daughter of John and Merna Sites VanCuren. Connie was a 1961 Warsaw High School graduate. From high school she graduated from beautician school and later, also a …read more.

Three Grace College professors: Dr. Cheryl Bremer, Dr. Kelly Arney, and Pat Park, were recently honored for their outstanding contributions to the institution’s culture of service and academic excellence.

A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after burglarizing a storage unit.

Clara Maxine Swan, 88, of rural Lagro, died at 12:04 a.m., Monday July 6, 2020, at her home. She was born April 10, 1932, in Wabash, to Ira and Anna (Story) Wilson. Clara was a 1950 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Robert H. Swan at the Richvalley E.U.B. Church on May 30, 1952. …read more.

A. Dale “Doc” Welty, 82, Wakarusa, died 1:04 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Greenleaf Living Health Campus, Elkhart. He was born June 9, 1938, in Elkhart County, to Nelson and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Welty. On April 2, 1960, he married Nora Maxine (Schwartz) Welty. Surviving are his wife, Nora, Wakarusa, three children, Teresa (Darren) Martin …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Tuesday, June 30, 1200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for Wilby’s reported theft. Value: $3.58.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:04 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1700 block West Lake St., Warsaw. Officers assisted with …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Monday, July 6, East Main Street, near North Indiana Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Steven T. Prater, 38, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton; and Mary E. Carlson, 58, West CR 600S, Claypool. Prater was traveling south on Indiana Street when his vehicle’s brakes failed to …read more.

Dr. W. Lynn Bollinger, 90, Goshen, passed away at Greencroft Healthcare on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929, in LaGrange, to the late Russell V. and Martha (Cripe) Bollinger. Lynn met his future wife, Grace W. Steele, in 1948 while they were both working at Camp Mack in Milford. They …read more.

Loren G. Voreis, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1929, in Plymouth, to William Burford and Delphia M. (Reed) Voreis. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. After graduating he enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard …read more.

James R. Davies, 82, Kewanna, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s KREMC Operation Round-Up August Grant cycle is now accepting applications.

Norma E. Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, on the family farm surrounded by her family. Norma was born on Nov. 8, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Lloyd and Beulah (Ruff) Hoover. She married Lloyd K. Weaver on Oct. 6, 1946, in Argos. He preceded her in …read more.

Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

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SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its annual Warrior Open golf outing Monday afternoon at Maxwelton Golf Club.

AVON, Ohio – Grace College sports information director Josh Neuhart was named the Crossroads League SID of the Year.

Between noon Friday, July 3, and noon Monday, July 6, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 25 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 562, with four deaths.

Carmelle Scott, 53, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. Arrangements for Ms. Scott’s funeral service are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St in Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family and an updated obituary may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

The Rotary Club of North Manchester is taking its Weber Grills on the road for the third annual North Manchester Rotary Grilled Chicken BBQ.

Wanda M. Mikel, 71, rural Etna Green, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence after a three year battle with cancer. Wanda was born on July 21, 1948 in Rochester, to Delbert A. and Deloris (Sarber) Senff. She married on Aug. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

By Wawasee High School Principal Geoff Walmer Guest Writer Wawasee High School is excited to host a memorable graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 while providing a safe environment that follows social distancing guidelines. Wawasee Community School Corporation is grateful for the partnership with the Kosciusko County Health Department in creating the following plan. …read more.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — About 50 patriots and a handful of their four-legged friends reprised a Fourth of July tradition along Lake Wawasee’s north shore that started more than half a century ago.   Eleven groups of neighborhood families and friends, appropriately socially distanced, marched eastward through the lakeside yards of a dozen …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” Smith, 98, died Saturday, July 4, 2020. A Syracuse pioneer and friend passed away peacefully on her 98th birthday on July 4, 2020. She was born July 4, 1922. In 1949, Margaret “Maggie” Smith and her deceased husband Merl, founded the first summer camp in the USA for marching bands, drum majors, cheerleaders, …read more.

Consistent heat will prevail throughout the week in the area, the National Weather Service predicts.

Wallace “Wally” Dingess, 68, Servia, passed away at 12:50 a.m., July 5, 2020, at his home. On Jan. 28, 1952, Wally was born in Logan, W. Va., to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. Wally married Bethel Shepherd on Feb. 3, 1973. The two were married just shy of 35 years when Bethel passed away …read more.

Craig Ryan Stouder, 52, Bourbon, passed away at 7:08 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020, in his residence. Craig was born May 10, 1968, in Bremen, to Keith and Glenda (Carey) Stouder. He worked for Zimmer, Inc for 24 years as a Technician in the Robotics & Polymer Department. He was a member of New Life …read more.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Warsaw woman was given a 20-year sentence in Kosciusko County Circuit Court Monday, July 6, for dealing methamphetamine.

SYRACUSE – The 43rd annual Flotilla Road Race adjusted to a virtual format for the first time in the event’s history.

Wilma J. Clinker, 91, of rural Akron, passed at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. Wilma was born on April 27, 1929, in Kosciusko County, to the late Gerald and Lena E. (Linn) Clinker. Wilma was a 1947 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. She had been a bank teller …read more.

Penny Lee (Barnhart) Wideman, 66, Warsaw, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, in her home. She was born July 1, 1954, to Geraldine (Hackworth) and Ben Barnhart, Warsaw. A lifelong Kosciusko county resident, she met and married James “Jim” “Whitey” Wideman on Nov. 22, 1975, at the Warsaw Church of God, they remained married until her …read more.

Vicki Sue Howell, 69, of Wabash, died at 5:16 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Lagro. She was born April 21, 1951, in Gibson County, to Forrest and Ruth (Corn) Miller. Vicki was a 1969 graduate of Fort Wayne Snider High School. She married Okie Howell, Jr. at the Laketon Wesleyan …read more.

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

Leona C. Oliba, 83, Macy, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 13, 1936, in Blue Island, Ill., the daughter of Harry Anton and Gladys (Bell) Walters. On Nov. 18, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., she married Angel Oliba and he survives. Leona had been telephone …read more.

A Claypool man will serve five years in prison for three criminal cases, including one incident where he stabbed a man at Time Out Inn in Warsaw.

The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the opening of the Whitko Art Gallery in downtown Pierceton located at 130 N Main Street.

Kenneth L. Dickey, 98, North Manchester, formerly of rural Silver Lake, passed away July 4, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of four children, Kenneth was born on May 2, 1922, in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, to Millard and Grace (Eiler) Dickey.

By Leo Morris Guest Columnist In 1936, Bob Wian sold his car and used the $350 as a down payment on a 10-stool diner in Glendale, Calif., which he turned into a hamburger joint called Bob’s Pantry. Shortly, thereafter, the story goes, two things happened. Members of an orchestra stopped in and asked if Wian …read more.

Michael E. Davenport, 78, Wabash, passed away at 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Ashton Creek Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Huntington, Indiana on Dec. 22, 1941, to the late Robert and Mary (Polk) Davenport. Mike graduated from Noble High School and served in the United States Army.  He …read more.

Kimberly K. Rans, 60, Plymouth, passed away at 4:30 a.m., June 30, 2020, in her home, with her loving husband at her side. Kimberly, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Hertel) Hite, was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Plymouth, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1978 graduate of …read more.

Marshall W. Fry, 75, passed away in his home on July 4, 2020.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Jimmy “Jim” Joe Nolin, 77, Argos, passed away from this world and met Jesus at 3:10 a.m. on July 3, 2020, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He had been in failing health the past couple of years. On Oct. 17, 1942, in Plymouth, he was born to James E. Nolin and Bessie L. …read more.

Stephen D. Shively, 74, Etna Green, passed away on June 30, 2020 at 12:37 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Steve was born the son of Wayne and Arlene (Wysong) Shively on July 12, 1945 in Etna Green, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1963 graduate of Bourbon High …read more.

Normal Weaver, 91, rural Rochester, passed at 9:38 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Wanda Mikel, 71, rural Etna Green, Indiana passed at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Patrick T. “Pat” Madden, 53, Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1966, in Goshen, to Thomas Woodward and Alexandria (Wagner) Madden. He grew up in Bridgeview, Ill. and attended public schools there. He worked for the Village of Bridgeview and moved to Leesburg in …read more.

1st Source Bank is pleased to announce Rob Spencer has joined our team, serving the Warsaw market as Mortgage Loan Originator.

Weekly little league scores for Warsaw Little League and Wawasee Summer League.

The patriotic spirit was alive and well in Winona for the Fourth of July festivities that continued despite many activities around the country being canceled.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 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 for each person is based …read more.

We are open for and operating under our normal business hours (Monday -Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are closed on Sundays until September).

By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The coronavirus and social distancing didn’t stop the fun at the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual Lake Talks & Eats Bug Catch Saturday, July 4. It did however, keep the number of participants down. Normally over 100 kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles converge on the WACF educational …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library is resuming curbside service beginning July 6 at its new facility located at 110 E. North Street, immediately south of the North Webster Community Center.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Two permit transfers and six renewals were approved during a Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission virtual meeting on Thursday, July 2. Lisa Ulrey, owner of Board and Brush Warsaw, 210 S. Buffalo St., was present at the meeting for a permit transfer. Board and Brush offers DIY wood …read more.

By Don Zolman Guest Columnist At age 11 in 1965, I watched the March on Selma with my family on the evening news. I saw the dogs unleashed and people getting knocked senseless with billy clubs. I asked my parents why they were being attacked and my dad said it was because they wanted to …read more.

This year’s Wawasee Flotilla, with the theme of “Proud to be an American,” is going down in the record books as one of the biggest Flotilla’s.

Bradey Prater, 26, of Silver Lake, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 12:01 PM at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Park hosted its first 5K of the season with Saturday’s running of the Firecracker 5K.

Hundreds braved the heat and attended Etna Green’s annual Fourth of July parade and festivities on Saturday, July 4.

Do you want to make sure masks are not mandated in Kosciusko County? Start wearing one. It’s as simple as that. Get on it now before the government has to mandate the use of masks in public. The tide is turning in support for mandates as the country sees a rising number of new cases …read more.

Staff Report A small gathering of people met at Central Park Friday night to remember a US Solider who died after she disappeared. Vanessa Guillén is the 20-year-old US Army soldier who was found dead after she disappeared April 22 at Fort Hood, Texas. The candlelight vigil attracted about 35 people to the Central Park Plaza Friday …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 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 for each person is based …read more.

Craig Ryan Stouder, 52, of Bourbon, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at 7:08 a.m. in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Justin Beer, Milford, and Brittany Duncan, Silver, Lake, were awarded the title of Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen Friday, July 3.

Staff Report WARSAW – Hungry and looking for something to do? Eight vendors are taking part in the drive-thru carnival food event at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. A vender said they will close up at 7 p.m. Saturday and return Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Below are photos of some of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

Sara McNeal-Strahan-Lenfestey ran as a democratic contender for the Warsaw City Council last year. McNeal-Strahan-Lenfestey, a native of Warsaw, said what drove her to run for public office was seeing the same people in office for 20 years without a lot of progress.

News Release WARSAW – Organizers with People of Change announced plans for a candlelight vigil in memory of a female US Army Soldier who died recently. The event at the Central Park plaza will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3. The vigil is intended as a way to pay respects for Vanessa Guillen, the …read more.

An Indiana Toll Road maintenance worker was struck and killed Thursday, July 2, while performing work outside of his vehicle.

The Animal Welfare League presents its “Pets of the Week” featuring Tucker the dog, and Marmalade the cat. 

The Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting held Thursday, July 2, was led by Board Member George Clemens.

Stephen D. Shively, 74, of Etna Green, passed away on June 30, 2020, at 12:37 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Steve was born the son of Wayne and Arlene (Wysong) Shively on July 12, 1945, in Etna Green, and was a life-long resident of the area. He was a 1963 graduate of Bourbon …read more.

 State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve on the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development as well as the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2021 legislative session.

Roger E. Montel, 82, of Mentone, died at 6:17 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born on May 27, 1938, in Kosciusko County, to Deverl & Rubie (Ayres) Montel.  He married on Sept. 30, 1972, in Mentone to Linda Linn, she survives. He graduated …read more.

FRENCH LICK – The Howard Bailey Junior Golf Tour visited Larry Bird’s old stomping grounds for the Age Group Championships.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College athletics news and notes.

Although the Kosciusko County Community Fair has been cancelled for 2020, most of the 4-H events will be held as planned.

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

A Warsaw teen will serve 10 years in prison after molesting a child over the course of three years.

By Darla McCammon Guest Writer After seeing the headline above, does a special person pop into your mind? For me, it’s an automatic “yes!” I cannot escape the literally hundreds of scenes that Norman Rockwell painted for “Boys Life” Magazine and his memorable “Saturday Evening Post tributes to our country. Since we are celebrating a …read more.

By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — Shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, a dispatch call came over the scanner beckoning Milford Fire Department to a tree fire at the corner of CR 175 E and CR 1300 N, northeast of the town limits. Whoever called 911 suggested that the fire might have been a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Deborah R. Beer reported the theft of a dog from a building. Value: $5,000. 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 5400 block North CR 100E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Edward A. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Thursday, July 2, Golf Heights Road, north of South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Trenton A. Sumwalt, 26, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Sumwalt was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 4:40 …read more.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be offering mobile food distributions the week of July 6-10 at the following locations in Kosciusko and Marshall counties:

The Nissan, which also sustained damage to its grill and front end, ended up facing northwest. It was unclear which vehicle failed to cede the right-of-way.

Fireworks are set to take place around the area both on July 3, and July 4 in celebration of independence day.

South Bend Tribune SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County public health officials Monday, June 29, extended their mask order through Sept. 7, while Elkhart County decided to implement a similar order. Dr. Robert Einterz, St. Joseph County’s public health officer, signed the new order after consulting with representatives from the county’s three largest health systems, …read more.

During the month of July, there will be changes in Red Cross blood drives.

A love of animals and willingness to try new, interesting things led Zack Schultz to 4-H and leads him to continue to expand his projects.

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

Kosciusko County’s 4-H Royalty contest will still be held this year. Winners will be announced the morning of Friday, July 3.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Aegis Dental Group Warsaw P.C. v. Kiley Conwell, $858.79 Tyler Davis, $994.71 Neil Fryman, $1,741.10 Brandon Klosowksi, $2,693.09 Barry Lamb, $1533.28 Daniel M and Patricia A. Keen v. Hancock RV Repair, $395 Civil Collections The following …read more.

Audrey K. Whitlock, 96 died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She had been in declining health for 12 years. She was born July 21, 1923, in Goshen to Arthur Franklin and E. Marie (Adams) Saylor. Survivors include a son, Gary E. (Barbara) Miller, Syracuse; a step-daughter, Belle Collins, The Villages, Fla.; 11 …read more.

Esther Colleen Dillman, 74, Rochester, passed away at 4:36 p.m. Tuesday June 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1946, in Rochester, the daughter of Charles and Huetta (Cloud) Norris. Colleen attended Rochester Community Schools and had worked for Chamberlains in Akron, for many years until they closed. She enjoyed listening …read more.

The Silver Lake Lions Club is having an egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the school grounds in Silver Lake.