Areena M. Gingerich, 79, of Goshen, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Goshen to William and Pauline (Davis) Stringfellow. On April 6, 1967, she married Melvin J. Gingerich. He died June 25, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Roxanne Burgess and Vicki (Greg) Bernheisel, both …read more.

Louis Alfred Mosley Jr., 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at his home. Born June 26, 1942, in Houston, Texas, he was the son of Louis Alfred Mosley, Sr. and Christine (Cherry) Menasion. With his stepfather, James Menasion being in the military, Louis spent several years living in …read more.

Barbara Ellen Thomas, age 81, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 ,at Canterbury Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Barbara A. Eckert, 78, formerly of Albion, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born in Columbia City, on Aug. 28, 1941, to the late Emory and Celia (Gaddis) Bittner. She spent her formative years in Columbia City, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1958. Barbara married …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, Peggy was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

Terry L. Herr, 78, Elkhart, died 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Elkhart Meadows. He was born April 13, 1941, in Goshen, to Lowell & Violet (Blosser) Herr. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Adeline (Darrenkamp) Herr. Surviving are his wife, Adeline, Wakarusa, daughter, Anita (James) Ramer, Goshen, sons, Tim (Angie) Herr, New Paris, …read more.

Beloved daughter, Nora Blaine Walters, was born sleeping at 5:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka. Nora weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Nora had lots of brown and blonde hair, and full cheeks like her brother. Nora was able to snuggle with mommy …read more.

Claude E. Buckman, 87, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Born in Marceline, Mo., on March 1, 1932, Claude was the son of Gordon and Gladys (Chandler) Buckman. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. Claude married Christine …read more.

Clara Marie Mason, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the Hamilton Grove Nursing Home in New Carlisle. Clara was born on Sept. 22, 1929, in Mac Roberts, Ky., to Ezekial and Ora (Thompson) Combs. She attended Hindman Kentucky High School and graduated in 1942. She furthered her education at the University of Kentucky for …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 7900 block West SR 25 and South CR 800W, Mentone. Tom D. Baker notified police a combine struck a utility pole knocking down a phone line. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the …read more.

WARSAW — This year’s Lady Tigers have size, shooting ability, experience and chemistry.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, CR 1350N east of CR 400W, Milford. Driver: Steven E. Riggle, 27, Alliger Road, Monroeville. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:13 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, …read more.

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

FORT WAYNE — History was made this year as six local colleges and universities raised a record-breaking 57,263 pounds of food in an event known as “U Can Crush Hunger.” The collective efforts of Huntington University, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech, Manchester University, Purdue University Fort Wayne, and the University of Saint Francis pushed totals beyond …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Minor injuries were reported by one driver after a crash at 9:13 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, on SR 13, south of CR 500N, south of North Webster. Skyler A. Cone, 31, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, complained of pain to the face but refused medical treatment. According to initial information by North Webster …read more.

An interesting dynamic is lining up ahead of Warsaw City Council’s plan to hire its own attorney. Mayor Joe Thallemer is doing his best to stay out of the way as council moves toward hiring a city council attorney. While Thallemer says there are alternative sources of legal advice beyond City Attorney Scott Reust that …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library (NPL) announced its events for the week of Nov. 9-15. The Beginnings: Nappanee & Locke Saturday, Nov. 9,10-11 a.m. at the Nappanee Center, 302 West Market St. Join our Heritage Collection staff as they dive into how Locke became that little ghost town along the side of the road. …read more.

LEESBURG — On Friday, Oct. 4, Leesburg Elementary School hosted its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Leesburg families with Hispanic roots brought in a wide variety of traditional foods, drinks and desserts to share together in a lively convivio (fellowship) in the school cafeteria to celebrate their heritage with other parents, students and staff members. …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 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.

WARSAW — Funkdafied Wrestling Federation presents Aftershock, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the City-County Athletic Complex, Warsaw.  Just three weeks after Funkamania XVII, Northern Indiana’s premier professional wrestling promotion has a card full of action, said a news release from the FWF. Funkamania saw many rivalries reach a boiling point, and at Aftershock, many will see …read more.

SYRACUSE — Tips from the public led to another NET43 investigation and the arrest of four people Thursday night, Nov. 7. Investigators began receiving tips about activity at a home in the Syracuse area. Undercover detectives eventually made controlled purchases of methamphetamine from people living at 4484 East 1300N in Syracuse, according to a news …read more.

WARSAW — For a host of reasons, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Bart Curtis was able to deliver Warsaw football its first sectional championship.

WARSAW — Warsaw football made history Friday night, winning a program-first sectional championship with a 35-18 defeat of Penn at Fisher Field.

Basketball results for Friday, Nov. 8.

Sectional championship scores from Friday night’s football games.

WARSAW — An Illinois man was sentenced to three years in the Indiana Department of Corrections Thursday, Nov. 7.  Joseph Thomas Savarino Jr., 42, 150 S. Country Court, Bourbonnais, Ill., pleaded guilty to two counts of obscene performance, both level 6 felonies, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. On Nov. 27, a detective with the …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was 65 years old having just celebrated her birthday on Oct. 26. Born in 1954 to Marcus E. and Gloria J. (Leedy) Bigelow, she was a graduate of Warsaw High School and …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has hired two new employees, Cheryl Lacheta and Reily Frankum, to their team.   Cheryl Lacheta serves as the administrative assistant. Her role focuses on scheduling for the CEO and development director, planning special events and connecting guests with the appropriate staff member to best assist them. Prior …read more.

Fern F. Ross, 75, Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home of natural causes. She was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Ezel, Ky. On May 13, 1961, she married Wilbur Ross in West Liberty, Ky. He passed in 2013. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila (Richard) Stilley and Vicki (Rich) Vanover, both of …read more.

Russell K. Harty WARSAW — This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Warsaw Police Department. The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating Russell Keigan Harty. Harty, 18, is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Harty is wanted on two …read more.

Paul Byron Preston, 90, Wabash, died at 1 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Mingo, Kentucky to Claude and Fannie (Davis) Preston. Paul retired from General Motors in Warren, Michigan after 29 years as a security officer. He married Joyce Preston on August 26, 1950; …read more.

WARSAW — On Oct. 17 and 18, Warsaw Community High School trained 58 peer leaders and 28 adult advisors to continue the implementation of the social-emotional wellness initiative “Sources of Strength.” This initiative started during the 2018-19 school year and continues to grow. Sources of Strength is an evidence-based suicide prevention program that harnesses the …read more.

Mary Anna Yoder, 86, Etna Green, died 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at her home. She was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Goshen, to Cephas and Amelia “Millie” (Hochstetler) Nisley. On April 4, 1957, she married Emmon Yoder and he died July 23, 2010. Surviving are five children: Bertha (David) Miller, Etna Green; Philip …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a news release on Friday, Nov. 8, in response to news of a “fight club” at Lincoln Elementary School. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary contacted the administration and the School Resource Officer about students who were fighting in the restroom. It was later determined that …read more.

Frederick “Fred” Kalinowski, 71, Etna Green, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Brzozowa, Poland to Jan and Anna (Bojarzynski) Kalinowski. He attended public school in Poland, came to the United States in 1972 and moved to Kosciusko County …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:07 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, Lake City Highway, west of Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Jarod D. Fitch, 33, West SR 16, North Manchester; Irvin W. Clemons, 24, Axsom Branch Road, Nashville; and Kenneth W. Noonan, 78, Defiance Trial, Delphos, OH. Fitch was traveling west …read more.

Thomas Lee “Tom” Stiver, 73, Syracuse, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 4, 1946, in Goshen, to Merle and Virginia (Bates) Stiver. He graduated in 1964 from Millersburg High School, 1968 from Manchester College in North Manchester, and received his …read more.

WARSAW — Through a grant from K21 Health Foundation, Baker Youth Club recently added equipment to its Exergame Room. In 2018, Baker Youth Club approached K21 Health Foundation with an idea to get kids to move more by incorporating their love of technology with physical activity. A $50,000 grant was used to establish the K21 …read more.

WARSAW—Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, located at the corner of State Road 15 and CR 200S, will be having their annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Over 20 vendors selling decorated gourds, bird houses, handmade jewelry, dog accessories, home décor, Christmas ornaments and décor, photo note cards, handbags, Honey, …read more.

WARSAW — Sixth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School recently completed a six-week sustainable gardening unit using tower gardens generously donated by local Warsaw company Da-Lite/Legrand. Students had the opportunity to grow arugula, gourmet lettuce, bibb lettuce, chard and basil. Throughout this unit, students experimented with water conditions, light conditions and a variety of seed …read more.

WARSAW — At 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, emergency first responders were called to the scene of an accident involving a semi rollover in the area of US 30 and Center Street, Warsaw. According to initial dispatch reports, oil was spilled on the roadway following the rollover. Westbound lanes of US 30 are currently closed. …read more.

  WARSAW — A Claypool man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 7, for molesting a girl under 14 years of age. Justice Wayne Hughes, 18, 1396 West CR 800S, Claypool, pleaded guilty to child molesting, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 9, an officer …read more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with more information from official court documents. WARSAW — A Silver Lake man was arrested for allegedly making threatening calls to Warsaw Community High School. Mark A. Schultz, 46, Silver Lake, allegedly placed bomb threat calls directly to Warsaw Community High School on Sept. 18 and Sept. 27, …read more.

WARSAW — From a pile of statistics displayed in an hour-long presentation Thursday night, Nov. 7, came a fairly succinct assessment about Indiana’s school funding policy: The amount of money for students is not keeping pace with inflation and is being strained further by the state’s voucher funding policy. That was the bottom line from …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m.,  Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on May 16, 1926, in Hobbs, to Percy and Cleo (Warren) Ressler. He was married to Catherine Carruthers on July 23, 1950 in Rochester. He has been a resident of Warsaw since 1969. …read more.

Vivian E. Murphy, 92, Pierceton, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 28, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman and Elmer E. Foreman. She was married on June 30, 1951, to Charles C. Murphy. They shared 57 years of …read more.

*Warning: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* WARSAW — A Claypool woman arrested in January on charges of child pornography was sentenced to five years in prison in Kosciusko Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 7. Roselyn Beatrice Burkhart, 39, 107 N. Rebecca St., Claypool, pleaded guilty to two …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 11200 block North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. John Imler reported the theft of $850 dollars worth of yard furniture. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 1500 block South Meadow Drive, Warsaw. Francisco Nunez reported a case …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, West CR 525S near South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Taylor M. Myers, 22, East Springfield Drive, Warsaw. Myers was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …read more.

Richard Hayes Stalter, 72, passed away peacefully at his home at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Dr. Gaylord W. and Mary Francis (Hayes) Stalter. His formative years were spent in North Webster, where he graduated from North Webster High School …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced to three years at the Kosciusko County Jail after dealing methamphetamine. Hannah Elaine Shea, 28, 1815 Hepler Drive, Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On Aug. 7, 2018, an …read more.

John Desomer, 72, Syracuse, passed away on Nov. 7, 2019 at his home.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Mary Alice (Long) Fish, 97, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her family home in Argos. Born in LaPaz, Sept. 2, 1922, Mary Alice was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Laura (Wright) Long, she was one of ten children. Raised in the area, Mary Alice graduated from Plymouth …read more.

Peggy A. Foreman, 65 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away in a local hospital at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Her services have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home whose website will receive condolences for the family www.TitusFuneralHome.com

WARSAW — Charges are pending against a jail nurse allegedly attempting to provide drugs to an inmate at the Kosciusko County Jail. Jessica Frost, a contract jail nurse, was apprehended Wednesday night, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office points out that Frost is not a sheriff’s employee, but instead …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Veterans Day is Monday.

WARSAW — Firefighters and officers responded to a report of a vehicle in Tippecanoe River this morning. At approximately 7:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, Atwood Fire Department and Warsaw Police Department received a report of a possible water rescue. Initial dispatch reports said a school bus driver noticed a car in Tippecanoe River, in the …read more.

NEW PARIS — A pilot and co-pilot made an emergency landing in a field in the area of east CR 17, north of CR 42, between New Paris and Foraker after the plane lost power. The report was received at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s …read more.

WARSAW — Trilogy Health Services: Hiring Heroes Just Like You! Voted one of Glassdoors “Top Places to Work in 2019” – Apply today and experience the Trilogy Advantage! Paddock Springs is Hosting a Walk-In Interview Day on November 13th! Cooks Dietary Aides Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainees Now Hiring for all shifts! Wednesday, November 13th …read more.

AKRON — Sidney Wagner and Hayley Backus led the Lady Vikings to a lopsided, 55-36 win over visiting Bremen Thursday night.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Wrestling Club is open for registration for the upcoming season.

Middle school basketball results for Thursday, Nov. 7.

NAPPANEE – Kate Rulli scored 31 points to lead NorthWood to an 85-41 win over South Bend Riley Thursday night.

From left, are Dan Woods, Alan Alderfer, and Elim Smith. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. WARSAW — The operator of a topless bar in North Webster cleared one hurdle Thursday, Nov. 7, but is facing another. The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission on Thursday approved an alcoholic beverage permit for Nightshift Gentleman’s Club, North …read more.

WARSAW — A dozen Kosciusko County military veterans were honored with handmade quilts during a Threads of Valor luncheon at the Pete Thorn Center, Warsaw on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event took place ahead of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. With the upcoming holiday in mind, Ken Locke, Administrator of Salvation Army of Warsaw, …read more.

ETNA GREEN — More details have been released on Saturday night’s shooting in Etna Green. Shawn Douglas McCrum, 53, 228 E. State St., Etna Green, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Nov. 3. He is charged with aggravated battery, a level 3 felony; carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — The closure of SR 13 on the south side of North Webster has ended. Bridgework on SR 13 near Backwater Road kept the state highway closed for more than two months. The road re-opened Thursday morning. The project began at the beginning of September.      

SYRACUSE — The tragic deaths of two Syracuse teens and a young Syracuse woman, 31 years apart, brought a sister and a mother of the victims together to continue keeping their loved ones memories alive. The first of what is hoped to be many donations was presented to the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Wednesday, Nov. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accidents: 12:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 306 South Main Street, North Webster. Driver: Gregory L. Kern, 68, North SR 13, North Webster. Kern was exiting the parking lot of New Market, attempted to turn his vehicle to the right into an alley and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The lack of an animal control officer in Kosciusko County raises questions as to who to contact regarding issues relating to animals. Jerry Clase, the long-time animal control officer, retired Oct. 11 after almost 30 years. Efforts to fill that position are underway. The questions came to light earlier in the week …read more.

LEESBURG — The Fieldhouse is still looking for sign-ups for its two-day cheer clinic on Nov. 16-17. This event is open for any K-5th-grade students in area and surrounding counties. The cost is $40 for both days. The Nov. 16 clinic will be from 4-7 p.m. The Nov. 17 clinic will be from 11 a.m.-2 …read more.

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Cynthia Joan Sanborn, a resident of Westfield, and previously a longtime resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. She was 88 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a gingerbread house workshop from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. The event will be fun for the entire family as participants work to construct a dream house out of edible supplies and leave the mess. If some of the construction materials end up in your belly …read more.

WABASH — Jackie Evancho will return to the Ford Theater stage as part of the Wabash Valley Music Association series, presented by Parkview Wabash Hospital. Evancho, a multi-platinum recording artist, will match her extraordinary voice with the “New American Songbook” during her 2019 tour, which makes its stop at the Honeywell Center, Saturday, Nov. 23 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace women’s soccer still holds its lofty position in the NAIA rankings heading into a Crossroads tournament clash this weekend at Marian.

AKRON — Sophie Bussard’s graduation left some big shoes to fill, but this year’s balanced Lady Vikings have the experience and talent to fill the vacancies.

WINONA LAKE — Altrusa International, Warsaw, hosted its 10th annual bingo fundraiser for the Beaman Home on Oct.  17, at the Heritage room in Winona Lake.  As founders of the Beaman Home, Altrusa continues to support Beaman with this annual service project.  Attendees enjoyed catered food, valuable bingo and door prizes graciously donated by the community …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp v. Ashlee N. Abbott, $6,000 Alexander Garber, $6,000 Jeromy Gordon, $6,000 Amanda Sexton, $6,000 Erica Stellar, $6,000 Cara Turner, $6,000 Renee Wood, $6,000 Laine Yeazel, $6,000 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Eric …read more.

Robert Forrest “Pat” Patterson, 91, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Charleston, W. Va. An Indiana native and longtime Syracuse resident, he was a veteran and retired from NIPSCO following many years of employment.  He is survived by his son, Steve Patterson, of Syracuse; stepsons, Jesse (Pam) and Keith (Donna) Stevens; along with …read more.

WINONA, MINN. — The Watkins assisted living home has stood for years in contrast to Winona State University. Young and old separated by a few blocks and lots of decades.

WINONA LAKE — Stonehenge Golf Club held a ribbon-cutting for its new Trackman Simulator, Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Trackman Simulator is the latest addition to the Stonehenge Golf Club and its Golf Academy. The technology provides golfers of all skill levels with a state of the art virtual training environment. The simulator is located in …read more.

“Somebody’s going to lose their seat. If my opponent is allowed to continue behaving as he has in Indianapolis, it is going to be us,” Bill Dixon firmly stated. Dixon, candidate for state representative, recently made clear his rather unusual primary reason for running for the seat presently held by radical, right-wing conservative Curt Nisly. …read more.

Frances “Fran” Stierwalt Heaton Spencer went home to be with her Lord Oct. 31, 2019, at the age of 92, at a private health care facility. She was born Aug. 26, 1927, in Martinsville. She married Arthur “Tom” Spencer on July 29, 1951; they shared many years together before his passing on June 26, 2016. …read more.

WALKERTON – John Glenn pulled away in the second half to beat Triton, 48-40, in the girls basketball opener for both schools Wednesday night.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1500 block South CR 675W, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an accidental shooting. 5:07 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. The KCSO investigated a jail inmate who broke a sprinkler head in …read more.

WARSAW – Walmart and The Salvation Army are joining forces to provide toys to 300 local children in need during the holidays with a toy drive event in Warsaw Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the front of Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd., in Warsaw. On Saturday, shoppers will …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:46 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, West US 30, near North CR 200W, Warsaw. Driver: Karie K. Furman, 24, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Furman was traveling east on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, …read more.

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

Marjorie Lavon Anderson, 90, Columbia City, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Jump River, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Lee James and Mamie B. (Smith) Perry. Her formative years were spent in the Coesse area where she graduated from Coesse High School …read more.

June A. Askins, 89, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, with her family near at Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw. Born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., she was the adopted daughter of Fannie Davis Wiesjohn and Albert “Bunk” Wiesjohn. She graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

Hugh E. Ressler, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 7:55 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Terie J. Holloway, 62, Warsaw, and formerly of rural Rochester, passed at 10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 1, 1957, in Rochester. She married on June 28, 2012, in Rochester, to Richard K. Holloway, who preceded on May 26, 2017. She had worked for over 20 years …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living, located inside the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, is offering a check-up day from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Patients can take advantage of various screenings and discounted lab work, including lipid profiles, hemoglobin, A1C, TSH and PSA tests. Spanish translation services will also be available …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Senior Night was a success for the Grace volleyball team in a 3-0 sweep of Huntington Wednesday night.

From left: Tim Croy, Town Council Member; Barb Ross, Clerk-Treasurer; and Jill Gross, Town Council President. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council rejected a fee-for-service agreement from the Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) at its monthly meeting, Nov. 6. During the council meeting on June 5, KEDCo proposed that …read more.

WARSAW — Jerry Black was a reserve sheriff’s deputy for Kosciusko County and was familiar with the old jail before the Justice Building was built. His wife, Connie, always had an interest in genealogy and began volunteering when the old jail became the museum for the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Now the couple volunteers their …read more.

Mitchell A. Dawson WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a suspended sentence for his involvement in stealing and selling copper wire from the former Arnolt building. Mitchell A. Dawson, 38, 5829 W. CR 100N, Warsaw, was charged with burglary, a level 5 felony. Judd Emery Metz, Goshen; Kyle Duff, Warsaw; and Allison Foster, Claypool, were …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved both a rezoning and preliminary plat request during the meeting held today, Nov. 6. David Caswell was petitioning to rezone 20 acres of land from an Agricultural District to Agricultural II District. The land is located at the intersection of CR 200S and CR 600W, Warsaw. …read more.