WARSAW — A local woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court Two on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in two domestic battery cases. In the first case, Kathryn Marriah Rhamey, 27, 3104 E. Wooster Road, Pierceton, was charged with domestic battery, a level 6 felony. In the second case, Rhamey was charged with domestic battery resulting in …read more.

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

DALLAS  — Looking at the destruction all around them, Dallas residents David and Danna Folmnsbee say they’re the lucky ones.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8800 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of a burglary. 6:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 11900 block North Long John Silver Trail near East Rainbow Lane, Turkey Creek Township. Ericka Norris reported the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 2:47 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, West US 30 near North CR 875W, Warsaw. Driver: Lindsay M. Johnson, 38, Cedar Road, Bourbon. Johnson said she was driving west on US 30 when she fell asleep while driving. Her vehicle left the left …read more.

WARSAW — To encourage Warsaw Community Schools’ wellness initiative, Lakeview Middle School is having a monthly “wellness” focus. During the month of September, eight staff members participated in the September Slim Down. All eight members lost weight, with Lynne Keffaber and Justin Wolpert taking the top honors. October’s wellness initiative was “Fall Into a New …read more.

Richard J. (Dick) Webster, 72, passed away and entered his eternal home in heaven on Oct. 28, 2019. He was born in Kankakee, IL to J. Vincent and Betsy L. Webster on June 19, 1947. The oldest of three children and the only boy, he was very interested in Boy Scouts and youth activities at …read more.

Wayne Edward Bennett, 89, Columbia City, passed away at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Majestic Care. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Mary Jane Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Greenfield, to Joseph and Ethel (Morris) Cook Sr. She graduated from Greenfield High School and the Methodist Hospital of Indiana School of Nursing in Indianapolis. She was married …read more.

Larry Eugene Schmidt, 78, Leesburg, passed away at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at his home. He was born on Sept. 1, 1941, in Muncie to Edgar and Grace (Bird) Schmidt. He graduated from Royerton High School in Royerton and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He was married on Dec. 21, 1962, …read more.

WARSAW — The 38th annual Christmas At the Lake Craft Show will be held Nov. 2, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. This year’s show has forty vendors displaying and selling handmade products, baked goods, pottery, quilted bags, recycled, barn wood home decor, puzzles, doll and Barbie items, floral …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Life is getting back to normal for the Grace College women’s golf team, NCCAA National Champions.

WARSAW — Winona PVD Coatings has informed the state that it plans to close its operations permanently by the end of the year. The closing will affect an unknown number of workers. An employee of Winona PVD reached out to InkFreeNews Tuesday morning with news of the closing, but the company did not return a …read more.

WARSAW — The outside of the home at 1015 E. Main Street has been cleaned up considerably, but now the problem has to do with interior issues. The Main Street home, adjacent to McKinley Park, had been an eyesore for several years before the owners, Jason and Bobby Wade, were jailed on a contempt charge …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser recommended that board members go with Whitley Environmental’s base bid for a recycling contract. The contract is for nine …read more.

  WARSAW — County Prosecutor Dan Hampton received permission from county commissioners to apply for a grant for the purpose of creating a child advocacy center. At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 29, Hampton told commissioners the grant is through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Child advocacy centers have been around for …read more.

Mary J. Henn, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

WARSAW — WishBone Medical has announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Optimal, which the company predicted will lead to new widespread distribution opportunities to reach children with orthopedic issues everywhere. This distribution agreement will open access to thousands of channel partner sales associates and allow delivery of WishBone Medical’s single-use, sterile packed, …read more.

ATLANTA – The NCAA has changed its position, preparing legislation for college athletes to profit from their likeness.

WARSAW — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly committing several acts of home improvement fraud. Jason William Cole, 41, 1776 E. CR 225S, Winona Lake; also showing an address of 3265 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with home improvement fraud, a level 6 felony; three counts of home improvement fraud and one …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard updates on the new Conklin Bay boardwalk and SR 13 trail project at its meeting Monday, Oct. 28. Two of the contractors working on the current project attended the meeting. Christian Baybutt from Selge Construction and George Trueblood of Earth Source Inc. were at Monday night’s meeting. They gave …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, South CR 400E, south of East CR 1200S, Warsaw. Driver: Angela K. Driscoll, 56, North CR 300E, Urbana. Driscoll’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:17 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 1700 block East CR 225S, Winona Lake. George Preston Ruckman reported residential entry.  1:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 1700 block East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Disorderly conduct complaint investigated.  Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated …read more.

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

NEW PARIS — New Paris Church of the Nazarene, 67136 SR 15, will host a trunk or treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The hours coincide with the town’s trick or treat hours. For more information, call Pam Rossi at (574) 596-4829.

WARSAW — A drug investigation spanning three counties resulted in three arrests last week. The arrests were announced in a news release from NET43, the multi-agency drug investigation team, and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Oct. 24, NET43 received information that a man wanted on drug charges was residing in Noble County at 1560 North …read more.

  WARSAW — For those looking for something to do leading up to and on Halloween, InkFreeNews has assembled the following list. The aggregated list of Halloween-related events happening in Kosciusko County leading up to Oct. 31. More information is available by following each link to their respective articles on InkFreeNews. Amazing Haunted House at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Academic All-State lists for volleyball and girls soccer, as well as All-State boys tennis nods include several area athletes.

WARSAW  — Tom Prickett, Syracuse, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Prickett was born in Nappanee in 1934. He graduated from Syracuse High School in 1952 and was drafted into the Army in September 1956.  After completing basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, he …read more.

Jerry Moon Mullins, 68, an amazing son, husband, father and grandfather and a resident of Weatherford, died, Oct. 25, 2019, at his home after a long bout of cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Trinity Bible Church, 4936 I-20 East Service Road South, Willow Park 76087. In …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced this week that applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2020, for the upcoming Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year, said a news …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE – Grace College had three athletes in the spotlight among the weekly athletic honors.

WINONA LAKE — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly violating a protective order for a second time. Chadd Leroy Shumaker, 37, 657 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 113 S. Wood St., Warsaw, is charged with invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor; and invasion of privacy with a prior …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has plans to fill waters across the state with more than 80,000 channel catfish.

WARSAW — An Angola man was arrested for a failure to appear and alleged theft. Seth Daniel Danning, 35, 227 1/2 Maumee Street, Angola, was charged with one count of theft, a class A misdemeanor and one count of Sentence Enhancement Theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Apr. 7, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:06 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 100 block EMS B38B Lane, Leesburg. John Moesle reported criminal mischief to a building. 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 12000 block North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Officers investigated a report of intimidation. 2:53 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:28 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Atwood. Driver: Osvaldo Rodriguez, 23, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw. Rodriguez was traveling north on CR 800W when a deer entered the roadway. Rodriguez sustained no injuries in the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University will host an hour-long program at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, titled “When Conflict Comes To Dinner.” The free and public event will take place in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus. The interactive program is meant to explore real-life scenarios of …read more.

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Harold D. Hileman, 91, of Akron, passed at 6:40 pm, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on May 17, 1928, to Loyd N. and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hileman. He married on July 14, 1951 in Akron, Indiana to Ruth Anna Brookins, who preceded on July 19, 2002. Harold …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has notified the City of Warsaw that its asphalt patching project along US 30 will be moved further into Warsaw sometime this week, possibly as early as Tuesday, Oct. 29. The first construction zone will run from CR 150W (Silveus Crossing) to approximately one-quarter mile east of Anchorage …read more.

Donna J. Haneline, 76, Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Sarah Ann, W.V., on July 11, 1943, to the late Charlie and Louise (Morrison) Hunt. She graduated from Logan High School and she attended Concord University in West Virginia. She …read more.

Robert Bud Kling, 50, Bremen, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born on Aug. 25, 1969, the son of Orville O. “Jay” and Julie (Miller) Kling, Jr. He graduated from Bremen High School, class of 1988. He attended the Indiana Police Academy in 1994 …read more.

Sondra Lee Hipsher, 80, Wabash, died at 10:02 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1939, in Wabash, to Charles Edward and Phyllis (Sampson) Vrooman. She was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School and a 1960 graduate of Ball State University. She married Jerry R. Hipsher …read more.

WARSAW — A third man was arrested in connection to a home improvement fraud that cost an elderly woman tens of thousands of dollars. Peter Jeffery Iseton, 50, 119 N. Crappie Road, Silver Lake, is charged with exploitation of an endangered adult and home improvement fraud, both level 6 felonies; home improvement fraud, a class …read more.

Arthur Dale Kendall, 87, rural Roann, died at 2 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1932, in Wabash, to Alton and Pauline (Tomson) Kendall. He was a 1950 graduate of LaFontaine High School and served two years in the US Army. He married Mary Lou Reed at the …read more.

WARSAW — A jury trial scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29, for a woman involved in a January incest case has been canceled. Samantha Lyn Davis, 22, Warsaw, is charged with incest, a level 5 felony. In the same case, William Glenn Davis, 54, Lakeville, pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution, a level 5 felony, on Oct. …read more.

Oliver Glen England, age 82, of Claypool, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at 7:40 p.m. in Paddock Springs, of Warsaw. Oliver was born on March 22, 1937, in Floyd County, Ky., to Jacob and Georgia (Whitaker) England. He was married to Carollyn Weimer on April 18, 1958, in Noblesville. Oliver lived his life …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:44 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 900 block South SR 19 and West CR 100S, Bourbon. Anthony J. Bartruff reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:29 a.m. Friday, Oct. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, West US 30, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis J. Metzger, 36, East SR 114, North Manchester. Metzger was traveling west on US 30 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. Damage …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:

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 80th Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm, said a news release from the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.  …read more.

SIDNEY — Three people were taken to hospitals Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, after a two-vehicle accident on SR 14. The accident happened at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of SR 14 and CR 400E. The drivers were Jennifer Harris, 39, of 5839 South CR 400E, Warsaw, who was headed south on 400E, and Craig …read more.

Charles McDonald, 83, graduated to his heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. McDonald was born on Jul. 6, 1936 in Milford to Gerald F. and Mary E. McDonald. He drove for Indiana Motor Bus and later married one of his passengers, Evelyn Pearson on May 26, 1962. He served his country honorably in the …read more.

James Kenneth “Jim” Nuell, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Rochester, to Kenneth and Thelma (Snyder) Nuell.  He grew up as a young child in Rochester, attended Rochester Public Schools and lived in Warsaw most of his life. He was formerly …read more.

WARSAW — There will be two more public meetings this week to discuss the proposed creation of two residential TIF districts in Warsaw. The final two meetings are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Harrison Elementary, and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eisenhower Elementary. The proposal would then be reviewed by several boards before …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly using money from a woman’s bank account without permission. James E. Brake, 72, 407 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, is charged with exploitation of an endangered adult and theft, both level 6 felonies. On Feb. 21, an officer with the Indiana Adult Protective Services received an …read more.

WARSAW — The sunny conditions expected today might be as nice as it gets this week, according to the National Weather Service for northern Indiana. That is, unless you like cold rain and a chance of snow. The forecast for Monday calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 61. The low will dip …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Kokomo, to Robert T. & Agnes Arette (Shepherd) Bohannon. She graduated in 1947 from Kokomo High School and was married on March 17, 1950, in Kokomo, to Ray A. …read more.

Betty L. Tricker, 66, of Leesburg, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on May 6, 1953, in La Porte, to James & Marie Devoe (Elliott) Wise. She attended New Buffalo High School, graduated high school in Amarillo, Texas, and moved to the …read more.

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

Emmanuel V. Molho (“Manny”) passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester on Oct. 25, 2019, at the age of 92. Manny was born Dec. 4, 1926, in the Bronx, New York at a time when there were still working farms there. He was the first child in his family to be born in a …read more.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is a new column that will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Oct. 27, 1832 — The lands lying within the present limits of Kosciusko County (as of 1954) were ceded to the United States Oct. 27, 1832. The president of …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, Indiana. Darla was a 1957 graduate of Winamac High School. She married her husband, Robert …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of an accidental shooting. 3:27 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of theft. 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 10:26 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, South SR 25 near West CR 200 S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lucas M. Goble, 17, West CR 100 South, Warsaw; and Zachary A. Hodge, 17, South Manns Road, Claypool. Goble did not see Hodge’s vehicle while pulling …read more.

  SYRACUSE — It was a dark and stormy night Saturday, Oct. 26, but that didn’t stop area children from attending Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Fall Carnival at the Syracuse Community Center. However, there were no sightings of Snoopy dressed as the World War I flying ace looking for his arch nemesis the Red Baron. …read more.

WARSAW — Enjoy a musical performance and games, while giving back to the community on First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. The event’s theme is “Thanks for Giving” and is sponsored by G&G Hauling and Excavating. Attendees are asked to bring items to help …read more.

Margaret Mary Hernandez, 56, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1963, in San Antonio, Tex. She enjoyed nature, gardening, music and most importantly, her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents: Jesus G. and Elida Hernandez, …read more.

John “Nick” Lawrence, 79, Columbia City, passed away at 7:13 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Aug. 2, 1940, in Denver, Colo., he was the son of David F. Sr. and Margorie (Campbell Baker) Lawrence. At the age of nine, Lawrence moved to California with his mother and grandmother. …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Center & Gallery will host the Artisans Holiday Show on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St, Warsaw. The show will feature regional artists and their art. Artwork will range from drawings, paintings, functional pottery, sculpture and many other mediums. Lakeland Art …read more.

NEW HAVEN — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a six-year-old girl from New Haven. The New Haven Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Leila Veney, a black girl who is 4 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a pink …read more.

SYRACUSE – The 2020 US Sunfish Masters Championship sailing regatta is coming to Lake Wawasee in September 2020.

WINAMAC – Triton had four of its volleyballers land on the Hoosier North Athletic Conference All-Conference lists, released Sunday afternoon.

NEW CARLISLE — Warsaw junior Jacob Kissling made the individual cut to next weekend’s state cross country finals with a 16th-place result and 16:31.4 time at the New Prairie Semi-state Saturday.

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 — Dialing 911 in an emergency sends first responders on the way. In Kosciusko County, those calls are answered by Kosciusko Central Dispatch. Learn about the important services provided by this county-wide communications center at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at North Webster Community Public Library. Personnel from Kosciusko Central Dispatch will explain …read more.

Arthur Wegner, of Goshen, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on October 26, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Thomas L. Gearhart, 73, Silver Lake, passed away tragically on Oct. 24, 2019.  One of three children, Thomas was born on Sept. 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to Robert O. and Lois M. (Montel) Gearhart. Thomas (Tom) graduated in 1964 and spent most of his years attending Silver Lake High School.  Six years later, he married …read more.

WARSAW — DNR will be at the Pike Lake dam at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, to remove boards in order to lower the water level about one foot for the winter. The City of Warsaw will provide a boom truck to assist with the heavy lifting.  

OSSIAN – Bellmont completed a furious rally to clip NorthWood, 3-2, to win the Norwell Volleyball Regional Saturday night.

Football results for Saturday, Oct. 26.

Boys tennis state, soccer semi-state and volleyball regional scores for Saturday, Oct. 26.

Grace College basketball and cross country results for Saturday, Oct. 26.

Martha Elaine Mudd passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital. She was 64 years old. Born on Nov.11, 1954, in Whitley County, Marti, as most knew her, was the daughter of Ralph G. and Marjorie G. (Snyder) Kaiser. She was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On …read more.

SIDNEY — Injuries were reported in a hit-and-run accident on SR 14 near Sidney Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26. The accident involved a red sedan with several passengers. The vehicle appeared to be headed east on SR 14 east of CR 400E when the accident happened. The accident site is south of Sidney. Emergency responders requested …read more.

CULVER — Triton scrapped, but Morgan Township finished off the Blue Slam in three sets, 25-11, 25-19, 25-16, in the early semifinal at the Culver Community Regional Saturday.

Elleree Johnson of Warsaw, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age 84.  She was born on June 14, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Lola (Miller) Owens and James Owens.  On February 12, 1958, she …read more.

SYRACUSE — Although numbers sometimes don’t tell the whole story, when it comes to enrollment numbers for many rural or smaller school corporations, those numbers are not so positive. On more than one occasion, Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, has talked at school board meetings about the trend of enrollment …read more.

Update: CR 200N between US 30 and Biomet Drive was expected to be closed for several hours Saturday afternoon as crews work to clean up the spill. WARSAW — A jack-knifed semi-tractor trailer caused a fuel leak on CR 200N along US 30 in Warsaw Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26. The truck came to a stop …read more.

SYRACUSE — Even with sophisticated equipment, weather forecasters can still fail to achieve absolute accuracy due to the unpredictable nature of the weather. So when building a house, especially in northern Indiana, and not starting until past the middle of August, staying on schedule is of prime importance in order to have the house closed …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School is comprised of students and staff members from the towns of Syracuse, North Webster, and Milford. All three towns have local food pantries serving the residents in their townships. These food pantries rely heavily on donations in order to ensure they have enough supplies to serve those who require assistance. …read more.

OSSIAN – NorthWood swept Northwestern, 3-0, to advance to the Norwell Volleyball Regional.

By Denise Keller Adult Programming Administrator The following programs are set to take place in November at the Warsaw Community Public Library: WorkOne computer and résumé/interviewing classes will take place throughout the month. Contact the library for details. Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Cookbook Club meets at 11 a.m. …read more.

Incidents Warsaw The following incidents were investigated by Warsaw Police: 6:35 p.m. Friday, a report of theft was made at Walmart in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard. About $600 in various weapons and accessories were recovered. 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, a Warsaw police officer found a $10 bill near the intersection of Market and Buffalo …read more.

Otis Leroy Busby, Jr., known to most as “Buddy,” passed away quietly on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at 7:25 a.m. in Warsaw at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Age 80, he has been a resident of Beaver Dam for the past 23 years. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. To send …read more.

Willette J. “Billie” Eisinger, 90, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Robert James “Bob” Carr, 94, of North Webster, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 17, 1925, in Montpelier, to Everett and Margaret (Bales) Carr. He grew up in Muncie and graduated in 1943 from Muncie Central High School. He …read more.

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