MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be open again on Sundays starting today, Sunday, Sept. 8. Sunday hours are from 1 to 5 p.m.  September is Library Card Sign-up Month. In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Bell Memorial Public Library is hosting a Library Scavenger Hunt. This will begin on Tuesday, Sep. 3 and continue …read more.

WARSAW — 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 age …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — Books by the bushel will be available at the fall book sale sponsored by Friends of North Webster Community Public Library Thursday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Sept. 21. Hundreds of good quality, gently used books, DVDs, and puzzles will be on sale at bargain prices with proceeds going to support the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A golf cart incident claimed the life of Cynthia Owens, 65, Silver Lake, Saturday afternoon. Emergency personnel were called to CR 100W, south of CR 1200S, southeast of Silver Lake at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The caller reported an unresponsive female next to a golf cart. The initial arriving law enforcement …read more.

Connie Lee Lortie, 71, Cromwell, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 20, 1947, the daughter of Wayne and Shirley (Kalb) Reed at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake. On May 24, 1969, she married Carl J. Lortie at St. Patrick’s Catholic …read more.

Tennis results from Saturday, Sept. 7.

Cross country results from Saturday, Sept. 7.

Soccer results for Saturday, Sept. 7.

Football results for Saturday, Sept. 7.

Volleyball results for Saturday, Sept. 7.

  WARSAW — Another successful Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Family Safety Day was held today, Saturday, Sept. 7, at Center Lake Park. Parents brought their children; grandparents brought grandchildren; aunts and uncles brought nieces and nephews and adults came on their own. Thousands participated in a day of fun and educational opportunities for all ages. K-9 …read more.

Kaleb Brandon Green, 23, Warsaw,  passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Warsaw. Kaleb was born on Oct. 24, 1995, in Anderson, to Korey B and Kari L. (Hughes) Green. He worked as a forklift operator for Dutchman, Inc in Goshen. Kaleb is survived by his mother; Kari (Jay) Hicks of Warsaw; …read more.

By Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor WARSAW — National Library Card Sign-Up Month is September and we at the Warsaw Community Public Library would like to encourage you to get yours. Studies show that children who read perform better in school. Reading early supports cognitive development, improves language skills, prepares for academic success, promotes concentration and …read more.

SYRACUSE — There will be an open house from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, for the Wawasee High School super mileage car that competed in London, England, in early July. Staff and students will be available to answer questions about the car and their trip. Enter the high school through door No. 17 …read more.

SYRACUSE — With plans to take a year off from work, Jace Morgan and his wife, Rikki, bought a 25-foot sailboat from a marina in Syracuse, named it SugarBaby and did a complete restoration. Throughout the summer they lived on their boat on Lake Wawasee on and off. He had his own business and Rikki was a Spanish teacher at Wawasee High School. They gave up their stable jobs, their home and their cars to begin a new adventure living and traveling on the SugarBaby.

Troy L. Flenar, age 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and formerly of Rochester, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 27, 1950, in Warsaw, to Larry Flenar and Carol Peterson Flenar. His father, Larry Flenar, is deceased and his mother, Carol Flenar, survives in Leesburg. On Dec. 28, 1970, he …read more.

Francis D. Miller, 82 of Goshen died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at home. He was born May 4, 1937 in Coldwater, Michigan to Roy O. and Jemima (Yoder) Miller. On April 11, 1959 he married Margaret “Peg” Yoder in Indianapolis. She survives along with a daughter, Carolyn Miller of Elkhart; a son Robert (Joni) Miller …read more.

Larry Dean Smith, 58, of rural Columbia City died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis where he was admitted last Saturday following a fall. He was born on Sept. 27, 1960, in Columbia City,  a son of the late Richard D. and Ann (Bechtold) Smith. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Robert “Bob” Nicholas, 93, Leesburg, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Dennis Ray Shreve, known by most as “Denny,” passed away at 7:09 a.m. Thursday, Sept.5, 2019 in his Silver Lake home surrounded by his loving family. He was 65 years old. Born on Sept. 10, 1953 in Durbin, Dennis was the son of Raymond and Virginia (Heiny) Shreve. He attended Anderson High School and spent …read more.

Intelligent, independent, hardworking and organized were a few ways to describe Vera Mallane. In her 93 years of life, Vera saw the world drastically change and found true love that lasted a lifetime and blossomed to have five generations in her family. With the first motel opening in San Luis Obispo, California; the year 1925 …read more.

Edna Mae Meyer, age 82, of Columbia City, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Gene H. Stoffel, 90, of Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019 at Masons Health Care. He was born on Sept. 14, 1928, in Huntington, to Frank and Mary (Gill) Stoffel. He was a US Army veteran having served in Korea. He was a Budweiser rep for many years. Upon retirement he owned and operated …read more.

Peggy Sue Music, 72, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 4, 2019, at her residence. On Feb, 24, 1947, Peggy was born in Knott County, Kentucky at her home to Thomas R. and Bonnie (Gayheart) Kelly. On April 30, 1977, Peggy married Ray Music. Peggy’s life was her family and her faith in God. She loved …read more.

Wayne A. Stephan, 65, North Manchester, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. One of five children, Wayne was born in Huntington, Indiana on April 5, 1954 to J. Eldon and Jessie L. (Brodrick) Stephan. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. A year later …read more.

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, Martha (Sue) Hays, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86 in St Louis, Mo., after a short illness. Sue was born on Sept. 17, 1932, in Wabash, to Dorwin and Lenore (Conner) Pearson. She grew up and attended school in Wabash,; received her …read more.

Anna June Long, 93, of Wabash, surrounded by family and friends, passed away at 3:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at her residence. Anna was born on June 1, 1926, in Miami County, to the late Willard and Mary (Weller) Draper.  She married Neil H. Long on Jan.16, 1944; he passed away on March 28, …read more.

Jill L. Ukinski, 52, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Jill was born on March 14, 1967 in Melrose Park, IL, the daughter of Bruce and Olga (Cholod) Peterson. She is survived by two children, Joshua and Abigail Ukinski, both of Plymouth; her parents, Bruce and Olga Peterson of …read more.

Steven “Seve” Paul Grossnickle, 72, of Cedar, formerly Winona Lake, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, with his family by his side. Seve was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Wabash to parents Paul and Mary Jane Stukey Grossnickle. After graduating from Warsaw High School, Seve earned an undergraduate degree at DePauw University, where he was …read more.

By CYNTHIA CATES Executive Director Kosciusko Literacy Services WARSAW — Camila is a Read to Grow Children’s Book Club graduate who is now in kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary. Read to Grow is administered by Kosciusko Literacy Services and is a countywide program. Camila is doing very well in school having mastered colors, counting, numbers, and …read more.

Cleo M. Morris, 93, of Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born Sept, 17, 1925 in Hazard, Neb., to Charles and Julia (McDuffee) Carter.Cleo Cleo was a graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Eugene M. “Gene” Morris, at the Wabash Christian Church on June …read more.

Debbra (Debbie) Ann Sunday, 65, of Wabash, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Florida, to Shirley Ann (Heeter) Swinger and Chester Earl Swinger. Both proceeded her in death. Debbie graduated from Goodrich High School, Goodrich, Michigan, in 1974. She married Barry …read more.

Robert S. Thomas, 99, passed away in Danville, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Born in South Dakota on July 31, 1920, Bob was the son of Will and Lynda (Schroeder) Thomas. During his early schooling he rode his faithful horse, Nancy, to school. For high school he attended and graduated from a boarding high school …read more.

Mary Ellen Hission, 96, Plymouth, died of natural causes on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. She was born on June 25, 1923, in Shoals, Indiana to John and Grace (Briscoe) Hission, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by one brother, John T. Hission. At Indiana University, Mary Ellen worked part-time in the comptroller’s office. …read more.

Timothy A. Harty, “The Grill Master,” 48, of Plymouth died Saturday, Aug. 31 in Saint Joseph Health Systems of South Bend after a life long health condition. Tim was born the son of Rollie Eugene Harty and Beverly Zehner Green on Nov. 14, 1970, at Plymouth. He has been a life long resident of the …read more.

Larry I. Wynkoop, 78, of Kewanna died at 4:20 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital of Winamac. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 12:33 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1400 block North CR 400E, Warsaw. Police were notified of a physical fight that was occurring. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1200 block East Clark Street, Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with he Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:51 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, SR 15, north of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Carrie K. Long, 43, EMS B28 Lane, Pierceton; and Alex J. Simpson, 69, East CR 600N, North Webster. Long drove her vehicle into the path of Simpson’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

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

An amateurish attempt to have city council candidate Chris Plack’s name stricken from the fall ballot died quickly Friday. A letter attacking Plack’s candidacy as an independent candidate had been sent to local media, but the issue was set aside by the Kosciusko County Election Board after reviewing the circumstances in a meeting Friday morning. …read more.

WARSAW — 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 age …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Grace Church invites the community to the annual Park and Play: Classic Car Cruise-In from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event is held at 101 W. School St., across from the little league fields. The First ten classic cars registered receive a $10 gift card. Peoples choice award winners …read more.

WARSAW — On Aug. 18, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Keely Roe was crowned by Indiana Job’s Daughters as Junior Miss Indiana. Roe is the daughter of Terrence and Lori Roe, Warsaw. She has a younger brother, Griffin, and is a freshman at Warsaw Community High School. Roe also participates in her school …read more.

Football results for Friday, Sept. 6.

WARSAW — The Tigers couldn’t come all the way back from an 11-point halftime deficit in a 24-19, Northern Lakes Conference-opening loss to Plymouth Friday.

MIDDLEBURY – Caid Lacey ran for 217 yards to lead Northridge to a 27-0 win over Wawasee Friday night.

Grace College sports wraps for Friday, Sept. 6.

A hot dog eating contest, dance performances, a display of a few Porsches and live music were the highlights of Warsaw’s First Friday, tonight, Friday, Sept. 6, in downtown Warsaw. A light rain and temperatures in the low 60s didn’t keep some people away for the event. Joseph “Cole” Shepherd, Earl Frantz and Adam Harrington …read more.

WARSAW — A judge has ruled that homeowners are entitled to a permanent injunction that will once again prohibit almost all motorized racing at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The ruling by Special Judge Stephen R. Bowers was issued on Sept. 3 and represents a significant defeat for members of the fair board who began allowing …read more.

William “Bill” Shull, 99 formerly of Columbia City, died at 12:07 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla where he had been a resident since 2017. He was born in Orland on Feb. 19, 1920, a son of the late Ralph and Fern (McDowell) Shull. His formative years were spent in Steuben …read more.

Virginia A. Weaver, 83, South Whitley, passed away at 5:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at her home. Born Sept. 9, 1935, in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of Reading and Tressa (Danneker) Moore. She attended high school while living in Pennsylvania before moving to California, Larwill and South Whitley. On January 7, 1956 …read more.

WARSAW — MudLOVE is celebrating its 10th anniversary by continuing to give back to others through a party and fundraiser in Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In September 2009, MudLOVE was started by Luke Wright out of a garage. The organization quickly outgrew the garage and moved to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — We all know the nervous feeling you get when you see a police car following you.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 8900 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. Dollar General reported criminal mischief. 1:12 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 4900 block South SR 19 and West CR 500S, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. …read more.

WARSAW — In response to the release of ILEARN results to the public this week, four superintendents in Kosciusko County school districts issued the following letter Friday, Sept. 6: Dear Kosciusko County parents and shareholders: Indiana Department of Education recently released scores from the latest version of state testing. The results of ILEARN indicated lower …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, West CR 25S, west of South CR 900W, Etna Green. Driver: Tina A. Mikel, 49, West CR 75N, Etna Green. Mikel was traveling east on West CR 25S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

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

Kaleb Brandon Green, 23, Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works on Friday, Sept. 6, approved the first step toward moving Mantis Skate Park to Richardson-Dubois Park along East Market Street. Parks Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa presented a concept design contract for the park relocation with American Ramp Company, Joplin, Mo., in the amount of $7,500. The company currently …read more.

Max A. Huffer, 81 and a lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Fort Wayne at Parkview Randallia Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. The son of Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer, he was father to Brooks Huffer, Marc Huffer, Stacy Huffer and Carrie Davis. A Life Celebration is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Literacy Services is hosting the 2019 Author Dinner “How William Became Shakespeare” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Owl’s Nest in North Webster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The dinner raises much needed funds to provide literacy services. Tickets are $100, of which $65 is tax-deductible as allowed by law. There …read more.

Anna M. Bays, 87, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1932, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Amos and Annie (Reffit) Marsillett. Anna lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area. She was united in marriage to Turner Bays on Oct. 6, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace’s women’s tennis team kept its perfect start intact with a 7-0 drubbing of Manchester on Thursday.

Boys tennis results from Thursday, Sept. 5.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Paint in the Park Jr. Program at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept.  20. This is a junior edition of the traditional Paint in the Park program. The $15 Registration fee includes all supplies and instruction. The event is open for ages 8-13. For more information …read more.

PLYMOUTH — With wins over Plymouth and Wawasee, NorthWood completed an eighth straight unbeaten NLC dual meet season.

ALBION — Imagine waking up to the sounds of the lions roaring, birds calling and wolves howling. That’s the opportunity that awaits those who sign up for the annual Roar ‘n’ Snore at Black Pine scheduled this year for Saturday, Sept. 14. The family-oriented event has been going on for more than 10 years. Participants …read more.

SYRACUSE – LCA used to second-half goals to take down Wawasee, 3-0, in girls soccer Thursday night.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Scott Eberly is the guy behind the scenes at Manchester University who sets up hundreds of chairs for commencement and steps out the spacing for each row. This summer, he and his crew of students worked tirelessly to move staff and faculty members into nearly 100 different offices. On Aug. 29, the …read more.

Soccer results for Thursday, Sept. 5.

WARSAW — Improvements at the US 30 and Parker Street intersection — one of the busiest intersections in Kosciusko County — are beginning today, Friday, Sept. 6. The Indiana Department of Transportation is in charge of the intersection improvement project. The state is also working on the Argonne Road intersection along US 30 to improve …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sherrif’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 5100 block of South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Mary Pamer made a report of forgery. 9:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Travis Green advised that someone stole his Chrysler Town and Country. …read more.

Volleyball results for Thursday, Sept. 5.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An Amish housewife was allegedly raped in her own home last week.

WARSAW — An Albion man was recently arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer on two occasions. Kevin Michael Klaehn, 27, 266 E. CR 400S, Albion, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine and dealing in methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, both level 3 felonies; dealing in methamphetamine, a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:34 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, North SR 19 and West CR 1100N, Etna Green. Drivers: James Slabaugh, 18, West CR 1100N, Milford; and Jesse Skeans, 44, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Slabaugh’s vehicle was westbound on CR 1100N when he reached down for his …read more.

Darvin R. Lafferty, Jr., 52, and lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was the son of Darvin R. Lafferty, Sr. and the late Sharon (Mulldune) Lafferty. Born Nov. 10, 1966, in Warsaw, he was a 1985 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He went …read more.

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

WARSAW — Organizers of The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club held their ninth annual HomebrewFest June 22 at The Garden at Cerulean in Winona Lake. Patrons sampled over 40 homemade beers and ciders. About $6,681 in net proceeds were donated to Combined Community Services.

WARSAW — An alcoholic beverage permit transfer for the Phillips 66 Convenience Store in Warsaw was denied during the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The business, located at 2518 E. Center St., has not had a representative present at any board meeting regarding the permit transfer since July. An …read more.

Middle school football results for Thursday, Sept. 5.

WARSAW — A report of a drowning on the city’s north side turned out to be a false alarm, Warsaw Police said late Thursday afternoon. Dispatch received a report of an apparent drowning about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5,  inside a fenced-in pond west of Canterbury House Apartments on Husky Trail. Fire and police responded …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities. Five winners will be selected to travel to Indianapolis in …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Education publicly released statewide results of the Spring 2019 ILEARN results on Wednesday, Sept. 4. ILEARN recently replaced the former state assessment program known as ISTEP+. However, in comparison to past ISTEP+ scores, ILEARN showed lower achievement levels across the state in both language arts and mathematics. According to …read more.

Lova A. Wyckoff, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10:59 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Paintsville, Ky. to Jesse and Elsie (Colvin) Hitchcock. She moved to Kosciusko County in the 1960’s and lived the remainder of her life here. She was a home keeper …read more.

Dennis R. Shreve, a resident of Silver Lake, passed away just after 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in his Silver Lake home. He was 65 years old. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left on their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Anna M. Bays, 87, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARSAW — A one-car accident at the corner of West Winona Avenue and South Hand Avenue in Warsaw left the vehicle in a precarious position Thursday afternoon, Sept. 5. The driver of a Mercedes apparently failed to negotiate a curve as he traveled on Winona Avenue and onto South Hand Avenue. The vehicle struck two …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert, will be speaking at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the KCH Administration Classroom. His lecture is titled, “The Science of Exercise.” Community members are welcome to attend. If interested in attending, call (574) 529-2652 and your name will be added to the RSVP list. Enter …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:48 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, US 30, near SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Destiny L. Bell, 20, East Walnut Drive D., Syracuse; and Breanna K. Welsh, 23, South Viking Drive, Mentone. Bell was merging her vehicle onto the eastbound lanes of US 30 from SR …read more.

WARSAW — The Kiwanis Club of Warsaw raised $62,441.29 to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth. MNT steals the lives of 34,000 babies every year, and Kiwanis clubs are raising money to provide vaccinations for mothers and babies, all to prevent this deadly disease. “It was important for our …read more.

Don Cowan, 73, Syracuse, passed away on September 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1946 in Louisville, Ky. to Cedric & Eva (LaShelle) Cowan. He was a graduate of Hanover College. He served in the US Marines during the Vietnam war. On Dec. 27, 1967, he married Cassie Wells, who …read more.

VALPARAISO — A man was shot by a state trooper Wednesday night after police say he stole a maintenance truck on the Toll Road.

VALPARAISO — A man was shot by a state trooper Wednesday night after police say he stole a maintenance truck on the Toll Road. Officials say the incident began when the Valparaiso Police Department received a call about three males allegedly attempting to break into cars around 2 p.m. today. Police saw a vehicle that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace’s men’s golf team may have one of the youngest teams in the Crossroads League, but the Lancers have high hopes for the 2019-20 season.

WARSAW — Deputies at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were recently treated to a special delivery — pizza, courtesy of an 11-year-old Warsaw boy. Haiden Hastings, a sixth grader at Washington Elementary School, did chores to earn money to purchase several pizzas for the deputies. Kosciusko Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes shared the story of Haiden’s …read more.

WABASH — Entries will be accepted for the annual Clark Gallery Photography Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. The exhibit will be on display at the Honeywell Center Sept. 26 through Nov. 4. Scholarship for the exhibit is provided by Harmon Photography. Professional and amateur photographers may enter up to three …read more.

Civil Collections The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Western Property Service v. Carisa and Shay Addison, $3,500 Warsaw Health Systems LLC v. Timothy Allen, $1,242.93 Bobbie Christy, $2,873.85 Ashley Deeds, $2,275.69 Beth Fisher, $3,383.06 Henry Hartley, $1,1776.61 Sofia Hernandez, $1,143.95 Ronald Kuhn, $1,445.91 Terri …read more.

WARSAW — Enjoy a car show, musical performance, and hot dog eating contest during First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. The event’s theme is “Bringing Hope.” Community awareness booths such as All Things New, Combined Community Services, and The Bowen Center, will be at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw football head coach Bart Curtis was named Colts/NFL Coach of the Week.