By Darla McCammon Most of us have heard of John James Audubon, the famous wildlife bird artist. Another artist, lesser known but rivaling and often surpassing Audubon in talent, was Roger Tory Peterson. Peterson wrote over 20 books with his “Field Guide to The Birds” becoming one of the most popular and authoritative books ever …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — First responders from New Paris are responding to an accident on US 6, between CR 127 and CR 29. According to dispatchers, two cars collided, with at least one person injured. Med Flight is being called to the scene. First responders requested US 6 be closed at CR 123. We will update …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 20, County Attorney Chad Miner told commissioners he was recently contacted by Warsaw city Attorney Scott Reust about the old Arnolt property receivership. The city is seeking to take ownership of the Arnolt property near Argonne Road, with potential plans to have the building demolished. …read more.

LARWILL — Whitko School Corporation’s principals and department heads discussed the start of the school year and routines at the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, Aug. 19. During her report, Pierceton Elementary School Principal Michele Smith addressed board members about the school’s new arrival procedure. “Students enter the building at 7:45 a.m. and go either …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County Special Olympics participated in a pair of regional sports tournaments.

WARSAW — Republican voters in three towns — Etna Green, Pierceton and Silver Lake — will cast votes tonight, Aug. 20, to pare down the number of candidates for the fall ballot. Voting begins at 7 p.m. today in the first three towns. Voting in Etna Green will happen at the Heritage Park building. Pierceton …read more.

Warsaw —  Titus Funeral Home has become Warsaw’s first and exclusive Life Celebration provider, the company said in a news release. Reaching that distinction means providing families with unparalleled service, personalized tributes, and customized funeral experiences, the company said in a news release. Titus Funeral Home has always offered individualized services focusing on each family’s …read more.

Rex Herbert Goings, 76, South Whitley, died at 1:06 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He was born March 27, 1943, in Columbia City, a son of the late Ivan E. and Dorothy L. (Bauman) Goings. His formative …read more.

Galen Eugene “Gib” Gilbert, 86, Columbia City, passed away quietly at his home at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. He was born on July 7, 1933, in South Whitley, the son of William Lester and Hulleta M. (Kistler) Gilbert. He graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1952. He went on …read more.

Roslyn “Rose” Gaham, 67, Columbia City, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at her home. Born in Wolf Lake, at Lucky Hospital, on July 15, 1952, to the late Merle and Sylvia (Iden) Butler. She spent her formative years in Churubusco, attending Churubusco High School. She was married to Billy Gaham in the gazebo …read more.

Tammy R. (Acord) Brembeck, 58, Syracuse, lost her courageous fight with cancer on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. She was born to Norm and Judy Acord on Oct. 29, 1960, in Kokomo. She was lucky enough to marry her soulmate, Tom Brembeck, on May 28, 2011, who survives. She was the proud owner and operator of …read more.

John Joseph Shoudel, 77, Ligonier, passed away on Aug. 16, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 22, 1941, in Auburn, to Carl and Rosena (Miller) Shoudel.  He graduated from Ligonier High School in 1960. He worked for Parker Hannifin for 43 years. He served his country honorably in …read more.

Julene (Adams) Stout, 62, Liberty Mills, passed at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, at 11:30 p.m, Aug. 16, 2019. Born on Nov. 26, 1956, in Paintsville, Ky., she was the daughter of Cecil and Martha (Williams) Adams. On Jan. 25, 1976, she married her best friend, Lowell Stout. The two were wed for 43 years. …read more.

Gary L. Favorite, 62, rural Wabash, died at 3:48 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1956, in Wabash, to Carl E. and Gladys Lucille (Jeffries) Favorite. He was a 1975 graduate of Northfield High School and attended I.T.T. Technologies. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman who allegedly gave false identifying information to police after being pulled over for speeding received an additional charge after kneeing an officer in the groin when she was taken to jail. Misty Dawn Warren-Siegel, 41, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, is being charged with battery of a law enforcement …read more.

Rachel C. Thompson, 68, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Born on Nov. 13, 1950, in Rienzi, Miss., she was the daughter of Leonard L. Huggins and Joyce A. (Ballard) Green. The family would move to Gary, where she attended Emerson High School. Rachel would …read more.

On Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, Tyana Brittany Montgomery of Knox, loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 27. She was born on Feb. 25, 1992, in Salyersville, Ky. to Jeff Montgomery and Tina Montgomery (Cooper). She was a creative soul, who used her passion in her own …read more.

BOURBON — An alarm at the Bourbon liquor store early Sunday morning, resulted in a suspect being arrested and another alleged burglary uncovered. Laydon Nathaniel Butler-Umanos, 34, Fort Wayne, is facing numerous felony charges including burglary, a level 2 felony. Bourbon Police were called to an alarm at 12:58 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2300 block North CR 350W, Warsaw. Nipsco reported a car that struck a pole. 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 11600 block McCulloch Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a verbal argument. 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3700 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, South CR 650W, south of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alexis C. Brazo, 24, South CR 700W, Claypool. Brazo was traveling north on CR 650W when a deer entered the roadway. Brazo swerved her vehicle to avoid …read more.

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

Della R. Reith, 63, Syracuse, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

WARSAW — Feeling hungry and competitive? The Lake City Lions Club will host a hotdog eating contest during First Friday in downtown Warsaw on Sept. 6. The contest will start at 5 p.m. in the city hall plaza across from the courthouse. Reeve Insurance Group is sponsoring the event and is offering cash prizes of …read more.

Girls golf results from Monday, Aug. 19.

Alan R. Schlagenhauf, 57, Leesburg, passed away at 11:42 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

SOUTH BEND — A new project now underway aims to harness the beauty, splendor, and energy of the St. Joseph River.

Anthony T. “Tony” Gammiere, 90, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Mr. Dwight S. Gunter, 64, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:22 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at his home. This followed a valiant battle with cancer since 2012. On Nov. 16, 1954, Dwight Steven Gunter was born in Cass County to Virgil and Beverly Jeanne Raye Gunter. Growing …read more.

WARSAW — The unveiling of three alternative routes to US 30 will be unveiled to the public on Sept. 18 at Lincoln Elementary, Mayor Joe Thallemer announced Monday night, Aug. 19. The meeting is the first opportunity for residents to see three tentative options for rerouting US 30 and converting it into a limited-access highway …read more.

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WARSAW – Warsaw is aiming to close the deal on the football field this season.

WINONA LAKE – Grace posted matching 3-0 shutouts over Rochester in men’s and women’s soccer action Monday at Miller Field.

Volleyball results for Monday, Aug. 19.

LAGRANGE – Keirstin Roose potted five goals to lead Lakeland to a lopsided 11-1 girls soccer win over Wawasee Monday afternoon.

WARSAW — The city’s assessed value — the basis for determining property tax rates — is expected to rise by a whopping $151 million dollars next year. The overall 16 percent increase is due to several annexations, including the airport industrial park, and a large amount of pent up construction that is coming to fruition, …read more.

Zimmer Biomet Grants $150K For STEM Initiatives WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools’ board of trustees received an update on something that everyone can relate to who’s ever had a tummy ache that made sitting in the classroom too difficult. WCS Nurse Coordinator Tracey Akers gave the board a report on the district’s nursing program, …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board spent most of the first meeting of the school year held tonight Aug. 19, discussing the upcoming softball field project and the latest class of distinguished alumni. The board approved for Barton Coe Vilamaa Architects & Engineers, Fort Wayne, to advertise bids for the upcoming softball project at …read more.

WARSAW — Police have arrested a Warsaw woman following a three-year investigation by her employer and booked her into the county jail for theft. Rachael A. Ormsby, 47, 509 Alward Street, Warsaw, is charged with four counts of felony theft, all level 6 felonies, and one count of misdemeanor theft, a class A misdemeanor. She …read more.

SYRACUSE — William J. “Bill” Pipp, who has been one of a number of people instrumental in getting gears moving in the Syracuse Water Control Device repair and establishing the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy was awarded the 2019 Wawasee Property Owners Association Chief Award. The award was presented Saturday, Aug. 17, during the …read more.

GOSHEN – The 30th annual Homestead Golf Outing will hit Elcona Golf Club on Sept. 9.

PIERCETON — Who can eat three tomatoes the fastest? The tomato eating contest is one of many events scheduled as the annual Heirloom Tomato Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 24. The events will be in the Old Train Depot and Brower Park. Among the events are at 5K run/walk, numerous displays and exhibits, live music from the …read more.

Frank N. Manwaring, 82, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family at 10:27 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born on July 30, 1937, in Warsaw, to the late Charles L. and Ellener E. (Nye) Manwaring. He married on Aug. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:51 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 100 block Walnut Street, Claypool. Report of a dog bite.  Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:53 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 700 block West Brooklyn Street, Syracuse. Dorothy Gilkey reported theft of $1,700 cash.  …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:55 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, Salman Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Marilyn S. Moore, 37, CR 23, New Paris. Moore’s vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle as she was backing out of a driveway. Damage up to $2,500.  7:25 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, SR 15, south …read more.

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

WARSAW — An Elkhart woman was recently arrested after allegedly dealing 14 grams of methamphetamine. Maryjean Emline Howard, 51, 1031 Middlebury St., Elkhart, is being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. On Aug. 15, the NET 43 Drug Task Force conducted a controlled purchase of …read more.

WARSAW – Just days remain before the fourth annual Sweet Sassy Golf Outing, and not only are golf spots running out, but so are the goodies.

MILFORD — A single vehicle collision at First and SR 15 (Higbee Street) in Milford, has shut down traffic from Catherine Street south to CR 1150N., until NIPSCO crews arrive and replace a utility pole broken off at the base and dangerously learning to the north. The accident occurred at approximately 1:51 p.m. today, Monday, …read more.

Warsaw — The 2019 OrthoWorx Summer Intern Team launched a new talent development initiative, RealME, recently to an audience of community leaders, industry partners and state education officials. RealME (Real Manufacturing Experiences) focuses on careers and educational pathways to local manufacturing opportunities and is a follow-up initiative to DiscoverME that the 2018 Summer Intern Team …read more.

Gwendolyn C. “Gwen” Huffman, 80, Claypool, passed away at 8:04 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Robling, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows Healthcare. She was born on Oct. 6, 1935, in Hamilton, OH to Layton and Earsel (Lewis) Johnson. She graduated from Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville and was married on Sept. 2, 1953, in Greenfield, to Theodore …read more.

WARSAW — More than 580 customers lost power at roughly 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in an area of downtown Warsaw, according to NIPSCO. The area includes a small part of West Market Street and is affecting at least one traffic signal. No other details were immediately available.        

WARSAW — The Wheels on Fire – Cancer Crusaders Team has been supporting cancer patients for 16 years. On Saturday, Aug. 24,  the team will be sponsoring their fourth annual ‘Smash Out Cancer’ event at the Akron Community Center in Akron. From 3-9 p.m. There will be music, food, 3 on 3 basketball, Cornhole, Volleyball, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center’s (WACC) Advanced Manufacturing Class project is a finalist in a bid to win $25,000 through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant. The proposal for this grant was one of 2,000 entries and has been selected as one of the 200 finalists. There will be 40 nonprofit winners, each receiving …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 10:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 500 block of South Old SR 13, Pierceton. Police responded to the Breanna Schneider residence to investigate a residential entry. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 400 block …read more.

WARSAW — To commemorate the 74th anniversary ending World War II on Sept. 2, 1945, a special event will be held Sept. 18, 2019, to honor Kosciusko County WWII Veterans.  Liberty Sewing Circle and Kosciusko Community Senior Services will present Threads of Valor quilts to eight nominated Kosciusko County WWII veterans at the Pete Thorn gymnasium …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, North SR 15, north of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Arnulfo Delgado, 30, North CR 200W, Warsaw. Delgado told police he was driving his vehicle with a trailer south on SR 15 and that the trailer started to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The public is invited to “paint the town purple” by participating in the Angel Run 5k & Beaman Home 35th Anniversary Block Party Saturday, Sept. 28.  The event will be held at Winona Lake Limitless Park, located at 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake. “Purple is the awareness/support color for domestic violence victims, …read more.

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

WARSAW — There are two major road projects beginning this week in Warsaw. Beginning Monday, Aug. 19, North Pointe Drive will be closed for reconstruction. The work zone will stretch from Mariners Drive to Husky Trail. North Pointe Drive will only be accessible from Mariners Drive. Traffic will not be allowed to access North Pointe …read more.

Barbara L. Wynn, 97, Rochester, passed away at 2:37 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester. She was born on April 11, 1922, in Rochester, the daughter of Manford and Lucille (Paschall) Newell. On Jan. 6, 1946, in Rochester, she married Eli Wynn. He preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1988. Mrs. …read more.

Carol A. Bright, 71, Rochester, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 16, 1948, in Rochester, the daughter of Fred R. and Rosemary (Holloway) McGlothin. On Febr. 24, 1968 in Rochester, she married Michael D. Bright and he survives. Mrs. Bright had worked at the …read more.

Geraldine “Gerry” Reiff, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 1:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Columbia City, to John F. and Rosina Amelia (Hartman) Karst. She was united in marriage to Samuel Ralph Reiff on Dec. 30, 1950, in Columbia City. …read more.

Janice B. Anglin, 84, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Missouri. She was born Aug. 4, 1935, to Golda and Maurice W. Reed. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1953. She married Max M. Anglin on Aug. 7, 1954. They moved to Warsaw where she worked at …read more.

WARSAW — A small but lingering chance of storms will continue through Wednesday, the National Weather Service predicts. The forecast for Monday, Aug. 19, includes a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through the evening hours. The high will be 85 and the overnight low will be 67, the weather service said. Tuesday will be …read more.

AKRON – Valley hopes to come up big with heightened expectations for its 2019 football season.

SYRACUSE – First-year head coach Jon Reutebuch will guide the Wawasee Warriors into the 2019 football season.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has announced new book arrivals coming soon. Those soon-to-arrive selections include “A Reluctant Bride” by Jody Hedlund, “The Russia Account” by Stephen Coonts, “Scout Moor, Junior Manager” by Theresa Howell, “A Song of Joy” by Lauraine Snelling, “Storm Rising” by Ronie Kendig, “The Strawberry Thief” by Joanne Harris, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paced by Braedyn O’Dell’s repeat low-medalist round, Northridge earned the repeat team title at the Wawasee Invite, while the Warriors were second Saturday.

Girls golf results from Saturday, Aug. 17.

GARY — A Statewide AMBER Alert has been declared for a 16-year-old girl from Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office requested the activation of an AMBER Alert from Crown Point in northwest Indiana.  The victim, Madison Elizabeth Yancy Eddlemon, is a 16-year-old white girl who is 5-feet,1-inch tall, weighs 97 pounds, has blonde hair …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace hopes to ride a solid 2018 into its 2019 volleyball ledger.

LCA soccer started with a bang for both boys and girls programs Saturday while Warsaw dropped its lid lifter against Carroll.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee rallied big time to beat Bremen, 3-2, in the volleyball season lid lifter.

WINONA LAKE — Henrik Söderström, an artist, designer and idea enthusiast, will present his mixed media artwork Sept. 13, during the opening reception for his exhibit, “Dreaming of linear tunnels in the sky, thousands of permanently underground rabbits pushed and prodded the dirt until their feet were sore,” in the art gallery of Mount Memorial …read more.

Lowell Craig Priser, 52, of Lakeville, died at 4:49 a.m. Thursday, Aug.t 15, 2019, at his home. He was born on Jan. 1, 1967, in Fort Wayne, to the late Floyd E. and Marjorie (Smith) Priser. On Aug. 13, 1988, in LaPaz, IN, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean (Smith) Priser. Lowell is …read more.

Jackie Ray Dingess, 63, North Manchester, died at 4:43 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. On June 6, 1956, Jackie was born in West Virginia to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. Jackie was a man that enjoyed working on old hot rods and other types of cars. He could …read more.

Marlin E. Worden, 79, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:47 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Spencer E. Mills, 88, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:24 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Blair Ridge Health Center of Peru. On May 16, 1931, Spencer Eli Mills was born in Cass County to Eli and Rosella Westerhouse Mills. When patriotism beckoned Spencer answered the call serving with …read more.

Former Leiters Ford resident, Dana Anderson Simpson, 48, of Monticello was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Lafayette. On March 5, 1971, Dana Leann Anderson was born in Plymouth. She was the treasured daughter of Jerry and Regina Rustik Anderson. …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police investigated the following incidents: 3:01 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. A person’s driver’s license, insurance cards and Social Security card were found and turned into police. 1:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Helen D. Smoker reported the theft of a …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:32 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Thomas A. Edgar, 62, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Edgar backed his vehicle from a no parking area and struck the driver’s side rear wheel of a parked school bus, owned by Warsaw Community Schools, …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce has announced that the August 2019 Member of the Month is Walls Building Incorporated. Walls Building specializes in new home construction, home and industrial remodeling, tree transplanting and in the sale of bulk landscaping supplies such as mulch, stone and dirt. Walls Building is also responsible for the …read more.

Warsaw Community School has announced it will welcome Kevin Hines to share his story of hope, healing and recovery during a multi-day event that teaches people of all ages the art of wellness, and the ability to survive pain with true resilience. In an effort to give as many people in the community access to …read more.

Entries for the $2,500 shopping spree will be accepted the entire month of August.

Remember those recruiting videos the city unveiled earlier this year in hopes of luring police and fire applicants? Turns out the city got some impressive results. The newest round of openings for the police department attracted 108 applicants, including ones from Oklahoma and Texas, according to Jennifer Whitaker, director for human resources for the city. …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.

WARSAW — Kmart in Warsaw is closing, according to an employee. A worker with the store on US 30 confirmed the announcement Saturday morning. The move appears to be part of another round of closings of Kmart and Sears stores. According to numerous reports,  The latest round of closings involves the shuttering of five Kmarts …read more.

WARSAW – Football scrimmages on Friday night signify the fall sports kick-off for the 2019-20 athletic calendar.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Jessica Marie Hall, 29, Warsaw, and Jordan William Dallie, 29, Mishawaka, have been arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s officers in connection with thefts occurring Aug. 1 and Aug. 4, in that county. Both have been booked on initial charges of burglary and theft. A case report will be completed and sent to …read more.

MENTONE — Growing up in Mentone, Mike Yazel has felt a pull to art since he first started drawing. He enjoys trying multiple different mediums for his artwork including watercolor, oil, glass blowing, blacksmithing and wood carving.

Edward J. “Ed” Frost Jr., 51, Warsaw, passed away at 4:26 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1967, in Pontiac, Mich. to Edward J. and Marilyn K. (Wilson) Frost Sr. He grew up in Michigan, attended Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Mich., and …read more.

Verna Bontrager, 92, Goshen, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born April 14, 1927, in Nappanee to Samuel C. and Amanda (Borkholder) Chupp. On Feb. 3, 1949, she married Gideon J. Bontrager.  He died Sept. 23, 2008. Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Bert) Stutzman of Goshen; two sons, Gene A. (Cinde) …read more.

Michael L. McCoy, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family and friends following a short battle with cancer. He resided in Columbia City nearly all his life. He was born Nov. 20, 1948, to Robert and Donna (Burns) McCoy. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School …read more.

Dean Edward Bitzel, 47, LaFontaine, died at 8:51 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 9, 1972, in Wabash County, Indiana to James “Sonny” and Sarina Marie (Tucker) Bitzel. He was a 1990 graduate of Southwood High School. He received his Associates Degree from International Business …read more.

Mr. Spencer E. Mills, 88,  passed away at 5:24 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Blair Ridge Health Center of Peru. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch presented Terry L. Tucker, of Maple Leaf Farms, with the state’s highest agricultural honor, the AgriVision Award. Tucker was one of two honored with the award. Now in its 13th year, the award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their communities. …read more.

GOSHEN — Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College will host a goat cheese-making class from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Learn more about raising goats, milking and turning goat milk into cheese. Participants will join Ruth Mischler, assistant professor and farm animal expert at Merry Lea, on her morning chores and …read more.