Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, County Farm Road, north of CR 600S, Warsaw. Driver: Sarah N. Huffman, 51, West CR 600S, Claypool. Huffman told police she was driving her vehicle north on County Farm Road when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 100 block of West State Street, Etna Green. Police responded to the Amanda Ewing residence to investigate an invasion of privacy. 4:36 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 6600 block of West CR 500S, Mentone. Police responded to the William …read more.

Gladys Riley, 74, and a lifetime resident of the Etna Green area, passed away unexpectedly at 10:10 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. The daughter of Harry W. Slabaugh and Virginia K. (Gray) Slabaugh, she was a graduate of Etna Green High School. In fact, she was valedictorian of the class …read more.

Donald Albert Sweatland passed away at 10:52 Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. He was born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Rome, N.Y. He was one of five children and the son of Ivan Earl and Mary Lucille (Griffith) Sweatland. …read more.

WARSAW — The city is seeking to take ownership of the old Arnolt property near Argonne Road in hopes of having the buildings demolished. The acquisition plan in which the city would drop its outstanding unsafe building violations in exchange for the property rights was approved by the city board of works and safety Friday …read more.

Lois V. Kinder passed away quietly at 10:55 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Age 90 at the time of her death, she was a longtime area resident. Born Lois Bright on Dec. 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Clifford Bright and Marie (Slabaugh) Bright. She was one of three …read more.

WARSAW — Investigators with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office are seeking assistance with the identification of the three people in connection with a string of burglaries that targeted Amish families on Aug. 11. The photographs, which include a gray Chevrolet Impala, were taken at the Speedway gas station in Nappanee. Anyone with information relating to …read more.

  WARSAW — Signs promoting safety at local bus stops are available for anyone interested in Warsaw. The “STOP MEANS STOP” yard signs can be picked up at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department station No. 2, at 2204 E. Center St., Warsaw. The purpose of the signs is to remind drivers to use caution around school …read more.

James Fred Dooley, 73, Disko, passed at 11:44 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 27, 1945, in Grundy, West Virginia to Walter and Flossie (Sluss) Dooley. He married on Oct. 24, 1965, in Virginia to Mary Kathleen Bailey, she preceded on July 13, 2018. He worked at the …read more.

SYRACUSE — “If walls could talk,” this Centennial Home farmhouse would ramble on for hours about the impact of the Mellinger family on Lake Wawasee. Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum presents the second of the 2019 Centennial Homes series at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive. Much of the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Madelyn Zimmerman, a graduate of Wawasee High School, received the Emerging Women in Agriculture Leadership Award for Indiana Thursday, Aug. 15. The award was presented during the Lt. Governor’s Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair. Zimmerman graduated in 2019 from Wawasee and was a member of the school’s FFA chapter. In …read more.

WABASH – Comedy legend Rodney Carrington will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Carrington has been making audiences laugh for 20 years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy and music. His albums include humor-inspired songs like “Fred,” “Dancin’ with a Man,” “Show Them to Me,” and “Don’t Look Now.” He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:59 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, East May Lane, west of North CR 700E, Leesburg. Driver: Stephen R. White, 77, East CR 650N, North Webster. White told police he was turning his vehicle around at the end of a cul-de-sac when his vehicle struck …read more.

Roger Dean Wright, 64, rural South Whitley, died unexpectedly while doing yard work at his sister-in-law’s home on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. He was born May 27, 1955, in Kokomo, a son of the late Charles Hickman and Betty L. (Hughes) Wright. His formative years were spent in Kokomo. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in August …read more.

Justin Hughes was a guy who enjoyed life to its fullest. He had a great sense of humor and loved to give those he loved a hard time. You could tell how much he liked you by the effort Justin put into teasing around with you. He was very gentle and would do almost anything …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Researchers at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams are actively monitoring Blue-green algae in Kosciusko County amid reports outside of Indiana in which dogs have died after coming in contact with the algae. Blue-green algae, also called “cyanobacteria,” grow well in warm water. As a result, shallow areas of lakes, where …read more.

Dorothy J. Timmons, 98, Wabash, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor – East, in Wabash.  She was born on July 25, 1921, in Wabash County, to the late Walter L. and Edith (Young) Martin. She was a 1939 graduate of Linlawn High School. She retired from First …read more.

Robert W. Dyson, 96, rural Roann, died at 3:50 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born March 31, 1923, in Wabash County, to William and Mary (Clock) Dyson. Bob was a 1941 graduate of Roann High School. He married Dorotha J. Meyer in Elkhart, on April 10, …read more.

Mr. Jack L. Smiley, 85, Rochester passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 at his home. On Dec. 3, 1933, Jackie Lee Smiley was born in Rochester to Russell and Leah Downs Smiley. He graduated with the Class of 1951 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, he entered the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Central Noble transfer Jack Gibbons and a host of Wawasee tennis newcomers are looking to move up in the NLC rankings this fall.

WARSAW — Don’t expect to see a lot of sunshine through the weekend. The National Weather Service in North Webster predicts a continuing chance of rain and overcast skies each day through Sunday. There is a 40-percent chance of storms Friday and Friday night, Aug. 15, in Kosciusko County, the weather service said. The high …read more.

MASON, OHIO — Kings Island has big news for thrill-seekers.

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

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WARSAW — A woman who police say was a victim of domestic violence ended up being charged with drug crimes when officers reported finding Fentanyl in her purse. Kassandra Denise Roberts, 26, 3867 N. SR 15, Warsaw, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony. She was booked Aug. 14 in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School leadership students Devin Van Lue, Nick Lesko, Conner Lucas and Pathways CTE Radio/TV Instructors Jeremy Van Lue and Phil Huffman were awarded the Indiana Broadcasters Association 2019 Cardinal Community Service Award Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne. This award was presented to 93.7 FM The Mix, the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man is facing 10 charges in two separate theft cases. Josiah James Shively, 34, 201 S. Church St., Claypool, is being charged with five counts of theft, all count A misdemeanors; sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony; and four counts of theft with a prior conviction, all level 6 felonies.  …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

PIERCETON — Ricky Jefferson has been the music instructor for the past year at South Whitley Elementary School, but thanks to a new opportunity, he is now the elementary music instructor for both of Whitko’s elementary schools. “We are so excited to have Mr. Jefferson join the Pierceton family,” said Pierceton Elementary School Principal Michele …read more.

Mary Ann Plummer, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in her residence. She was born on July 30, 1944, to Jesse L. and Maude (Ohlwine) Rollins in Churubusco. She was united in marriage on Oct. 13, 1994, to Tex Plummer in Warsaw. She graduated from Churubusco High School. She worked …read more.

WARSAW — The city parks and recreation department’s Central Park Concert Series continues Friday night, Aug. 19, with the bluegrass band, The  Matchellers. The show at the Central Park Plaza starts at 7 p.m. The duo includes Warsaw native Andrew Morris and Julie Bates, of Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsors include Indiana Arts Commission, Kosciusko County …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Following a lengthy, comprehensive investigation, NET 43 officers executed a controlled purchase of 1 oz. of methamphetamine in Silver Lake, on Tuesday. Following the transaction, a traffic stop was conducted on the prime suspect, Cory Krider. The traffic stop resulted in the discovery of an additional ounce of methamphetamine. An interview with …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with police from local law enforcement agencies will participate roving patrols throughout August, according to a press release from the Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership. The patrols will also be conducted by troopers from the Indiana State Police and will be used for interdiction aimed at …read more.

Nancy Ellen Trump, 76, rural Mentone, passed surrounded by her family at 10:42 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 25, 1942, in Warsaw to James “Ted” Russell and Frances (Martin) Koch. She married on April 2, 1967, in the Bethlehem Baptist …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Three people were taken to the hospital Wednesday, Aug. 14, after a two-vehicle accident on SR 14, at the intersection of CR 600W, Silver Lake. The preliminary results of the investigation indicate that a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, driven by Anthony Collins, 22, Silver Lake, was traveling south on CR 600W, approaching SR …read more.

WARSAW — A man and woman were recently arrested after stealing merchandise from Walmart. Austin Lee Fairchild, 26, 300 Harrison Ave., Geneva; also showing an address of 3160 N. Stoneburner Road, Warsaw; and Tiranda Marie Stevens, 23, 241 S. Robinson Road, Pierceton, are being charged with two counts of theft, class A misdemeanors; and two …read more.

Editor’s note: Due to recent software changes at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, InkFreeNews will not be posting traffic infractions and marriage dissolutions this week. We hope to post them next week. Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Ruch Rentals v. Ashley …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:    

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1100 block South CR 675W, Warsaw. Gregory Hunsberger reported criminal mischief involving a vehicle.  9:32 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 12100 block Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Everett Metzger reported theft of firearms valued at $350.  8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee claimed three dual golf wins Wednesday in a quad at South Shore.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, SR 14 and South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Anthony Collins, 22, Disco E, Silver Lake; and David B. Kintzel, 47, SR 14, Akron. The vehicles collided when Kintzel’s vehicle was traveling west on SR 14 and Collins …read more.

WARSAW — A man accused of battering and strangling a female roommate was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Wednesday, Aug. 14,  Charles Cornelius Cotton, Jr., 31, with addresses on file as both Warsaw and Syracuse, pleaded guilty to battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

Mary Plummer, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 1:57 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation color guard and music students, along with their director, spent Aug, 9-10th in Indianapolis at the DCI world championships. Last school year students were nominated by their director for a position with the 2019 INpact band. This is a group of up to 500 jr. high students from around the …read more.

Mr. Jack L. Smiley, 85, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Aug. 14, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

CLARK COUNTY— Hunters in southern Indiana are keeping a close eye on a viral disease that may thin the deer herd this season. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed a case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in Clark County this week. The viral disease, which impacts white-tailed deer when they are bitten by midges – …read more.

WARSAW — A house on Old Road 30E sustained about $50,000 damage from an electrical fire early Thursday morning, Aug. 15. A family member at 3926 Old Road 30E awoke to the smell of smoke at about 3 a.m. While there was plenty of smoke, it took firefighters nearly an hour to find the fire, …read more.

WARSAW — Beginning Monday, Aug. 19, North Pointe Drive in Warsaw will be closed between Husky Trail and Mariners Drive for a lengthy reconstruction project. Local traffic for businesses and residents will have access only from Mariners Drive. No traffic will be allowed to access North Pointe Drive from Husky Trail, according to a news …read more.

Donald A. Sweatland, a loving father, husband and grandfather, passed away quietly in Paddock Springs Senior Living, Warsaw on Wednesday. At the time of his 10:52 p.m. death he was 82 years old. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home.

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WARSAW – Harrison Mevis is in position to make quite an impact for Warsaw soccer and football in 2019.

WARSAW — Republicans in four area towns will hold conventions next week to pare down the fall ballot. Etna Green, Pierceton and Silver Lake will have conventions at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20. Mentone will have its convention at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, according to Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan. Registered Republicans in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Anyone who has ever counseled someone struggling with substance abuse knows the harsh realities involved. Barry Andrew put it this way, “it can weigh heavily on your heart and mind.” Andrew, a native of Warsaw, is the director of the Kosciusko County Drug and Alcohol program. He and a staff of two …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At least three people were transported to area hospitals Wednesday afternoon near Silver Lake following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of SR 14 and CR 600W in northwestern Kosciusko County. According to an officer with the Silver Lake Police Department, a male driver of a white Jeep was traveling westbound on …read more.

WARSAW — With a foreseeable end in sight to a massive facility enhancement project, as well as a spirited introduction to one of the school district’s own, Warsaw Community Schools’ board of trustees was inundated with good news at its monthly work session Tuesday, Aug. 13. Director of Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds Jim Lemasters sat …read more.

CROMWELL — A man and woman, both of Cromwell, have been charged with child neglect after allegedly exposing two minors to their drug activity, according to police. Matthew A. Rasnake, 35; and Tiffany Dawn Hale, 25; both of 9620 N. Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, were each charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. …read more.

  Billy Lee Hunziker, 70, Holiday, Fla., passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. He was born to Dorothy (Johnson) and Carl W. Hunziker on May 6,1949, in Decatur. He was the oldest of six children, Richard (Karen) Hunziker, Willshire, Ohio; Rex (Jean) Hunziker, North Webster; Toby (Ken) Biddle, Barbee Lake; Jeff Hunziker, Honolulu, Hawaii; and Anthony …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Buck It’s time to shine a spotlight on one of our seniors. Our golden boy Buck is an eight-year-old, neutered, male Labrador mix weighing 54 pounds. His blonde coat is softer than a …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced tentative dates for three projects along US 30 in Warsaw. Two of the projects will occur simultaneously.  Each project will require lane closures and restrictions. August 23 – September 5:  Intersection improvements will take place at the Anchorage Road and US 30 intersection September 5 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 500 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Linda L. Kaufman reported fraud. Value: $32,065.   Fulton Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:24 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 200 lock East Main St., Kewanna. Officials …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, North Indiana Avenue, south of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Sara S. Skow, 54, Tyler Court, Goshen; and Alison M. Weaver, 27, Bristol Street P259, Elkhart. Skow was traveling north on North Indiana Avenue when she rear-ended Weaver’s vehicle. …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 Correctional Facility: Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County is finding new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event and the community’s help is needed. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Center Lake Pavilion, United Way will host a site for blood donations for the American Red …read more.

WARSAW — A Silver Lake woman was sentenced to four years at the Kosciusko County Jail for two cases involving theft and resisting law enforcement. In the first case, Skylar Arlene Stahl, 20, 10950 S. Neer Drive, Silver Lake, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. In the second case, Stahl was charged with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster grain farmer Sherm Bryant was recently honored with the River Friendly Farmer Award by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Bryant, who turned 91 in June, will formally receive the award at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on the second floor of the 4-H Exhibition Hall during …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A motorcyclist who was struck by a man police say was driving recklessly on Aug. 4 east of Winona Lake has died from his injuries, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Edward J. Frost, 51, of Warsaw, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, after being hospitalized in Fort Wayne following the crash on …read more.

David “Dave” L. Harrell, 55, passed away with beloved family and adored friends by his bedside, after a brief battle with cancer, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Born in Warsaw, on May 3, 1964, he was the son of Connie (Schooley) and Terry Harrell. He graduated from …read more.

PIERCETON — A Republican caucus needed to narrow the field of Republicans seeking to be on the fall ballot for Pierceton’s clerk-treasurer race will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Pierceton Community Building. The caucus is needed to narrow the number of candidates from three to one for the fall ballot. …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is working with an undisclosed company in the marine industry on plans to establish a new facility in the Milford area, according to Alan Tio, KEDCo CEO, who made the announcement at the Monday, Aug. 12, meeting of the Milford Redevelopment Commission. “Project Marine” is expected to generate up to …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. New Market reported shoplifting. Value: $34.47. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:21 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2800 block Tall Oak Trail, Warsaw. Police responded …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, Anchorage Road, east of SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeremiah C. Hunter, 34, A Street, Rochester; Rebecca L. Beer, 41, Creekside Trail, Syracuse. Hunter told police he was driving his vehicle east on Anchorage Road and that when he attempted …read more.

Shipshewana — Shipshewana Flea Market will have a special Mother/Daughter themed flea market this Friday and Saturday for the first time in the history of the Shipshewana Flea Market.

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

SYRACUSE — Steven C. Printz, 69, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, died Friday, Aug. 9, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, from injuries he suffered in a moped accident Wednesday, Aug. 7. The accident occurred at 5:58 p.m. on South Lakeside Drive, south of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. He suffered head injuries and was flown to South …read more.

WARSAW —  Although May was specifically proclaimed “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month,” by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, drivers and riders are urged to look out for each other at all times. Motorcyclists encounter many more hazards on the road. Things that have a much smaller effect on a car, such as debris, wet pavement, gravel …read more.

Former Rochester resident, Dana Simpson, 48, Monticello passed away on Aug. 13, 2019, at Franciscan Health Lafayette.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

BLOOMINGTON  — The state issued an advisory for several Indiana recreational spots that could have high amounts of blue-green algae.

WARSAW — The city has updated its paving plans for this week. Paving will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on West Fort Wayne Street between Lake Street and Buffalo Street. Paving crews will then move to Park Avenue in front of the Pete Thorn Building and Senior Center. Paving of Clark Street between Park …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that two dozen motorists were pulled over and not necessarily given traffic citations, according to the school district.   WARSAW — Police and school officials are putting a punctuation mark on an effort to improve traffic safety inside school zones and around school buses. Area communities have …read more.

NAPPANEE – A unique training opportunity gave Emma Martz a new look at high-level soccer.

WINONA LAKE – A little divine intervention has Arron Patrick on the path of success at Grace College.

SYRACUSE – The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund helped raise over $9,800 from its first Glow Golf outing at Maxwelton Golf Club.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council held a brief monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13. During the meeting, resident Jason Hanes asked about the possibility of the town purchasing “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here” signs for citizens to place in their yards. Council member Kevin Smith II said he loved the idea …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners voted to begin the process of searching for an airport consultant during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13. “Last fall, we initially brought this up, but we tabled the discussion due to the traction we were gaining on some of the projects we were hoping to move forward …read more.

SYRACUSE — On the eve of the first day of school for students and also during the time when each building in the school corporation was having a back to school open house, the Wawasee School Board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, in Syracuse. During the shorter than normal meeting, the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council responded to recent mass shooting events with the approval of the purchase of 12 active shooter response kits at its monthly public meeting Monday, Aug. 12. The response kits, requested by Police Chief Derek Kreider during police reports, include ballistic plate carriers capable of stopping high-powered rifle rounds, which hold combat …read more.

WARSAW — A significant overhaul has been done to the grading system at Warsaw Community High School and the Warsaw Area Career Center, beginning with the new school year. The change, according to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, is a result of ongoing strategic planning initiatives. The two most significant changes will be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is in the process of boasting a new website, highlighted by a simplified and user-friendly new domain name. Spearheaded by staff members Alyssa Richardson and Justin Weaver, the new site at warsawschools.org will be centered around what Richardson said was continued research on what users look for the most. “When …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Aug. 12, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for up to $7,000 for new department computers in the territory’s two fire stations. “Our current computers are several years old and due for replacement,” Scott said. The amount allocated will pay for the hardware, software, keyboard, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals approved exceptions to allow two home-based businesses to operate Tuesday morning, Aug. 13. Luke and Amber Blakeslee requested an exception to allow their home-based camel dairy business, River Jordan Camel Dairy, in an agricultural district located at 1512 West CR 1000N, Milford. The couple operates a camel …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Four Winds Field will host both Pitbull and Snoop Dogg this weekend among a huge weekend of music at the park.

SYRACUSE — Patrick S. Brown with SiteScapes Inc. presented the conceptual plan for Laudeman Park to the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board Monday, Aug. 12. The plan features two stone walking trails, including one along the edge of the pond, benches, a natural play area, a small parking lot, a picnic area and a buffer …read more.

Edward J. Frost, 51, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

AKRON — RTC Fiber Communication, of Rochester, and Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation have established an online dedicated TV station. Tippecanoe Valley TV, is now available and currently airing programs from this past school year. There is no cost to download the channels or apps. There is also no cost to view the live channels. The …read more.

Jennie L. Hamman, 63, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on April 11, 1956, in Goshen to Jack E. and Ruth A. (Neibert) Hamman. She was a lifetime North Webster and Leesburg area resident and attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse. …read more.

Dennis Lee Newcomer, 70, Milford, passed away at 5:44 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on July 4, 1949, in Goshen, to Devon Wayne and Betty Lou (Coleman) Newcomer. He was a lifetime Nappanee and Milford area resident and graduated 1968 from Milford High School. He was …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Wawasee Community School Corporation staff members gathered at the Wawasee High School cafeteria for a breakfast and welcoming remarks from Dr. Tom Edington, WCSC superintendent. There were also remarks from the Wawasee Community Educators Association. New teachers were introduced and welcomed. Staff members were then released back to their …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council meeting started Monday, Aug. 12, with the swearing-in of two officers with the Pierceton Police Department. Officer Ryan Piper was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn as a full-time police officer. Piper is replacing Matt Owens, who resigned from the police department in June after being suspended. Brooke …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:17 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, North SR 13, north of Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Drivers: Eric A. Scott, 22, Trier Road, Fort Wayne; and Luke A. Elliott, 23, East CR 800S, La Fontaine. Scott was traveling north on SR 13 when …read more.