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

Deloris Maggart, 86, Cromwell, passed away on July 30, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 16, 1932, in Etna Green, to Arthur & Alice (Hortney) Hogan. She was married to Robert Maggart who preceded her in 2015. She worked for many years in the manufacturing industry before retiring, and was also a …read more.

Joan Stuckman, 87, Syracuse, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lillian R. Northup, 90, Albion, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born May 27, 1929, in Elkhart, to Ivan and Fay (Pointer) Ott. Lillian married William Northup. He passed away in 2007. Lillian is survived by her daughters: Evelyn (Dennis) Prince, Albion, and Ellen (Dale) Horsfall, Middlebury; …read more.

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation is extremely excited for the new teachers that will be joining the school’s team and family this school year. A new teacher induction was held Tuesday, July 30, and this group of passionate individuals are ready to invest in Triton School Corporation scholars. The corporation will soon be doing a …read more.

Harry L. Fisher Jr., 81, Plymouth, passed away Sunday July 28, 2019, at his home peacefully with his loving family by his side. Harry was born Feb. 5, 1938, in Plymouth, to Harry Sr. and Oleta (Berkler) Fisher. On June 9, 1962, Harry married the former Barbara Ann Gross in a ceremony in Plymouth. Together …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced to four years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after molesting a child. Lester R. Chupp, 72, 13778 N. CR 950W, Nappanee, was charged with child molesting, a level 4 felony. On Jan. 17, …read more.

Idolina “Nina Pena” Swinehart, 66, Plymouth, passed away peaceful on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at home with her loving family by her side. Nina was born on Nov. 9, 1952, in Weslaco, Texas, to Alejandro and Dora Gonzales Pena. Nina enjoyed bowling, playing softball with her sisters and watching old Western movies, game shows and …read more.

Brenda Burgess, 75, passed away in her home with her family by her side at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on Oct. 17, 1943, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (French) Dotson. She graduated from Mishawaka High School with the class of 1962. On Oct. 30, 1965, in Mishawaka, …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crimestoppers are 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 Fulton County Crimestoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of …read more.

WARSAW — The Lake City Skiers will host the 2019 USA Water Ski Division I National Show Ski Championships at Hidden Lake Aug. 9-11.

WARSAW — Protesters calling for Jerry Clase to be removed from his position as county animal control officer apparently weren’t kidding when they told Kosciusko commissioners earlier this month that the protests will not stop. According to Phaedra Chaney, who organized the protest in front of the county courthouse prior to the Kosciusko commissioners’ July …read more.

WARSAW — Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital (KCH). Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers to questions, sharing experiences, and encouraging one another. Open …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A South Bend man was recently arrested after fraudulently using checks from a Mishawaka business to make purchases at Walmart and Meijer in Warsaw. Ricky Lynn Jackson, Jr., 29, 3126 Corby Blvd., South Bend, is being charged with corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony; three counts of forgery and two counts of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library in Kosciusko County held a groundbreaking ceremony on a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to kick off the beginning of construction of their new library facility. The planning and construction of this project is being led by Michael Kinder & Sons, construction manager and MKM Architecture + Design, architect. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, North Mill Street, Syracuse. Driver: Gordon R. Miller, 64, 6th Street, Goshen. Police were dispatched to Syracuse Cemetery in reference to someone driving through the cemetery and going off the road, striking multiple headstones. The president of the cemetery …read more.

ALBION — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the addition of three new animals to its facility.  Momma & Caesar, Vervet monkeys, were voluntarily surrendered to Black Pine earlier this summer.  Due to a death in the family of the original owner new arrangements were necessary for the ongoing care of the pair.  …read more.

Sometimes it’s the lowest points in life that lead to something amazing WINONA LAKE – In 1995, eighteen-year-old Susanna Metzger eagerly began her second semester of college at IPFW, planning to study accounting. But when she received the news that she was pregnant, her college education was put on hold. Although unexpected, she loved being …read more.

WARSAW — A member of Congressman Jim Banks’ staff will visit Warsaw today, Thursday, Aug. 1, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff member will be at the Warsaw City Hall council chambers, 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

WINONA LAKE — Covert surveillance and thorough investigative techniques conducted by NET 43 resulted in the arrests of Derek Krichbaum, 34; and Sara Rivera, 33, Warsaw, on Wednesday, July 31. The manhunt for Krichbaum was based upon an active Kosciusko County felony narcotics warrant. Officers found Krichbaum and Rivera hiding in a shed located within …read more.

ETNA GREEN — During its July 30 meeting, the Etna Green Town Council approved a quote from Beer & Slabaugh, Nappanee, for a sunken manhole project that council members have deemed an emergency. The manhole in need of repair is at the intersection of SR 19 and Spring Street, near the Etna Green Mobile Home …read more.

WARSAW — The Cruisin’ Hoosiers Car Show has undergone a big change this year. After last year the Cruisin’ Hoosiers decided they would not do the annual car show in 2019. However, a small group of members were still interested in remaining involved with the show. This year the annual car show will debut with its new name, the Warsaw First Friday Car Show.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks Department will host the annual family carnival at Central Park from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Enjoy children’s entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting, dunk tank, Penguin Point’s big wheel race and so much more. The event will be held at the Central Park Glover Pavilion in Warsaw, and is brought to …read more.

SYRACUSE — An Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly using a former employer’s credit card to purchase lottery tickets. Michael Edward Cotter, 48, 2013 Leininger Ave., Elkhart, is being charged with fraud, a level 6 felony. On May 7, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department spoke with a woman regarding a fraud. The woman …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man is facing charges after allegedly choked a female and refusing to let her leave her residence.  Markus John Ferguson, 46, 12113 N. Beau Peep Lane, Cromwell, is being charged with criminal confinement, a level 3 felony; intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; …read more.

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

WARSAW — “It’s devastating. Nothing can happen to bring Ronald (Strieby) back. There is pain on both sides,” stated Kosciusko County Superior 3 Judge Joe Sutton during the sentencing of Skylar Kuta, 23, 9122 N. 500E, Syracuse, Wednesday morning, July 31. Kuta was charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the event start time. SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon and 5K will be Aug. 10 in Syracuse. Participants can sign up at runsignup.com or visit wawaseekiwanis.org for more details. The event will include a quarter-mile swim, a 13.5-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Activities will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Law enforcement agencies are currently searching for a man who was sentenced to serve seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in November 2017. Kevin L. Bronson, 59, was one of three persons indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury in late 2015, with official charges brought against him,  Aaron Rovenstine and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Heartford You can probably guess the key word in Heartford’s name and no, it’s not Ford. This one-year-old, spayed, female Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Labrador mix is all heart. She is black with a white chest and …read more.

  [weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

Charles Edmund Lyons, 73, Findlay, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born on April 5, 1946, in Leesburg, to the late Forrest and Pearl (Pendergrass) Lyons. On Nov. 18, 1972 he married Janet Irene Kring and she survives along with two children: Christy (Andy) Arends of Geneva, Ill., and …read more.

Todd Franklin Landry, Sr., 57, Bremen, died at 8:15 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, surrounded by his family, at his residence.  He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Blue Island, Ill. to Wayne LeRoy Sr. and Sandra Lee (Hill) Landry.    He has moved in and out of the area since a teenager. He was a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosier consumers to beware of scams perpetrated by online posers in the wake of a recent Equifax settlement following the company’s 2017 announcement of a data breach affecting approximately 147 million people. Scammers have been setting up fraudulent websites that imitate the appearance of an authentic site …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is taking the first step toward issuing an $8 million bond to cover expenses for several projects. The board on Tuesday voted 4-0 to proceed with the bond process. Approval of the bond could happen in August, said Chief Financial Officer April Fitterling. Among the “potential” projects: Improvements to the …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into 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:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:57 p.m. Monday, July 29, 3900 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jamie M. McQuiller reported theft of a chainsaw valued at $300.  4:06 p.m. Monday, July 29, 100 block EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Richard McCombs reported a lost license plate.  Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 1:00 a.m. Monday, July 29, South CR 525E, east of East CR 600S, Pierceton. Driver: Kyan N. Ramsey, 20, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Ramsey’s vehicle went off the road, struck a utility pole guide wire and came to a stop in a planted soybean …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A rescue dog is now part of the K9 police dog team on the St Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. He isn’t sniffing out drugs or chasing suspects. Instead, his main job is connecting.

WARSAW — Deadline to file election paperwork is Thursday for anyone interested in running for clerk or town board positions in seven towns in Kosciusko County. Paperwork needs to be filed by noon Thursday with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office. Towns with populations of less than 3,500 and holding general elections this fall include Claypool, …read more.

Gwendolyn Y. Tobias, 92, Nappanee, died peacefully at 8 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019, at her residence. She had been in ill health since the end of April. She was born March 27, 1927, in Nappanee to Mervin Franklin and Vergil Marie Adams Johnson.  On May 3, 1946, she married Ralph David Tobias at the …read more.

Garnet A. Pettigrew, 90, Columbia City, passed away at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

James “Jim” Claude Hensley, 72, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in his home at 1:10 a.m., July 30, 2019, surrounded by family. The son of Jimmie and Cora (Travis) Hensley, Jim was born on March 19, 1947, in Wabash. After attending Manchester High School, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. …read more.

Marjorie J. Metzger, 88, North Manchester passed away July 30, 2019, at 3:11 a.m. at her residence. She was born Jan. 5, 1931, to Harry D. and Nettie J. (Metzger) Geiser in Ionia County, Michigan. On April 3, 1949, she married Robert E. Metzger. They were married for 69 years before Robert passed away on …read more.

Martha L. Robinson, 92, Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on Jan. 31, 1927, in Wells County, to the late Homer E. and Nola (Hoover) Harvey. Martha married Charles H. Robinson on Aug. 17, 1946; he passed away on June 21, 2005. She worked as a …read more.

Marabelle Vore, otherwise known as, Mar, Mary, Mom, Grammy and Doll, died early Monday, July 29, 2019. She was 90 years young. Born in Fort Wayne to Florence and Warren Locker on March 12, 1929, she had four siblings: her twin Bill, sister Joan and two older brothers, Ted and Jim, all preceding her in …read more.

Benjamin Joseph Wayne Fisher, 29, of Plymouth, was hit and killed while performing his duties as a traffic control flagger, on Friday, July 26, 2019, just one day after his birthday. The tragedy took place on State Road 13, just outside of Syracuse, where crews had been working for the last several weeks. Born at …read more.

Brett J. Overmyer, 58, Rochester, formerly of Cicero, died at 7:23 p.m., July 28, 2019, at his residence. On July 17, 1961, in Plymouth, he was born to Donavon Overmyer and Julia (McKee) Overmyer. He had lived in Rochester, the past two years, having lived in Cicero, for 35 years. Brett grew up in the Culver community. On …read more.

Robert E. Butler, 93, Culver, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born June 7, 1926, in a barn in Fulton County.  He was one of the four children of the late Foster E. and Sylvia (Pontious) Butler. After his school years, he joined the Army …read more.

Marsha M. (Englehart) Woodworth, 53, Cromwell, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1966, in Marion, to Jimmie Lee and Georgia Aliene (Hayes) Englehart. She graduated in 1984 from Marion High School in Marion and moved to the Cromwell and Syracuse area 30 …read more.

Jacqueline Rose Tinkey, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 88. She was born on Oct. 26, 1930, in Pierceton, to Gail H. (Parker) Stroupe and William H. Stroupe.  On Dec. …read more.

WARSAW — The Lake City Lions Club is seeking crafters for their fall craft show. The craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds in Warsaw. For more information concerning the show and to learn more about the application …read more.

FRANKFORT – The Hot Dogs of Frankfort won two games Tuesday night against NorthWood to claim a 10U Town & Country baseball title.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail after resisting arrest and causing injury to a police officer. Brandon Scott Mulldune, 31, 10 EMS W29 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; and possession of …read more.

ELKHART — A judge in Elkhart County is expected to rule soon on a partial summary judgment request in a lawsuit over the future of motorized racing at the Warsaw Motorsports Complex. The suit was initiated by homeowners who live near the race track at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds and are seeking to re-institute an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A special Wawasee School Board meeting held Tuesday, July 30, in Syracuse began the annual budget process. A budget work session was part of the agenda for the board meeting. Jim Evans, director of finances for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, reminded the board a new process is now used to formulate the …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College completed its first annual Engineering Camp for middle school students. The week-long camp held July 15-19 welcomed 20 local students to explore the world of engineering from 8 – 5 p.m. in an interactive and engaging setting. The week was sponsored by several community partners including Zimmer Biomet. Campers worked …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Bowen Recovery Center marks its first full year serving patients struggling with Opioid Use Disorder. The recovery center serves patients within a 100-mile radius of Fort Wayne, IN using Methadone to treat the physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings paired with counseling and behavioral health therapies. Decades of research has shown this Medication-Assisted …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:07 a.m. Monday, July 29, 100 block EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Nicole Leann Poucher reported home improvement fraud in the amount of $6,300. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:26 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2800 block Detroit Street, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Have you put in your bid yet for one of these fabulous chairs? There is still time. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 at Syracuse Public Library adult floor. The six chairs each depict the works of different authors and are done by five local artists. Local artists and …read more.

WARSAW — Walmart and The Salvation Army are working to provide new school supplies and shoes to children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3.  As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Warsaw is one of nearly 3,000 similar …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Viewers who tune in for Tuesday night’s Democratic Party presidential debate night may catch a local commercial touting three candidates running for Warsaw City Council. Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chairman Brian Smith announced on Facebook that they had purchased a one-minute commercial that will run during the debate. The two-hour event begins at 8 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The official police report contains additional information concerning an accident that occurred Friday, July 26, when a construction worker in Syracuse was struck and killed by a vehicle. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker, Laura McCollister, 40, South Bend, were removing road construction signs along SR …read more.

By Darla McCammon This month, an artist new to the area will exhibit at Lakeland Art Association. Marcy Mitchell grew up in both rural settings as well as cosmopolitan areas in Michigan. Her work is done in acrylics and pastels. This exhibit focuses on her love of pastels. When asked about her favorite style, Mitchell …read more.

GOSHEN — Interra Senior Vice-President of Technology Darrin McLaughlin recently announced that Blair Juarez has been promoted to the position of Assistant Vice-President of Project Management at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. In her new role, Juarez will be responsible for developing and managing credit union initiatives as a key member of the credit union’s growing …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s weather for northern Indiana will be dominated by mild, pleasant weather conditions. The National Weather Service forecast does not include any chance of rain through Sunday and high temperatures will top out in the low 80s. The forecast for Tuesday, July 30, will be sunny with a high of 80. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:22 p.m. Saturday, July 27, US 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Raul P. Aguirre, 26, Anchorage Road, Warsaw; Leslie A. Carter, 45, Orange Street, Cromwell; and Angie L. Cunningham, 43, Greene Drive, Warsaw. Aguirre’s vehicle rear-ended Carter’s vehicle, pushing Carter’s vehicle into …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

David J. Harris, 70, Mentone, Indiana passed at 2:18 am, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Parkview Randallia Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Feb. 10, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to David Kelse and Anna Mae (Hackworth) Harris. He married on May 20, 1967, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Barbara S. Prater, she preceded …read more.

Darcy J. Julian, 49, of rural Akron, passed at 4:01 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. She was born on May 6, 1970, in Warsaw, to Dennis E. and Dorinda (Hesler) Miller. She married on April 29, 1989, in Columbia City, to Michael D. Julian, he survives. She …read more.

Richard A. “Smokey” Schmucker, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. He was born on Feb. 24, 1944, in Warsaw, to Jauncy and Thelma (Ogle) Schmucker. He was lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and attended Atwood High School. He was married on July 3, 1965, in Etna …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — This week’s Indiana State Police radio “Road Show” looks at school bus safety. Host John Perrine, an Indiana State Police sergeant, was joined by Indiana State Police Lt. Tyler Utterback and Capt. Mike Pruitt, of the Wayne Township Fire Department in Indianapolis. You can watch the video here. The radio show is posted …read more.

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BURKET — The Kosciusko County Republican Party has chosen a new board member for Seward Township. Kosciusko County Republican Chair Mike Ragan announced Monday night, July 29, that Matthew Smith had been selected. Smith, of Akron, replaces Allison McSherry, who resigned recently. Smith was selected over Paul A. Onstott, of Burket

WARSAW — One person was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident on US 30 Sunday, July 28. At 3:56 p.m. Sunday, Lutheran EMS, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Police Department responded to the accident on US 30 in the area of Springhill Road in Warsaw. According to the police report, Robert E. Leroy, …read more.

PIERCETON — Medics and fire personnel responded to a report of a woman entrapped in a vehicle after a collision on US 30 Monday, July 29. Initial dispatch reports said a traffic accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of US 30 near East Van Ness Road and Arnolt Drive, Pierceton. Pierceton Fire Department, Kosciusko County …read more.

Mary Kathryn Johnson, 97 and a resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 12:04 p.m.,Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born on Feb. 15, 1922, in Huntington County, Indiana. She was the only daughter of Fred and Belle (Elder) Ahlfeld. She was a 1940 graduate of Chester High School …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:56 a.m. Monday, July 29, 5900 block South CR 525E, Pierceton. Kosciusko REMC reported one of their utility poles had been struck in a possible hit and run accident.  3:26 a.m. Monday, July 29, 600 block Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Courtney Marie Holt reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:45 a.m. Monday, July 29, North CR 300E, north of Old Road 30, Warsaw. Driver: Austin H. Head, 23, Old Farm Road, Warsaw. Head’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500.  11:43 p.m. Sunday, July 28, East CR 350N, west of North …read more.

WARSAW — A Florida woman was recently arrested after allegedly using a woman’s credit card without permission in 2018. Amber Nicole Bontrager, 39, 10715 Amos Ave., Hastings, Fla., is being charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and two counts of fraud and forgery, all level 6 felonies. On April 30, …read more.

Gaylynn “Gayle” J. Harris, 51, Warsaw, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 25, 1967, in Warsaw, to Judith (Sutton) Monroe and James Perkins. On April 8, 1991, she was married to Michael Harris. She lived in Oceanside, Calif. until the …read more.

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

Paul D Grossnickle passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:45 p.m. in Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw.  He was born June 22, 1924, in North Manchester, to Gorman and Lena Grossnickle.  He was the 7th of 7 children.   In 1944 he married Mary Jane Stuckey.  He and Jane had 2 sons:  Steve, living …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library is celebrating its new building campaign with a Summer Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, on the side lawn of the library.  For $5 per person, attendees can enjoy a grilled hotdog, chips, water and entertainment by The Old Man Band. The Syracuse …read more.

  SYRACUSE — John Bearss and Jim and Sally Hubbard were recipients of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation 2019 Cattail Award. The award was presented at the annual WACF Summer Celebration and Brunch Saturday, July 27. Bearss, whose family has been coming to the lake for more than 60 years and himself all his life, …read more.

WARSAW — Seven people were recently arrested after officers responded to a report of an underage drinking party in Warsaw earlier in July. Dane Jackson Stookey, 20, 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake; Rachel Marie McDonald, 18, 340 E. Levi Lee Road 170, Warsaw; Coby Jackson Cornelius, 19, 1209 E. CR 700S, Claypool; Kray Jacob Menzie, …read more.

        WINONA LAKE — Results were announced Sunday for the 3rd annual Lake Games Ultimate Challenger held Friday and Saturday, July 27. Obstacle Course Men 1st – FG Garcia Men 2nd – Zac Erba Women 1st – Jodi Pepper Women 2nd – Ashley Kitchens   Crossfit Men 1st – Bryan Wong Men …read more.

SYRACUSE — More details have been released concerning a construction worker in Syracuse who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker were removing road construction signs along SR 13 in a utility pole project area north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. …read more.

SYRACUSE – Kip and Pamela (Juday) Schumm, Syracuse, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 28, 1979, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Don Sheline officiated the ceremony. They have two children: Katrina (Chris) Berg, South Bend, and Kristin (Matt) Stetz, Syracuse. They also have three grandchildren. Kip is director …read more.

WARSAW — Garbage collection in Warsaw Monday, July 29, is being slowed by mechanical issues with two trucks. The city said two of its garbage trucks are currently experiencing mechanical issues, causing delays in Monday’s trash pick-up.  If trash is not picked up at the normal time today, residents are asked to leave their cans …read more.

TREASURE ISLAND, FLA. — A Florida deputy was in the right place at the right time.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, July 22, Lisa Durham of Rogers Electro-Matics delivered a check for $1,000 to Little Lambs Ministry Preschool and Daycare located in Syracuse. Little Lambs is working to raise money for a playground at its second location at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:44 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 500 block West Emeline St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 200 block South Harrison St., North Webster. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 102 N. Main St., North Webster. Driver: Brandi L. Thornton, 51, EMS D21B Lane, Syracuse. Thornton was backing her vehicle when she struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.   Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton …read more.

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

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been revised to make it clear the event starts with children’s’ bingo. SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a children’s’ bingo Saturday, Aug. 3, and will end the event with the distribution of school supplies. Bingo is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Silver Lake …read more.

Richard Schmucker, 75, of Warsaw, IN (Barbee) passed away at 4:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police have issued a silver alert for a teenage girl from central Indiana. The Mooresville Police are investigating the disappearance of Macy LeeAnn Morgan, a 16-year-old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 190 pounds, blonde hair with hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt with “CLEAR …read more.

  Arden Devon Williamson, 98, formerly of Pierceton, passed away on at 2:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Feb 23, 1921, in Kosciusko County, to Fern E. (Yeiter) Williamson and Fred Chester Williamson. On January 31, 1942 he was married to Maxine Ruth (Miller) …read more.