Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 10500 block North Grand Boulevard, Syracuse. Police spoke to a subject about their residence being broken into. 12:29 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 100 block North Franklin Street, Mentone. Police responded to a call of someone having spray painted …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:27 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, South Packerton Road, near East 400S. Driver: Griffin S. Tucker, 40, Weimer Drive, North Manchester. Tucker was driving north on South Packerton Road when he stopped at the intersection of East 400S. There was ice underneath the snow …read more.

WARSAW—The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed five permits and transferred two during their meeting on Feb. 1. At the meeting, Greg Sasso, owner of Alibi Bar and Grill, and Jena Frantz, manager of the restaurant, both confirmed that they have bartender’s licenses. Since Sasso is the sole owner of the establishment, once the permit …read more.

PLAIN TOWNSHIP — Tyler Huffer has declared his candidacy and filed the necessary paperwork to run for the Republican nomination to be the next Plain Township Trustee. Huffer, who filed Jan. 10, is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a resident of Plain Township. “The position of Plain Township Trustee has been unopposed for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Warsaw man who was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and is considered a sexually violent predator, has been arrested after he failed to report a change of address in 2015. Abraham Garcia, 37, whose court document shows an address of 240 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 141, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidates began their filings this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 10, for nominations in the May Primary. Within the first 15 minutes of the courthouse officially opening, four individuals, all incumbents, had filed. Sheriff Rocky Goshert was the first to arrive and filed his candidacy for the sheriff’s nomination. He was accompanied by several …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s Board of Trustees kicked off the year with a year-in-review report, and it wasn’t too shabby. The library provided services to 50 percent of Kosciusko County and finished the year with 200,000 items checked out, with 50 percent of it being books. Movies dominated in second with 25 …read more.

Dale H. Stiffler, 90, Mentone, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1927, in Elkhart to Hobart and Lura (Williamson) Stiffler. He married on March 20, 1955, in Millersburg at the Fish Lake Lutheran Church to Oretha C. Bickel; she preceded on …read more.

This weekend the Warsaw Police Department, the Winona Lake Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in an event to help bring a little extra joy to this holiday season. They hope for many positive encounters with their neighbors and are grateful for the ability to give back to individuals in …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Office of Court Services provides a report each year on actions of trial courts throughout the state. This report has shown a need for more judicial officers in Kosciusko County. This need was brought before the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Time is winding down on whether or not there will be a sewer conservancy for Tippecanoe Lake. Currently the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office is in the process of verifying signatures. However, some questions have arisen …read more.

SYRACUSE — Air quality, health hazards, quality of life concerns were just a few points noted at a Kosciusko County Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Workshop, presented by the Hoosier Environmental Council, along with the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The four-hour workshop was held Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Kiwanis Room at the Syracuse Community Center. …read more.

  Sherry Jo Bailey, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 7:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in her residence. On August 27, 1941, Sherry was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Charles and Marcile (Bisel) Hall. Sherry graduated from Van Wert High School. Sherry is survived by two daughters, Shelley (Mark) Littlejohn and Penny K. Kittrell; …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kittie Grill’s great passions in life were sharing her Christian faith with others and looking out for the welfare of her family even in her later years.

Loretta L. Thomas, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1938, in Tidioute, Pa., to Leona (Toner) and Philip Hunt. On Jan. 5, 1965, she was married to Jimmie B. …read more.

Karen Lee Jefferson, 71, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Independence, Mo., Karen was the daughter of Walter Thomas Winkler, Sr. and Vivian Rutherford. Karen was married to Edwin Lee Jefferson on Oct. 15, …read more.

Karl L. Gorsuch, 88, Kimmell, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on Sept. 8, 1929, the son of Dale and Almeda (Reeve) Gorsuch in Kimmell, at home. On Sept. 15, 1948, he married Mary Jane Robinson; she survives. Also surviving are four …read more.

Alger Jackson, 93, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Sublett, Ky., to Benjamin and Emily (Marshall) Jackson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 serving with Company A 359th Engineer Service Regiment serving in Normandy, Northern France …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin, 89, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Rochester, to Russell and Pearl (Hill) Kerlin. He was a lifetime Silver Lake area resident and graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married on Nov. 2, 1947, to Barbara “Barb” …read more.

The South Magee Road entry in Warsaw is a vintage farmhouse-style home. Featuring an attached garage, fieldstone and metal accent roofing, it was built by Renewal Homes LLC. WARSAW — It was a parade for adults. Instead of kids lining the streets, you found cars lining the roads while their owners ventured out for a …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach, The Watershed Foundation Join The Watershed Foundation on Sept. 27 and be one of 150 plus volunteers to assist in monitoring water quality at 100 sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties in one afternoon. Snapshot Day volunteers will become citizen scientists monitoring temperature, dissolved oxygen, and transparency at …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC v. Dekota Bencze, Warsaw, $549.90 Sharon K. Evans, Warsaw, $3,751.63 Makayla J. McKinney, Avilla, $942.63 Amanda N. Myers, Warsaw, $720.78 Eastwood Apartment of Warsaw LLC v. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Built in 1929, the Dixie Sternwheeler is Indiana’s oldest sternwheel excursion boat and one of the area’s favorite water attractions. On Friday, July 21, 75 supporters of The Watershed Foundation, representing seven area lakes, attended a private cruise hosted by TWF.

WARSAW — The fifth annual Shaggy Memorial Demolition Derby took place at the Kosciusko County Community Fair Friday night.

WARSAW — Summer in Kosciusko County usually means residents and visitors flocking to one of the many beaches. When it comes to fun in the sun one of most important topics for Sheila Wieringa, Warsaw Parks Department recreation director, is water safety.

  Betty A. Thornton, 87, Mentone, and formerly of Rochester, passed at 11:25 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Mentone. She was born on Jan. 6, 1930 in Warsaw to Virgil and Mabel Louise (Franks) Cook. Her first marriage was to Paul Wiard. She then married on Sept. 26, 1964 to …read more.

WARSAW — Scenes from the Monster Truck Bash at the Kosciusko County Community Fair Tuesday.

WARSAW — The 15th annual Sale of Champions at the Kosciusko 4-H Livestock Auction, Friday, July 14, has a few changes including a new time. The Sale of Champions will start at 6 p.m. with the display of the champions in the dairy barn at 5:30 p.m. Another change is there will not be the …read more.

WARSAW — Have you thought about entering anything into the Fair this year?  Did you know that anyone can enter items into the Open Class Exhibits in the Kosciusko County Fair?  Your chance to be a Grand Champion is quickly approaching!  Entry day for the Kosciusko County Fair will be Saturday, July 8 from 8 …read more.

LEESBURG — Not even rain could dampen the spirits of attendees at the Stan Fox Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, held by the Kosciusko County Chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Association at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Monday.

LEESBURG — The Kosciusko County IU Alumni will host a golf outing at Tippy Lake Country Club Monday.

WARSAW — During a combined pageant, Allison Stump, Pierceton, was crowned the 2017 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen and Kyla Kohler, Warsaw, was crowned the 2017 Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen. The pageant took place at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 17. During the pageant, contestants walked in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A recent rash of fish kills in several Kosciusko County lakes has residents and anglers looking for possible causes. In most cases, DNR biologists say the causes are unknown, but the fish kills will not affect the overall health of fish populations or the quality of fishing. Dead common carp were reported …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Coral Amspaugh-Topolski v. Robert Austin, Milford, $2,887.12 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Kyle and Rhonda K. Banghart, Claypool, $5,884.24 Salvador Silvestre Argumedo, Warsaw, $4,125.77 Canterbury House Apartments v. Robert Bartman, Warsaw, $2,481.22 Pike Lake Pointe Apartments …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wonderfully Made is holding an awareness walk Saturday, July 15, in honor of those who suffer from Turner syndrome or any chromosomal disorder or rare disease. The event will be held at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex, 900 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

MILFORD—There was no shortage of cuties found at Milford Fest’s annual Cutie Contest. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 stood in front of the crowd to see which four would be lucky enough to be this year’s queen, king, princess and prince.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources just finished up the first round of aerial treatments against the gypsy moth in Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Porter and Tippecanoe counties on May 16. Gypsy moths are an invasive species and are also considered the most serious forest and urban landscape pest in the United States. For …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY—Local students in kindergarten through fourth grade were invited to participate in the Easter coloring contest and turn in their entries to each of the 15 participating sponsors.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) released the following statement today about the action taken at the Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting regarding the future name of the Fort Wayne campus:

NORTH WEBSTER — Despite the low number of adult muskies now present in Lake Webster, DNR fisheries biologists were able to catch enough sexually ripe females this spring to obtain nearly 500,000 eggs. That amount fills the annual quota needed to support Indiana’s muskie stocking program. Biologists captured 88 muskies in trap nets set during …read more.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in Bremen, to Ron and Alice (Matheny) Cooper. He married on May 15, 1982, in Akron, to Kimberly D. Cox, she …read more.

Marna D. Clouser, 63, rural Claypool, (Beaver Dam Lake) passed Sunday, April 16, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 27, 1954, in Elwood, to Daniel Franklin and Laveda (Collins) Longenecker. She married on Aug. 3, 1975, in Tipton County, to Michael K. Clouser, he survives. She retired from Kosciusko Community Hospital where she …read more.

Margaret Rose Cox, 74, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 26, 1942, in Albion, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Hutchins) Campbell. On Nov. 11, 1960, she married Gary L. Cox; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1995. She …read more.

Donna Rae Rodriguez, 57, Barbee Lake, died at 12:56 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1960, in Columbia City, a daughter of Reino A. and Sharon L. (O’Brien) Panula. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School and received her associates …read more.

Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought. Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: …read more.

Dale P. Zimmerman, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 11:02 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Aug. 13, 1962, he was born in Warsaw to Larry and Virginia (Milam) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Nancy Wolfgram on Oct. 22, 1982, in Warsaw, who survives. Dale was a lifetime resident of …read more.

LaVerne Ryan, 90, Winona Lake,passed away at 4:16 p.m., Thursday, April 13, at Grave Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. State Road 15, Warsaw.

MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson made his yearly report to the Milford Redevelopment Commission at its monthly meeting Monday, April 10, at town hall. Robertson’s focus was on the importance of education and housing to Kosciusko County’s future, and how TIF districts may change their traditional roles as a result. “Last …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Natural Resources grants, totaling more than $585,000, will be used to fight invasive aquatic plants in Indiana’s lakes. Some of those funds will be utilized in area lakes.

ELKHART COUNTY — A roundabout at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13, north of Syracuse, is in the works by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Internal discussions on reducing the number of accidents at this intersection have resulted in the roundabout as the preferred alternative. The project was recently listed in the draft …read more.

CHICAGO —For the second-straight season, Indiana University’s Lilly King was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Year, while IU head swimming coach Ray Looze was named Big Ten Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year, the league office announced on Monday.

  WARSAW — The number of community cat colonies in Kosciusko County has exploded. The situation got to the point were Darla McCammon, executive director of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, called in some serious help, Catsnip Etc. an Elkhart County based non-profit that focuses on trap, neuter, return of community cats. A …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A motion by counsel for C. Aaron Rovenstine, just before the start of a seven-day jury trial Tuesday morning, Jan. 7,  to terminate the appointment of Special Prosecutor E. Nelson Chipman Jr., Marshall County Prosecutor, due to a procedural error, is now a moot point. Rumors the trial has been rescheduled for …read more.

Rosemary Ann White (nee Romack), 71, a resident of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Jan. 20, 2017 at Hope Hospice House, Fort Myers. Rosie was born in Elwood, March 22, 1945, daughter of Mary Charles and Richard Romack.  Rosie was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph order in Tipton, in her early life.  …read more.

Melissa K. Roberts, known by many simply as “Missy,” passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 as the result of a car accident near her home in Albany. Melissa was born May 20, 1970 to Ward T. and Sally M. (Williams) Ladd. She was a native of Kosciusko County, having graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Giving is one of the greatest parts of the Christmas season whether it be presents, cards or time. It is the time of year when communities and families come together despite all differences and put others before themselves.

INDIANAPOLIS — Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced 58 percent of the state’s 4.8 million registered voters cast a vote in the Nov. 8 general election. Kosciusko County continued its tradition, with the exception of one year, of being at or above the state turnout percentage. The county had a 61 percent voter turnout this year.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

William F. “Bill” Hand, Winona Lake, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the age of 89. Bill was born in Elkhart on Sept. 27, 1927, to Charles E. and Minnie (Helbling) Hand.  He was married on June 30, 1948, to Mary Leedy, who preceded him in …read more.

William M. “Bill” Hyde Sr. 76, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1940 in Warsaw to Bruce Sr. and Isabella (Blodgette) Hyde. William married Janet Geller on Oct. 30, 1965; she survives. Bill honorably served in the United States Army and retired from Warsaw Foundry where …read more.

Lena Jane (Allen) Lowe, 88, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 13, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to Walter Lee and Cora (Huffman) Allen. She married James K. Lowe on Sept. 23, 1972, and he died Aug. 14, 2016. Surviving are sons: Everett …read more.

Joseph Darrell Andres, known by most as “Darrell,” passed away quietly on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Darrell was born on Feb. 27, 1965, in Carencro, La. Born into a large family, he was the son of James Davis Andres and Eunice (Roy) Andres who preceded him in passing. Darrell attended Carencro …read more.

John I. Knapp, 85, Syracuse, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. John, the son of Bill and Laura (Klonowski) Knapp was born, grew up and attended public schools in Goshen. John served four years as a radioman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Crisis, most of those years …read more.

Ridley Lee Brown, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On May 26, 1931, Ridley was born in Baxter, Tenn., to Ridley L. and Armentia (Ritenbury) Brown Sr. and stepmother Osca Davis. He was united in marriage to Jaunita Campbell on July 1, …read more.

Joseph “Darrell” Andres, 51, Warsaw, and originally of Lafayette, La., on Sunday, Nov. 20, at his home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Jean Ott, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 23, 1922, in Noble County to Homer and Nellie (Frick) Boyd. Jean graduated from Wawaka High School and attended South Bend College of Commerce. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. …read more.

Bernie Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 6, 1952, in Virgie, Ky., to James and Rendy Ellen (Richardson) Crittendon. He attended Weeksbury, Ky. public schools and moved to the North Webster area 48 years ago …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County, along with other 911 centers in the state, recently received funds from the 911 fees. A total of $5.3 million was distributed statewide, with Kosciusko County receiving $62,523.87. The funds will be placed in the county’s 911 fund and used for equipment. The distribution was approved by the statewide 911 board and is the second 90/10 distribution.

WARSAW — Kosciusko voter turn out was at 60.9 percent, lower than the 2012 and 2008 Presidential elections, where turn out was at 62-63 percent. All precincts have been counted with the final precincts arriving at 8:49 p.m. Totals for the county are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 23,909 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 6,311 …read more.

WARSAW — As of 8:25 p.m., only four precincts have not shown up at the Justice Building. All four are from Plain Township. The results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 22,607 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 5,948 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 1,589 Write-In — 489 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 20,962 Evan …read more.

WARSAW — With 37 of the 69 precincts reporting the results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 14,341 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 3,972 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 1,040 Write-In — 347 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 13,483 Evan Bayh, Democrat — 4,935 Lucy Brenton, Libertarian — 1,165 Write-In — 3 Governor Eric …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw 4-2 was the first precinct to arrive at 6:22 p.m. with Warsaw 4-3 soon following. The first results contained absentee ballots and were distributed at 6:53 p.m. with eight precincts reporting. The results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 6,333 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 1,964 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 448 Write-In …read more.

Nathan David Bowerman, 29, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. (former summer resident of Black’s Landing on Tippecanoe Lake), passed away Oct. 6, 2016 after a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Kokomo March 15, 1987 to David and Joni (Black) Bowerman. He graduated from Port Saint Lucie High School and continued on to …read more.

Nancy Sue Peugh, Winona Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 27 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Ellet High School, Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron and was a …read more.

Ronald L. Stephens, 58, Angola, died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1958, in LaPorte to Mary (Tamlin) Stephens. Survivors include his mother: Mary, Goshen; biological father: Clifford Gibson, California; three daughters: Veronica Stephens, Milford; Sharon Harris, Syracuse; and Georgina Stephens, Middlebury; former wife: Sharon Stephens, …read more.

Barry Baumbaugh, 62, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Barry was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31, 1953, to the late William Edward and Vella Mae (Smith) Baumbaugh. On May 30, 1987, Barry married the love of his life and his best friend, Carole “Kelly” Havens. He was …read more.

Violet L. Yoars, Warsaw, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Huntington County, to Charles Cline and Mary Ellen (Dean) Cline. On May 3, 1936, she was married to C. Kenneth Rice who passed away …read more.

Jack N. Powell, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in his Warsaw home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Dale Dodier, Warsaw, passed away after a lengthy illness at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 55. He was born on Nov. 15, 1960, in San Gabriel, Calif., to Frank A. Fisher and Lois (LaMarche) Dodier. He was a 1979 graduate of Westminster High School …read more.

Lindsie Michelle Kaufman, 7, Etna Green, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, where she had been a patient for three weeks.  Lindsie was born Feb. 12, 2009, in Goshen to Glen and Eunice (Beiler) Kaufman.  She was a first grade student and had attended Triton Elementary.  She attended …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Fall Kosciusko County Republican Fish Fry is almost here. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. The popular event is an evening of fun, time to catch up with friends and meet upcoming election candidates. The all-you-can-eat fish event remains at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During the past weeks motorists in the area may have noticed paths cut through corn and bean fields and survey markers in a southwest to northeast direction. It is the start of NIPSCO’s Reynolds Topeka Line construction. Larry Graham, NIPSCO public relations, stated right of way survey work, erosion control barriers in …read more.

WARSAW — For Betsy Hines, an outdoor enthusiast, moving to Kosciusko County has been a godsend. Hines, a Frankfort native and Indiana State University graduate, relocated to Warsaw in March 2015, and now she is near her parents, Doug and Lisa Hines, who relocated three years before her, buying a house on Lake Wawasee and …read more.

Ellabelle Carr, 85, a lifetime resident of Syracuse, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, with her devoted husband by her side. Ellabelle was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Theries D. Doll and Minnie A.(Simon) Doll. She was married to Jack M. Carr June 28, 1952. She graduated from Syracuse High School and …read more.

Harold Jerome Traviolia II, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Fla. Born on Feb. 14, 1937, in Lafayette, the son of Harold and Maxine (Brooke) Traviolia, “Trav” grew up showing horses at local exhibitions. He graduated from Lafayette Jeff High school in 1954 where he was …read more.

Kathryn R. Earnhart, 90, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2016, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on Jan. 31, 1926, in Huntington. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County. For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Doris Marian Mitchell, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, at the age of 96. She was born on Oct. 28, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., to Adelia (Schad) and William Short.  On March 27, 1942, she was married to Donald Cameron Mitchell who passed away on Oct. …read more.

Clara Kaiser, 86, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 17, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Hulda (Beer) Graff. On May 7, 1950, she married Richard L. Kaiser; he preceded her in death on May 7, 2015. Clara …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member …read more.

Ellen Minerva Peterman, Warsaw, passed away at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 69. She was born on April 26, 1947, in New Jersey to Ernest and Minerva Bush. She was a homemaker and widowed in 2008. She was a resident of Kosciusko County …read more.

Michael Hayes, 26, Mishawaka, originally of Koscisuko County, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

June M. Vanator, 84, Auburn, previously of Kosciusko County, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Dekalb Health in Auburn. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Jeannette Stetzel, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw.  She was born in Huntington, and graduated from Huntington High School. Jeannette was a homemaker and also the manager at Gass’s Dress Shop, Huntington, and at South Gate . She had worked at General Telephone and Platt Pharmacy, Fort Wayne.  Jeannette …read more.

Doris Jean Konkle Palmer, 83, Warsaw,  passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Francis and Sylvia (Haws) Shafer in Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Lodge, …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Cummings, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 17, 1929, to Theodore and Delta (Parker) Cummings in Warsaw. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marilyn Baugher on Dec. 30, 1950. He was …read more.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home,  North Webster.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — If you haven’t registered to vote for the November election there is still time. Voter registration is underway and will end on Oct. 11. Voters can check their registration at www.indianavoters.com or call (574) 372-2332. Early voting will begin Oct. 12. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday …read more.

William D. Sadler, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, in his residence. He was born on Aug. 7, 1917, to William M. and Pearl (Sieber) Sadler in Flora. He married Vivian Becker on Nov. 9, 1940, in Portland. He moved from LaGrange to Warsaw in 1950. She preceded him on Oct. …read more.

Gerard L. “Gary” Webster, 61, Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955, in Madison, Wis., to Gary Atward and Anna Mae (O’Gara) Webster. He grew up in Madison, Wis., and attended East High School, Madison, Wis. He was a United States Army veteran, moved to the Warsaw …read more.