KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Interim Kosciusko County Republican Chair Marsha McSherry has called a county-wide caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen and Vice Committeemen for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The caucus will be held in the old courtroom in the county courthouse.

Mary A. Erwin, 93, Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 13, at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Elwin M. Craft, 80, Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

WARSAW — Jill Boggs, executive director at the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a passion for showing residents what is going on in the community. Boggs is excited to share that passion at the Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18. People from the community are encouraged to come out …read more.

WARSAW — Two young sheep showers, Skylar Payton, 11 years old from Pierceton, and Railly Miller, 11 years old from Tippecanoe, showed their sheep Wednesday, July 13, at 5 p.m. The youth presented their sheep as part of the Purdue Extension Poss-ABILITIES showcase at the Kosciusko County Fair. The showcase is an opportunity for kids …read more.

WARSAW — The open class, best-of-show winners for the 2016 Kosciusko County Community Fair have been announced. Winners, by category, are as follows:

WARSAW— The annual 4-H Livestock Auction is set to begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, with the sale of champions beginning at 7 p.m. The auction is the culmination of a year of hard work and dedication of more than 400 4-H animal exhibitors in Kosciusko County. Through the projects, 4-H’ers learn valuable life …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — For 13 years now, several hunters and trappers from Kosciusko County have paired their labor of love with a burgeoning charitable movement. Every hunting season from Nov. 15 through March 15, they skillfully scour the area’s snow-covered fields and woodlands looking for coyotes. They harvest their take — coyote hunting has no …read more.

Gregory S. “Greg” Wiggs, 65, North Webster, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Frankton, to Billy J. and Mary B. “Berniece” Wiggs. He graduated from Frankton High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and Fresno College, Fresno, Calif. He grew up in …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

Jesse D. Hurley, 56, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, in his residence.

Nancy Marie Kispert, Warsaw, passed away in St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minn., on July 8, 2016. She was 84 years old at the time of her passing.

WARSAW — A recap from the IPRA Broken Horn Rodeo at the Kosciusko County Fair.

Scott D. Eggleston, 61, Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016, in Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Gerald R. Pfeiffer, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 3:38 p.m. Sunday July 10, 2016, in his residence.

WARSAW — For all who love speed, power, wheels and engines, the vehicle action at the 100th Kosciusko County Fair will begin at 7:30 Tuesday, July 12, with a monster truck bash presented by Monteith’s Best One Tire. The free event will feature Bigfoot, Ballistic and Nightmare. The Roy Bradburry Classic will once again be …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:09 p.m. Sunday, July 10, East CR 1200N east of North Acorn Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Katrina M. Byrer, 38, Meadow View Drive, Syracuse. Byrer’s vehicle struck a pedestrian, Allee O. Plickerd, 27, North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Plickerd was transported to the hospital in …read more.

WARSAW — For more than 20 years the 4-H Memorial Garden has been a staple of the Kosciusko County Fair. Last year, several changes altered the look of the garden. While the appearance of the garden may change, the reason behind the memorial will always remain. In the summer of 1992 a car accident killed …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Fairground’s grandstand will be holding special events each night during the fair, July 11-16.

WARSAW — The theme of this year’s Kosciusko County Fair is “100 Years of Memory” since it is the fair’s 100th anniversary. Special events this year will be free, on-ground shows: “High Flying Pages Aerial and Equestrian Thrill Show” and “Brunon Blaszak’s Bengal Tiger Show,” The shows will be presented twice each day of the …read more.

Anna Stump, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Violet Lou Schenske, 69, Warsaw, and formerly of Kentucky, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Oct. 14, 1946, she was born in Leander, Ky., to William Mart and Lilly (Caudill) Blanton. She has been a resident of Warsaw for the past year and a half. Violet …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night honored not only 4-H’ers who were general project grand champions, but a local individual and business as Friends of 4-H and volunteers who were influential to the 10-year 4-H’ers. Scholarships were also presented.

William “Bill” Edward Barden, Warsaw, passed away, comforted by his wife, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his residence at the age of 77. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 35 years. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Elwood High School, Elwood; and a 1960 graduate of International Business College, Fort Wayne. He …read more.

Larry Allen Deter, 65, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1951, to Don and Goldie (Waggoner) Deter at Goshen Hospital and was raised in Milford. Larry married Marla Wagner on July 3, 1970. Larry retired from Builder’s Mart in Goshen, where he had worked for many …read more.

Rita Lois Walker, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, at Cardinal Nursing Center, South Bend. She was 85 years old. Born on July 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pa., Rita was the daughter of Louis and Rose Papiano. It was in Philadelphia where Rita graduated high school and was married to Bill …read more.

H. Ray Swank, 70, Wolcottville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Harold and Olive Swank on Aug. 13, 1945, in Garrett. Ray graduated from Ligonier High School with the class of 1964, and he went on to honorably serve his country for four …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 8400 block of East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Melanie Washington reported broken window in her vehicle. 10:05 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Michael Eldridge reported battery between two males. …read more.

Kosciukso Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:49 p.m. Thursday, June 30, East Gault Street west of South Green Street, Atwood. Driver: Elizabeth J. Howard, 82, East Main Street, Atwood. Howard became distracted and her vehicle left the road, went down an embankment and hit a utility pole. Damage up …read more.

Densil Allen Brown was born on June 25, 1933, in Warsaw, to Dean and Ilean (Clase) Brown. He died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Arlington Heights, Ill. Densil started his own medical lab and developed it into one of the largest private labs in northern Illinois. He was health officer for the cities of Mt. …read more.

Patricia “Bop” Trippiedi, 73, Middlebury, died at 4:27 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Kindred Hospital, Mishawaka. She was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Dorothy (Klebba) Poholik. On Sept. 24, 1966, she married Lawrence J. Trippiedi in Chicago, he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1971. Surviving are …read more.

There are several days throughout the Kosciusko County Community Fair that offer discounts and savings. These days mean either discounted admission or other discounts seen throughout the fairgrounds. Kiddies Day, a favorite among the children, will be on Tuesday, July 12. At 2 p.m., all carnival rides are just $1 clear up until closing. There …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — SR 13 in Kosciusko County is scheduled for resurface on Tuesday, July 5. Asphalt resurface and curb ramp upgrades will take place through the Town of Pierceton.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Hartzler Funeral Services is assisting with arrangements.

Jacey Allen Parke, 23, Warsaw, passed away at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in his residence. On Jan. 6, 1993, he was born in Fort Wayne, to Robert and Melinda (Carter) Parke. Jacey graduated from Triton High School, Class of 2012. He worked for R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Inc. and Flexaust, Warsaw, and then Forest …read more.

Dorothy A. Lambert, 78, formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016, at her daughter’s home after a short illness. She was born May 14, 1938, in Kentucky. On Dec. 31, 1963, she married Larry W. Lambert in Goshen. He died Sept. 2, 2010. Survivors include a daughter: Cheryl (Amy Goodman) Lambert, Elkhart; a …read more.

Edith M. Glant, 71, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Claypool, to William and Annie (Shepherd) Reed. On June 17, 1985, she was married to James A. Glant in Warsaw. Edith worked as a QMA at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, for 43 years and …read more.

Danny Villarreal, 53, Syracuse, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 25, 1962, in Mathis, Texas. He moved to the Syracuse area 15 years ago coming from Texas. He worked for Lakeland Rehabilitation, Milford. He is survived by his mother: Julia Villarreal, Odem, Texas; five sisters: Dora Pena, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 100 block of East EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Pamela K. Barnett reported a fraud. 5:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Braxton Douglas Sechrist reported a theft of a cell phone.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:08 p.m. Friday, June 24, East US 30 east of East CR 200S, Pierceton. Drivers: Jordan J. Wadkins, 22, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Jeffrey J. Logsdon, 20, North Tamarack Street, Warsaw. As Logsdon was slowing his vehicle for a merging semi, Wadkins’ …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has announced 22 local residents will carry the Indiana Bicentennial Torch as part of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay. The relay will come through Kosciusko County Thursday, Sept. 29, kicking off a weekend of festivities at the fairgrounds in Warsaw. Members of the Kosciusko Count Bicentennial Committee received more than 70 torchbearer …read more.

Arthur “Tom” Wilson Spencer, 89, Milford, passed away on June 26, 2016. He was a veteran, patriot and devout servant to the Lord. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II in the Pacific theatre, to include operations on the Japanese island of Okinawa. His legacy and example extends to all the …read more.

Joanne Penland, 87, Goshen, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare after declining health since January 2016. She was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Goshen, to Paul and Ruby (Smoker) Unzicker. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Olan G. Penland. He preceded her in death July 1, 1992. She later married Richard Sheline Nov. 5, …read more.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

Dolores Mae Hartzler, 81, Syracuse, died early Monday morning, June 27, 2016, at Waterford Crossing. She had been in failing health since December 2015. She was born June 4, 1935, in Goshen to Volney George and Hazel Marie (Lewallen) Kammerdiener. On Dec. 30, 1954, she married John Samuel Hartzler in Syracuse. He died Feb. 25. …read more.

Donald Thomas Stewart, 54, Etna Green, passed away at 7:54 p.m. June 17, 2016, from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident in Kosciusko County. He was born Oct. 22, 1961, in Chicago, Ill., to Thomas and Marjorie Stewart. He was a resident of the area all his life and was a graduate of Triton …read more.

Louise M. Plummer, 92, Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at Assisted Living at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Luke Edward James Schneider, 21 days old, Cromwell, passed away at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. He was born on June 1, in Warsaw, to Matthew Edward and Ashley Lynn (Andrews) Schneider. He is survived by his parents: Matthew and Ashley Schneider, Cromwell; maternal grandparents: Jennifer and Tom …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Kosciusko County Extension Office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Royalty Contest began in 1968. At that time, the 4-H Junior Leaders selected their “King” and “Queen.” Gary Boggs was Kosciusko County’s first …read more.

James E. “Jim” Hyde, 73, Warsaw, passed away at 5:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in his home. He was born May 13, 1943, in Warsaw, to Ira Lee Hyde and Lillian Morean Beatty. Jim was a lifetime Warsaw area resident. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and entered into active service on Dec. 8, …read more.

Larry E. Manns, 57, Milford, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born on May 6, 1959, to Edward and Bonnie Manns in Detroit, Mich. Larry is survived by his parents: Edward and Bonnie Manns, Milford; and a sister: Joyce Skrumalek, Milford. He was preceded in death by a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With tornado watches and at least one warning issued last evening, Wednesday, June 22, the National Weather Service says it will be a while before any confirmations can be made. According to Mark Steinwedel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, while radar picked up rotation in the southern part of the county, a careful assessment …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — To assist landowners with pollinator plantings, an early-evening workshop is set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Koinonia Nature Preserve, 6170 S 650 E, Pierceton. This workshop will focus on how to start with a pollinator planting and will cover site selection, site preparation, and species selection. A follow-up workshop is being …read more.

Jose T. Cerda-Tinoco, 58, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his residence. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1997 where he attended Iglesia Betesda Asambleas de Dios of Warsaw. He had worked as a finisher at Heiman Construction Inc. of Warsaw for over 15 years. He …read more.

Stephanie Lynn Krugman, 59, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Traverse City, Mich. After graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in radiology. She then moved to Brainerd, Minn., where she worked 20 years for a group of orthopedic surgeons. After retiring, she worked in Arizona …read more.

[weaver_youtube IjbMN6mHb0M rel=0] NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is predicting severe storms for this evening with a possibility of what meteorologists are calling, “significant tornadoes” south of U.S. 30. Aside from the possibility of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, hailstones measuring up to 1 inch in diameter and flooding could all occur with …read more.

Bonnie Lea Newton, 91, Winona Lake, went to be with her Lord at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family. She was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1948.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Warsaw and a former member of Burket United Methodist Church.  Bonnie was a 1943 …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Eel River at North Manchester, affecting Kosciusko, Whitley, Cass, Miami and Wabash Counties. Rainfall this evening is expected to cause the Eel River at North Manchester to rise above flood stage. The flood stage for the Eel River is 9 feet. …read more.

Wanda N. Martsolf, 86, Syracuse, and formerly of Goshen, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. She was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Rocky Branch, Ky. to Elisha and Rebecca (Watson) Spradlin. She is survived by a daughter: Bess (John) Stetler, Goshen; a son: Richard (Janet) Doerscher, North Webster; seven grandchildren; six …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:52 a.m. Saturday, June 18, Kosciusko Drive and East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Cody B. Honeycutt, 24, EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw, and Randy A. Williard, 57, Indianapolis Road, Yoder. Honeycutt backed his vehicle into the front end of Williard’s vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Donald T. Stewart, 54, Etna Green, died June 16, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident in Kosciusko County. Arrangements are pending with Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Robert J. Hamilton, 87, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born on March 12, 1929, Robert was one of five children and the son of Homer and Marjorie (Shrock) Hamilton. Robert enlisted with the United States Army on Jan. 8, 1947, in Warsaw. He served as a …read more.

TERRE HAUTE – Several area athletes competed in the 2016 Indiana Special Olympics Summer Games.

Monty G. Lackey passed away just after midnight June 19, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was 73 years old. Although he had lived in the area of Warsaw most of his life, he was born in Rochester on April 13, 1943. He was the son of Robert Lackey and Mary Lou …read more.

Robert J. Hamilton passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Titus Funeral Home. Robert’s funeral service will follow, beginning at 1 p.m. A complete obituary is pending.

BOURBON — An attempted traffic stop resulted in a police chase through four counties and speeds over 100 miles per hour. The driver, Daniel R. Nifong, Plymouth, was taken into custody and charged with resisting law enforcement, forgery for having a homemade paper license plate and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — When Amy Cozad graduated from Decatur Central High School, she knew she loved diving, but she had not yet dreamed of going to the Olympics. It wasn’t until college, at Indiana University, that she started eyeing Team USA.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez, Goshen, infant daughter of Michael and Amber (Smith) Hernandez, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Ed French, farmer, electrician and preacher, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his rural Silver Lake home. He was 83. He was born William Edward French Oct.7, 1932, in Kokomo, to Charles and Mamie French. He graduated from Laketon High School, where he met Elizabeth Vaudene Railsback. Smitten with the redhead, he borrowed his brother’s …read more.

Mildred Mae Mahoney, 91, Richmond, formerly of Kosciusko County, died June 15, 2016, at Friends Fellowship Community. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Doan and Mills Funeral Home, Richmond.

Kay Lee Dotson, Warsaw, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She was born on Dec. 20, 1956, in Warsaw, to Walter Lee LaRue and Jean Carletha (Bartley) Rogers. She leaves behind two sisters: …read more.

Larry F. Mellott, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Aug. 3, 1937, he was born in Warsaw to DeWitt C. and Helen L. (Firestone) Mellott. He was united in marriage to Geneal Sponseller Heagy on June 20, 2008, in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime …read more.

Newt Green III, 67, Mentone, passed unexpectedly on June 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 2, 1949, in Charleston, W. Va., to Newt and Alice Mae (Mullins) Green. In earlier years Newt worked as a dispatcher for the Warsaw Police Department and in Georgia he was a gunsmith and worked in …read more.

John Allen Shalchick, 53, Milford, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at IU Health Goshen. He was born Oct. 15, 1962, to John Paul Shalchick and Georgia Raymond in Miami, Fla. John enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and riding motorcycles, but his passion was playing pool. John is survived by his wife: Rosa Shalchick; his mother: …read more.

Kay Dotson, 59, Warsaw, died at 4:07 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Verna Lidya Wollmann Morrison, 91, Sheridan, Mont., died June 3, 2016, at her home of natural causes. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in South Dakota. Surviving are three sisters; a brother; her ten children: Sara Sandwick, South Dakota; Ernest Morrison, Billings, Mont.; Dorene Rasmussen, Warsaw; Arthur Kaske, Texas; Arvid Kaske, Sheridan, Mont.; Muriel Simmons; …read more.

Garnett H. Osborn, 99, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the home of her daughter: Sharon Mohler-Puckett, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 14, 1917, in Holstein, Neb. to Ida Alice (Yundt) Cruse and Joseph “Joe” Cruse. On Sept. 28, 1940, she was married …read more.

Matthew Wallace Thompson, 41, Warsaw, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born on Sept. 18, 1974, in Bluffton, to Denny Thompson and Nancy (Manrow) Marsh. He enjoyed fishing and going to auto races. Survivors include his father: Denny (Doris) Thompson, Akron; stepfather: Jerry Marsh, Florida; sisters: Amy (Chad) Heckaman, Warsaw; and Heather …read more.

Donald T. Griffith, 76, Wawaka, passed away on June 10, 2016, at home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1939, the son of Tilman and Helen (Lemons) Griffith in Detroit, Mich. On July 20, 1963, he married Mary Beth Quinn in Riverdale, Ill.; she survives. Also surviving are six children: Donald (Heather) Griffith, Syracuse; Kathleen …read more.

Brandi D. Adkins, 22, Fort Wayne, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born Oct. 14, 1993, in Pikeville, Ky., to Danny Adkins and Sheila Jackson. Brandi was a fun, outgoing person with a vibrant sense of humor. She enjoyed making people laugh and made friends easily. She was sometimes stubborn, …read more.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

Ruth I. Neal, 82, Cromwell, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 27, 1933, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Riechard) Chivington in VanWert, Ohio. On May 9, 1953, she married Robert Joseph Neal; he preceded her in death on Aug. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:03 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2500 block of East Center Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a death. 8:47 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 200 block of South Main Street, Leesburg. Personnel at Freedom Oil Express reported a drive-off theft of gasoline. Syracuse Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:47 p.m. Friday, June 10, South Old 30 west of SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Micheal S. Wright, 20, East Van Buren Street, Columbia City. Wright’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, North SR 15 north …read more.

William E. “Bill” Durham, 57, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born on Oct. 13, 1958, the son of John L. and Janet L. (Halsey) Durham. He is survived by three sisters: Cheryl Durham, Crown Point; Jackie Durham, Kendallville; and Jennifer (Tim) Miller, Fort Wayne; four nephews: Nathan; …read more.

Linda A. Harney, 75, Huntington, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. VFW Post #2689 Ladies Auxiliary evening services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, immediately following visitation. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. …read more.

Norma “Jean” Loveless, 88, Kendallville, formerly of Cromwell, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 1, 1927, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Frederick) Stahly. On Aug. 22, 1948, she married John Loveless; he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived …read more.

WARSAW — Miss Indiana State Fair 2016, Tate Fritchley, made a visit to Kosciusko County last night, Wednesday, June 8. Fritchley is traveling to 48 different Indiana locations before the state fair in August to give county fair queen contestants advice on the fair queen process. Fritchley is the 58th Miss Indiana State Fair. Fritchley is …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 9500 block of South SR 13, Claypool. Teresa L. Calhoun reported a fraud. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1000 block of East Arthur Street, Warsaw. Officers received calls …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:41 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, Lake City Highway and North Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Brandon A. Rice, 34, North CR 350W, Warsaw, and Spencer T. Putt, 28, Worthington Drive, Fort Wayne. Rice’s vehicle rear-ended Putt’s vehicle, which was stopped at a red light. Putt …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — You live next door to someone who is having their property developed and that could mean the landscape is altered. If so, it could also mean it would affect where the water after a rain drains to.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:26 p.m. Monday, June 6, 7185 N. SR 13, North Webster. Driver: Amy K. Fahrnow, 47, West Heckahorn Drive, North Manchester. Fahrnow became distracted while pulling into a parking lot and her vehicle struck a pedestrian, Breanna J. Breske, 20, Turkey Creek Drive, …read more.

Kosciusko Offices with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:39 p.m. Monday, June 6, 6500 block of West Grimme Lane, Claypool. Cari Marie Seeley reported a threat to life. 9:39 a.m. Monday, June 6, 9600 block of South Beehive Court, Claypool. James M. Buskirk reported his home was burglarized and a shotgun …read more.

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

Dallas “Skeet” E. Cripe, 81, Milford, died at his home Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Goshen to Ray and Minnie (Smith) Cripe. On May 20, 1961, he married Frances Lambright at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen. She survives along with three children: Kelly (Chris) Stadelman, Charleston, W. Va.; …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:47 p.m. Thursday, June 2, East CR 1300N and North CR 175E, Milford. Drivers: Galen D. Stouder, 59, Regina Road, New Paris, and Anthony D. Greenfield, 51, Westfield Avenue, Goshen. Stouder became distracted and his vehicle collided with Greenfield’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Diane Jane Rhine (Dean), formerly of Kokomo and originally of Kosciusko County, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:16 a.m.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away June 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Thomas J. “Jay” Clutter, 75, Venice, Fla., formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home in Venice, Fla. He was born Oct. 7, 1940 in Warsaw to Clayton William and Alma LaVerne (Felix) Clutter. He graduated in 1958 from North Webster High School, was a United States Navy veteran and …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.