MILFORD — The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its November meeting in Milford at Chore-Time Brock. The theme for the session was agri-business in Kosciusko County. KYLA Moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by welcoming the students.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

Your guide to making the most of this weekend with concerts, community events and more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. Here are programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Jean Hoover, United States Marine Corps veteran is the guest speaker, with …read more.

MILFORD – Milford’s Town Council missed President Bob Cockburn at the Monday, Nov. 9, meeting. Cockburn, whose wife was in the hospital, may have been able to break a deadlock between members Dan Cochran and Doug Ruch. At issue was the best way to implement a raise in the town’s water rate. The council unanimously …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:52 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, West Hoppus Road, north of Kinsey Road, Warsaw. Driver: Martha J. Dennin, 56, West Maple Lane, Claypool. Dennin swerved to miss a deer, went off the road and hit an embankment. Damage up to $2,500. 10:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Donald D. “Buck” Albert, 82, Milford, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 6, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1932 in Goshen to Earl and Genevieve (Trainor) Albert. On July 31, 1971 he married Ernestine Howard Fowler in Ringgold, Ga. She died March 11, 2002. Surviving are two …read more.

Kosciusko 5:51 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, West CR 1350N east of North CR 1025W, Nappanee. Driver: Isaac X. Rosentreter, 19, Woodies Lane, Bremen. Hit horse. Rosentreter was transported with abrasions to his face and head. Damage up to $25,000. 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, South SR 13 south of East CR 1250S, Sidney. Driver: Edward S. …read more.

Robin Kay Evans, 56, Milford, passed away at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

MILFORD — As McBride was chipping layers of plaster from the south interior wall of the building, she started seeing letters painted on the original layer of bricks that composed the bulwark. She excitedly continued chipping away at the plaster until more of the lettering could be deciphered. Eventually, the entirety of the painted sign revealed itself to read “Milford Mail Fine Job Printing.”

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting Join the Friends at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Milford Public Library meeting room as they finalize details about their book and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21. Come and join them. Fall Storytime Join staff …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — The following activities are planned for Milford Public Library: Adult Craft Night Local crafter, Kelly Engle, will demonstrate how to make a beautiful fall wreath for November adult craft night. Crafting begins at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, which is earlier than usual, so please note the time …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department is currently responding to a reported electrical fire at 312 E. Fourth St., Milford.

The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

MILFORD — One person had minor injuries following an accident Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 2350N, Milford. According to reports by police, a vehicle driven by Justin A. Ciriello, 19, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, was eastbound on CR 1350N and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection …read more.

On Friday, October 30, 2015, Chore-Time celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its $7.1 million building expansion.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

Your guide to making the most of your weekend with concerts, community events and more!

MILFORD — Do you hear those sleigh bells ringing? Yes, it might not even be November yet, but with the annual Christmas Bucks promotion, sponsored by The Papers Inc. and local merchants, now is a great time to get the ball rolling on Christmas gifts.

Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents:

You don’t have to look very far to find new construction projects in the lakes area. Several local companies are in various stages of major expansion undertakings.

MILFORD — Strolling along Main Street in Milford’s downtown business district, one can still whiff an ugly reminder of the Oct. 8 early morning fire that scuttled one business and closed two others to smoke and water damage.

Carolyn S. McDorman, 73, of Milford passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Antwerp, Ohio, to Gilbert and Anna Marie (Sites) Sesler. She worked at Chore-Time Brock. Carolyn is survived by her children: Darrell Bender, Milford; Anita (Dale) McDorman; HazelGerken, both of Antwerp, Ohio; …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting the following activities:

Elizabeth (Orn) Steinke Spenser, 93, Venice, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born March 22, 1922, in Milford, to Amos and Mary Orn. She was married to Lorraine Steinke and Richard Spenser, and both preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter: Mary Sue Stockton; and one son: Terry Lee Steinke, both of Venice, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:10 p.m. a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1900 block North CR850E, Pierceton. Rick Bishop reported the theft of firewood 6:18 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11600 block North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Jeffery W. Dunithan reported a burglary of miscellaneous merchandise. Value: $50,000. Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

Your guide to making the most of your weekend with concerts, community events and more!

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — A 14-year-old Milford teen and a 10-year-old Milford youth appeared before Juvenile Court Judge David Cates this afternoon, for an initial juvenile hearing. Both youths, found to be juvenile delinquents, waived their rights to an attorney and admitted to the charges against them. They will appear in court at 10 a.m. Nov. 2, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:21 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, North Airport Road and CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Jodi L. Susaraba, 46, North Royal Oak Court, Warsaw. Susaraba swerved to miss a deer and her vehicle hit a fence. Damage up to $2,500. 8:52 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon R. Andrews, Warsaw, $2,509.36 Anna Packer, North Webster, $1,159.20 Cassandra Wagoner, Warsaw, $5,086.25 The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 Statewide …read more.

MILFORD — It may surprise some Kosciusko County residents to know the snow produced for the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea will largely owe its existence to a company currently operating on a family farm outside of Milford.

[weaver_youtube 9CHeLclwn9g rel=0]   WARSAW — Kirk Beckham, his wife Celise, and daughters Mia, Remi and Adree, and the family puppy, are safe. But, they lost everything they owned. The Beckham home at 863 Barrington Place, Warsaw, was destroyed by fire early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Leesburg Fire Department received the call at 2:50 …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters are still at the scene of a house fire at 863 Barrington Hills, in Barrington Place, Warsaw. The first firefighters at the scene reported a fully engulfed house fire. The initial call was received at approximately 2:50 a.m. today, Oct. 13. Plain Township Fire Department requested a full assist from Warsaw and …read more.

MILFORD — The early morning fire on Thursday, Oct. 8, downtown Milford, has closed one business and temporarily closed another.

MILFORD — Make a beautiful fall luminary using a Mason jar and some other materials on Monday, Oct. 12, for Adult Craft Night at the Library.

WARSAW — Mariners Drive, Warsaw, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, according to Andrew Schouten, project manager for Phend & Brown, Inc., Milford. The street will be open to local business traffic only.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:21 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, West Bell Drive west of North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Robert E. Jones, 57, North CR 700E, Roann, and Miriam Salazar, 40, Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw. As Jones proceeded through a two-way stop sign, Salazar’s oncoming vehicle collided with …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

Cheryl Hodson Havens, 68, of Milford, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

MILFORD — A couple who were out for an early morning stroll possibly saved a major portion of the downtown business district in Milford this morning, Thursday, Oct. 8. Because of their actions one business suffered fire and smoke damage while another sustained only smoke damage according to preliminary reports.

WARSAW — A Milford man is facing two burglary charges and two theft charges in Kosciusko Superior Court 1.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events at Milford Public Library: Lapsit This week marks the start of infant lapsit. Lapsit is intended for babies, from infant through 36 months. Lapsit is at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday in October. This falls theme is apples! We will learn some finger plays, …read more.

Camp Mack Fall Festival will be held all day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp Mack, 1113 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford. The event offers a variety of food, crafts, demonstrations, activities, entertainment, train rides and hayrides for the whole family. A silent auction will take place, or attend the live auction featuring quilts, comforters, theme …read more.

MILFORD — A Norfolk Southern train made a grand exit out of Milford Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, when it went crashing through a downed tree. The tree was approximately 25-30 feet in length and about 2 feet around and had fallen on the tracks behind The Papers Inc. building located on First Street.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $820.70 Robert Avery, Warsaw, $3,464.60 Hope D. Beery, Warsaw, $3,905.99 Greg A. Haynes, Silver Lake, $13,047.24 Heather and …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

Kosciusko Officers with the Koscuisko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, South SR 19 and West CR 1000S, Akron. Drivers: Riley D. Weitzel, 16, West SR 14, Silver Lake,  and Hope A. Manns, 16, South CR 1275E, Akron. As Manns was slowing down to make a turn, Weitzel’s vehicle …read more.

MILFORD — Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Janet Wieland of Riverside, Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Rose Wieland, to Alexander Jay Tucker, son of Dr. and Mrs. Craig and Judy Tucker of New Liberty, Iowa. Alex is the grandson of Dot and Leon Tucker of Milford.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:17 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 200W, Milford. Driver: John T. Seurynck, 66, Sunset Trail, Mancelona, Mich. Seurynck’s vehicle went off the road and collided with a mailbox, then was driven through a field. He was pulled …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its third annual Wawasee Elementary Cross Country Championships Monday at Wawasee Middle School.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — National Library Card Sign-Up Month is drawing to a close, but Snoopy says there is still time to visit your local library and get the coolest card around. Having a library card means you have access to everything the library offers, book collections, services, programs and a professional …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Deborah G. and Thomas R. Allen, Warsaw, $855.52 Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $390.07 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lorraine J. Amerikanos, Leesburg, $1,927.57 Brittney …read more.

MILFORD — Officials from Anthony Wayne Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and representatives of the Milford Lions Club have announced there will be Cub Scouts in Milford this year.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Stephen and Rebecca Davis v. Bill Barley, Leesburg, $996.41 Carrie Connor, Leesburg, $996.41 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Karri Bloom, Syracuse, $179 Kay Farrar, Warsaw, $180.50 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, North CR 300E and north East CR 1000N, Milford. Drivers: Odis J. Shepherd, 45, Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, and Heather L. Wallace, 27, East Center Street, Bourbon. Shepherd suffered an abrasion to the head and was transported to Kosciusko …read more.

Herbert Earl “Herb” Metcalf, 85, of Milford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1930, in Adamsville, Mich. to Ray Lucas and Marjorie Irene (Landis) Metcalf. He graduated from Bristol High School in Bristol, and attended college …read more.

Glen Morehouse, 95, of Milford, passed away Sept. 12, 2015, at home. He was born Oct. 12, 1919 in New Paris, to Samuel Guy and Lydia (Rowdabaugh) Morehouse. Glen married Vera Dunwiddie on April 9, 1950, she survives. Mr. Morehouse’s family moved from New Paris to Milford when he was 1-year-old.  He was a farmer …read more.

By TAMI MOHLER GOSHEN — Ruby Bryant, Goshen, recently celebrated her 100th birthday at a large family gathering in Goshen on Sunday, Aug. 23. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren honored her with a carry-in meal with some of the favorite family foods. Many family activities were enjoyed by all. In addition, there will be an …read more.

MILFORD — About 1,600 fifth-graders swarmed the confines of TruHorizons in Milford for the first Safety First days, a three-day event designed to teach safety on half a dozen topics. Twenty-seven tents were set up on the grounds, two large tents for the beginning and ending plenary sessions and lunch, and five villages of five …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:21 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, North Old 15, south of East 900N, Milford. Driver: Ashton R. Wharton, 25, Lura Circle, Milford. Passenger Jason D. Huston, 34, Brookside Manor, Goshen, suffered minor bleeding to the face and was transported to KCH. Wharton was arrested …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of a 2006 Ford F150, which went off the road early this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, has been arrested. A passenger in his vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Brenda L. and David A. Alderfer, Mentone, $5,913.64 Danay Bowyer, Mentone, $5,090.51 Snow and Sauerteig v. Kevin D. Banghart, Claypool, $1,560.51 Linda …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Activities for the week of Sept. 14 through Sept. 19: Milford Public Library is cool! Milford Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month throughout September. The national “spokes-dog” for this year’s campaign is Snoopy. “Joe Cool” urges everyone to go to the library and get a card because libraries …read more.

MILFORD — An incident of motorists believing they recognized an individual on a moped ended up with one individual being stabbed and another being arrested for battery with a deadly weapon.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Labor Day Closing The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. If you need to return items while we are closed, there are drop boxes at the south end of the building for DVD’s and …read more.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

MILFORD — Milford Police are on the scene of a motorcycle vs horse/buggy accident in the area of 2512 W. CR 1350N, northwest of Milford. Lutheran Air Ambulance has been contacted. One individual, a male, is being flown from the scene by Lutheran Air Ambulance, to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A female is being transported …read more.

Koscisuko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Luisa Adame, Warsaw, $672.81 Dudley O. Allen, Warsaw, $3,305.56 Linda Compagnari, Silver Lake, $1,299.34 Michael Compton, Warsaw, $1,316.25 Susan T. DeCamp, Warsaw, $5,700.20 …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4. Classic Voice, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 5. Short Term Memories, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with trivia, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4. North …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — September is library card sign-up month! Come in and get your library card. All new library patrons this month, will get their name put in a drawing for movie tickets. So come in and get your card this month. Free to any Wawasee Community Student or Teacher and …read more.

Donald R. Helmuth, age 61, Milford, passed away at 1:02 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries received in a horse riding accident on Aug. 18, 2015. He was born April 21, 1954, in Bremen to Crist E. and Wilma (Yoder) Helmuth. Mr. Helmuth lived his lifetime in this …read more.

MILFORD — Each year, around the world, more than one million child fatalities occur from preventable injuries. At TruHorizons, we believe that teaching children to act safely early in life is a foundational principal, and if we can help prevent even one incident, we have been successful.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 9:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, South CR 400W and West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Valenzuela Cortes, 19, South Clover Lane, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, North CR 500E and East CR 950N, Syracuse. Driver: Dusty …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Gymnastics Club will be holding fall tumbling and skills classes in four communities starting Sept. 14.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Gabriel Bollinger, Leesburg, $4,413.06 Emerson C. Butts, Warsaw, $2,401.77 Zachary …read more.

The Tucker family is no stranger to farming. Leon Tucker and his granddaughter Hannah recently attended the Beef Twilight Tour to share some of the family’s well-earned wisdom on the limousine breed of cattle. The Tucker family have raised beef cattle in Milford since 1959. During a speech for guests of the tour, Leon noted …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 23, for alleged sexual misconduct with his minor babysitter. According to an affidavit released by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Dominic J. Fisher, 32, of 978 E. CR 900N, Milford, is alleged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor between 14 and 16 …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library news and events this week: SRP Thank You! Wow, summer sure went fast. Saturday, Aug. 1 was the final day in our superhero reading program. There were a total of 208 students registered and 5690 hours read in the last eight weeks. The Grand Finale picnic had …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Overdrive Overdrive is a digital materials service that allows you to download e-books, audiobooks, movies, and magazines onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It’s compatible with Kindle and Nook e-readers, Windows, Android and Apple phones and tablets, so you can take your personal library anywhere you go. You can also …read more.

Lucille Joy Teel, 97, of Greenwood, where she had lived for the last two years and formerly of Milford, and the Akron and Mentone, area passed at 10:10 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at Greenwood Meadows of Greenwood. She was born April 3, 1918, in Etna Green, William and Ruth (Jones) Stutzman. She first married Wade Whetstone. …read more.

John Harold Young, 73, formerly of Milford, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Aug. 22, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 30, 1941, to Harold and Flora (Poehlein) Young in Milford. John graduated from Milford High School in 1959 and during the next few years attended Indiana University, ASU …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Gladys Barrerarios, Warsaw, $4,398.01 Margaret M. Bean, Warsaw, $2,515.91 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Emerson …read more.

MILFORD — A 14-year-old and 17-year-old from Milford are facing charges in connection with numerous thefts from vehicles though out Milford, an attempted break in at Dollar General and break-in at Milford School.

WARSAW — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office has filed a lawsuit against a maintenance product company and a former school maintenance director demanding repayment of nearly $1 million for their illegal bribery and kickbacks scheme that defrauded the Warsaw Community Schools, an audit found.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Chris Cage Karaoke and DJ, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Gunslinger, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:06 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, East Armstrong Road and North CR 475E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jesse L. Roberts, 26, Smith Street, Milford and Shiann Hann, 24, EMS B14 Lane, Pierceton. Roberts fell asleep at the wheel and his car crossed center, hitting Hann’s vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, US 30 and East CR 200N, Warsaw. Douglas E. Nusbaum, 63, CR 59, Spencerville. Nusbaum was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for an unknown medical condition. Nusbaum suffered a medical episode, causing his vehicle to veer from the …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kehler Law Firm v. Vickie S. Bradley, Mentone, $1,085.49 Pierceton Elementary v. Ryan Caudill, Warsaw, $734 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Ann L. Cooper, Wabash, $3,084.20 Deborah …read more.

Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:43 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, West Catherine Street and North Maple Street, Milford. Driver: Michelle J. Sinclair, 44, Catherine Street, Milford. Sinclair reported memory loss and does not recall hitting a sign. Her vehicle sustained rear-end damage. Sinclair did not report the accident. Damage …read more.

Henry Blake Ford, 27, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, on charges of domestic battery with a child(ren) under 16 present, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. Booking information show Ford’s address as 207 Pittsburg St., Syracuse, while court documents show an address of 229 E. CR 1150N, Milford. A probable …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the intersection of West 700S and South 450W, Claypool. Driver: Russell W. Brown, 57, West 950S, Akron. Brown was westbound when he hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the intersection …read more.

Margaret B. Ostendorf, 101, of Milford passed away Aug. 8, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Assisted Living, Warsaw. She was born July 2, 1914, in Prairie County, Ark. to Emory Wright and Theresa Evaline (Lewis) Bedell. Margaret married Joe H. Ostendorf, Jr. on Aug. 13, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Ostendorf …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police and Fire and Syracuse EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident today at the intersection of South Higbee Street and West Section Street in Milford.
The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m.

Charles “Lewis” Speicher, 86, of Milford passed away on Wednesday, Aug.  5, 2015, at home. He was born to Charles A. and Pauline (O’Haver) Speicher on May 28, 1929, in Milford Junction. Lewis graduated from Milford High School in 1948 and was part of the school’s only undefeated basketball team, earning his right as the first …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 DJ dance party, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, noon, Saturday, April 8. This will be the American Legion Post 253’s Kay’s Cruise for Cancer. A pontoon flotilla will follow and proceeds will go to cancer …read more.