Milford Fire Department’s Annual Chicken BBQ is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 5. Half chickens will be sold for $6 a each. MFD starts selling at 11 a.m. at Fire Station South on Main Street in Milford.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 Wagon Wheel Theatre Rent– showing from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Saturday, Sept. 7, admission is $16 to $34, …read more.

Since its first shipment of heifers from Nappanee, Ind., in 1944, Heifer has carried out its mission to end hunger and poverty around the world through the gifts of animals and training for 70 years. Celebrate at this Beyond Hunger: Communities of Change event, right here in northern Indiana where Heifer International began. The weekend …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: Blackford Law Office v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,157 Dorothy Adkins v. James and Kristi Loftus, Warsaw, $4,225 Joel Comino v. Sherry Blair, Etna Green, $1,889 Christopher Steinert, …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Community Summer League will host a question and answer session regarding the state of the league and its future. The Q/A session will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Wawasee High School in the lecture room to the left of the main entrance of the school. Hosting the …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: Canterbury House Apartments v. Amber Yohe, Warsaw, $2,359.64 Glen Ruch v. Terry Cassidy, Nappanee, $1,586 Hazel Schultz v. James T. Bennett, Osceola, $1,694 Michael Pavlick v. Jim …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 17, 2014 Karan Pankaj Mehta, 23, 1601 E. Ft. Wayne Street, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14. Bond: $550 cash. Jeremy Allen Garber, 41, 71 E. South Street, Milford, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Aug. 16, 11:18 a.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 700 block of E. 575 North, Leesburg. Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:34 a.m. Burglary and forcible entry reported at the 2100 block of Lore Lane in Warsaw. Friday, …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: April Sheller v. Tabatha Bourne, Etna Green, $235.86 Dale Spore v. Diane and Oscar S. Jackson, Cromwell, $3,360.97 FR Syracuse v. Kelly C. Clapp, Syracuse, $1,604 William …read more.

During its monthly meeting Monday night, Milford Town Council tabled a proposal presented by utilities commissioner Randy Veach to purchase a new Bobcat utility vehicle for his department. Full consideration of the request was delayed until next month’s meeting as a result of mandated town budget cuts scheduled to be discussed and finalized by the …read more.

Ortie G. Manns, 76, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 7:02 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at in Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 8, 1938, Prestonsburg, Ky., to Dorton Manns and Dollie (Mullins) Manns. He resided in Milford, and spent most of his life in Kosciusko County, Ind. Ortie retired as a supervisor with …read more.

Andrea Mayer has been promoted to Customer Service Representative for Brock Grain Systems, according to Roger Hollinger, customer service manager for the CTB, Inc., business unit, Milford. In her new position, Mayer will respond to customer calls and also assist with billing for Brock’s Kansas City, Mo., location. A CTB employee since 2011, Mayer most …read more.

  During the week of Aug. 4, new teachers and one guidance counselor went through the orientation process for the Wawasee Community School Corp. On Friday, they gathered for group photos as part of their day. In the top photo, in front from left, are Elizabeth Long, business, Wawasee High School; Joanne Reyes, Spanish, WHS; …read more.

By RON BAUMGARTNER Publisher, The Papers Incorporated My life has never strayed far from 206 South Main Street in Milford. When my father bought The Milford Mail from Carlyle Barnes and A. J. Forbing in August 1939, along with the newspaper business there was a two-story building; print shop downstairs and apartment upstairs. The apartment …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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Crystal Kleckner, Gridley, Ill., $2,485.91 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Jessica Dye, Warsaw, $209 Grill Korner, Warsaw, $551 Joanne M. Koble v. …read more.

Growing boys and girls have to eat. There’s no denying that. And from August to June, most kids eat the majority of their meals in their school’s cafeteria. That’s a lot of meals that school systems are providing. Warsaw Community Schools has a total enrollment of about 7,300 student across eight elementary schools, two middle …read more.

(NOTE: The Milford Mail was the beginning of The Mail-Journal, one of the publications owned by The Papers Inc.) Most movies and books have main characters. Some of those have started with humble beginnings, going on to achieve something great. Seventy-five years ago Tuesday, the beginning of a chapter was started and continues today. Arch …read more.

Back-to-school activities for Milford School will be from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Students and parents in kindergarten through eighth grade can attend back to school day. The purpose of this event is to bring in supplies, find the child’s classrooms, and meet the teachers. Also, middle school students can organize their …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 3, 10:33 p.m. Sharrone Jones reported a theft from her home in the 10000 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Saturday, Aug. 2, 10:49 p.m. A traffic stop was made in the 4900 block of North …read more.

Two area companies, CTB Inc. and Miller’s Heath Systems, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2014 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. CTB Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, July 31, 7:13 p.m. Battery reported at the 3800 block of Oldfield Drive in Leesburg. Thursday, July 31, 6:52 p.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 9100 block 200 East in Milford.  

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: Blackford Law Office v. Chayla, Christina and Shaun Conwell, Warsaw, $1,264 Chasity and Christopher Pauwels, Milford, $2,756.09 Capital Alliance Financial v. Aron D. Leininger, Akron, $3,251.76 Matthew …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers apprehended a burglary suspect Wednesday morning, just north of Leesburg, within 12 minutes of the crime. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies were advised of a burglary in progress Wednesday morning at approximately 10:18 a.m., along with a suspect that was fleeing the residence 6008 North, Old SR 15, Leesburg. As officers from …read more.

Library Closing Early for Staff In-Service The Library will close at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12 for a staff in-service.  Make certain to come in before then to check out any materials you are looking for! Knitting Club Knitting Club will meet on August 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the teen area of the …read more.

Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Sunday, July 27, 1:50 p.m. 312 E. Fourth St. Driver: Miklya M. Alvarado, 34, Milford. Alvarado was backing from a driveway and struck a large portion of a downed tree. Damages: up to $1,000 Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, July 25, 6:24 a.m. North 300 East near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Luis F. Rosiles, 32, East 200 North, Warsaw. Rosiles ran off the road, collided with a Kosciusko REMC utility pole, then drove through a fence …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Alligator Blackbird – 6 p.m., Friday, July 25, free Central Park Concert series Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to …read more.

Elvina M. Knepper, 101, of Milford, Ind., passed away July 22, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born Dec. 6, 1912, in Cando, N.D., to Basil and Emma (Hanson) Drake. Elvina graduated from Egeland High School in North Dakota. Elvina married Wilbur Knepper on Oct. 29, 1930; he preceded her in death on July …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, July 19, 1:24 p.m. North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Andrew N. Brunson, 39, Pine Arbor Drive, Elkhart. Brunson said he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. A witness said he was southbound on SR 15 when he …read more.

Finale Picnic This week is our Summer Reading Program Finale Picnic! Every Summer Reading Program participant who has read at least five hours has earned a ticket to the picnic. On July 30 at 12 p.m., grab your ticket, a beach towel, sunscreen, and a chair to sit on the beach. We will serve food …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Jo Dee Messina – 6 p.m., Friday, July 18, free Country Concert Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to Saturday, July …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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Reca S. Pickens/Campbell, Etna Green, $3,621.12 Cathy Garrison v. Claudia Cissna, North Webster, $6,094 Glen Ruch v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,588.03 Sheri …read more.

Reports of police officer vehicles, a van and fire vehicles at Camelot Lake, Milford, was received this morning. Upon investigation, there is no cause for alarm. Members of the Warsaw Police Department Aquatic Unit are at the lake for their monthly dive practice. Dive team members are from the police department as well as Warsaw …read more.

LEESBURG – A local golf outing received a boost from a former Purdue University standout this week. New Beginnings Preschool and Child Care, Inc. held its annual golf scramble at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on Monday afternoon and welcomed New York Giants quarterback Curtis Painter as its featured guest. Painter played for Purdue from 2005-2008, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 15, 2014 Melanie Nicole Scott, 23, 7696 E. Vawter Park Rd., Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $750 cash Amber Janelle Harty, 28, 313 S. Union St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash George Anthony Jackson, 41, 223 Collins …read more.

During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Milford Town Council, town marshal Rich Miotto noted there have been three dog biting incidents in Milford during the last few weeks. He sought the council’s guidance in enforcing the existing town ordinance regarding dangerous animals. It was noted that, according to town ordinance, after a second biting incident …read more.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Milford Redevelopment Commission members gathered for the monthly meeting. Two new business topics were discussed, including the budget for new equipment at the sewage plant. All commission members were present: Dan Brown, Doug Ruch, Charles Bird, Charlotte Siegfried and Joellen Free. During the discussion of old business, Randy Veach, utilities …read more.

UPDATE: David Alan Jackson Jr., 34, Dove Lane, Milford, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated following an accident on CR 150 East, near CR 1150 North, south of Milford, Monday evening. Jackson, who was southbound on CR 150 East, failed to negotiate the curve, laid his motorcycle down as it slid off the …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 11, 2014 D. Marcus Brown, 19, 405 S. Main Street, Claypool, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash Donald Charles Stage, 20, 105 N. Lindsay Street, Claypool, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash Nicholas Gravis Waikel, …read more.

The 12th Annual Sale of Champions saw 17 4-H champion and reserve champion animals go up on the auction block as well as the 4-H king and queen kisses tonight. Several younger 4-Hers looked a little unsure about whether they wanted to auction their animals off during the bidding process. Representatives of Milford 4-H Clubs …read more.

Not paying attention resulted in an accident in Milford this afternoon where a passenger car side-swiped a semi. The male driver of a passenger car was southbound on SR 15 near Emeline Street when, according to officers on scene, he admitted to eating a candy bar and being distracted. The driver drifted toward the center …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Kosciusko County Community Fair – all day through Saturday. Grandstand events include: KOI Drag Racing, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10. Admission is $10 for …read more.

Milford Public Library is serving up a few fun and educational programs for the week of July 21. Food and Fun Day Join us for the last food and fun day of the summer! On July 23, come and do science experiments with candy! Everything you make, you can eat!  You do not want to …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ATV accident which occurred on July 5 at approximately 2:15 p.m. in Milford. Stephanie Hernandez, 14, of Cicero, was airlifted by Lutheran Air Ambulance to Fort Wayne where she was treated for head injuries and released.The ATV which Hernandez was a passenger on was being operated by a 13-year-old male. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 5, 2014 Michael Robert Modisett, 20, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, arrested for operating a motorboat while intoxicated. July 4, 2014 Brady Lee Rose, 19, 602 W. Section St. Apt. 122, Milford, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Ashley Marie Henderson, 19, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 4, 2014 Kyle Adrian Champoux, 26, 9242 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for OWI misdemeanor, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $550 cash July 3, 2014 Anson Seth Davis, 23, 606 W. Emeline St., Milford, arrested for probation violation. …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 28, 11:15 p.m. Theft from vehicle reported at 3700 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Michael Scott Goble arrested in association with the incident. Saturday, June 28, 2:48 a.m. Hit and run reported at the 2300 …read more.

Reading is a refuge. It’s been proven that deep reading – unlike superficial Internet skimming – exercises the brain, increases empathy and halts multitasking. It’s never too early to start a child on a literacy journey. According to Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the U.S’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit, “Reading to children before they can read …read more.

Charline Loretta Orn Craig, 94, formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014, at Springview Manor. She was born Aug. 10, l919, on the front porch of her home on a farm near Milford, Ind., the only child of Orvil A. and Mabel A. (Rosenbohm) Orn, who preceded her in death. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of upcoming Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Central Park Popa …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Audrey K. and Michael S. Eldridge, Leesburg, $504 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stephanie Helsel (Fager), Wabash, $1,494.07 Tracy (Wilson) Brainard, Wabash, $1,494.07 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Gabriel L. and Kristina Blocher, …read more.

Trupointe Cooperative Inc. held a grand opening celebration of its new Milford agronomy hub for area growers, business leaders, governmental officials and other guests throughout the day Tuesday. A red ribbon was cut by Trupointe’s board of directors and leadership team. Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, keynote speaker Kent Yeager, Indiana agriculture liaison for U.S. …read more.

Janet A. Peterson, 58, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 10:32 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at her home. She was born on March 12, 1956, in Decatur, Ind., to Robert E. and Wanda M. (Penrod) Munson. She grew up in California, graduated from high school there, and attended Butte College in Oroville, Calif. She …read more.

LEESBURG – New Beginnings Preschool in Milford will be sponsoring a golf outing Monday, July 14, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Cost for the Florida Scramble is $250 per four-member team. The outing begins at 1 p.m. at TLCC, where prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. The golf club …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Kari Lynch Band – Friday, June 20, part of the Free Park Concert Series …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

Bertha LaVonne Moneyheffer, 93, of Milford, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born Jan. 26, 1921, to Orb and Ella (Brundage) Newcomer in Elkhart County, Ind. Bertha Graduated from New Paris High School in 1939. She married Delbert Moneyheffer on Oct. 25, 1942, at the Union Center …read more.

Travis C. Marsh officially filed as independent candidate for Sheriff of Kosciusko County on Tuesday. The required petitions were certified after being turned in on June 7. The requirements having been met will place Travis C. Marsh on the ballot in the November election. Marsh is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement, an adjunct faculty …read more.

During an emergency session held on Tuesday night, Milford Town Council approved additional funding to supplement a contract with Beer and Slabaugh that had been previously approved. The Nappanee company was previously contracted to clean the ditch along the east side of Old State Road 15, north of Syracuse Street. The added funding became necessary …read more.

Though the high school was closed after the 1967-68 school year, memories are still alive and well. Many of those memories of a small town high school were shared during the annual Milford High School Alumni Association Banquet Saturday evening in the cafeteria of Milford Middle School. After a social hour and dinner catered by …read more.

Mary H. ‘Helen’ Grisamer, 86, of Milford, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014, at Lakeland Healthcare & Rehab in Milford. She was born on Sept. 17, 1927, in South Bend, Ind., to Ignatz Peter and Jessie Josephine (Ward) Bogol. She graduated in 1945 from Central High School …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 14, 2014 Timothy J. Patrick, 25, 4113 E. 100 S., Pierceton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Sebastian Elijah Hoskins, 22, 11300 N. Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $2,000 surety Jacob Reuben Gilmer, 35, 405 N. TK …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 13, 2014 Michael Douglas Patton, 60, 493 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 cash June 12, 2014 Scott M. Naish, 27, 2571 E. 225 S., Warsaw, arrested for possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, possession …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Julia D. Bellamy, Leesburg. $953.61 v. Robert M. Blackford, Warsaw. $1,861.69 v. Guy W. Spradlin, Silver Lake. $1,307.82 v. Andrea D. Stone, Claypool. $958 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Shannon Brody, Warsaw. $2,376.91 …read more.

Angela Marie ‘Angie’ Muzzillo, 45, of Milford, Ind., and formerly of Wabash, Ind., passed away at 9:37 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. She was born Oct. 20, 1968, in Wabash, Ind., to Bernard A. and Margaret E. (Smith) Muzzillo, of Winona Lake, Ind. Angie was baptized in the St. …read more.

During its monthly meeting Monday, the Milford Town Council unanimously approved purchasing a commemorative plaque to present to the Milford Lions Club in honor of the local service organization’s 70th anniversary. The local service organization received its charter June 20, 1944, and will be formally recognized during next month’s council meeting. Representing the Lions Club, …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended April 30. Highlights of the Company’s financial results follow: Sales from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 were $1.05 billion, up 13 percent from $929.8 million in the third quarter last year, as sales of towable …read more.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stump, Milford, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Stump and the former Glennis Orn were married in Los Altos, Calif., in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Disher Jr., while Mr. Stump was serving in the U.S. Navy. They are the parents of three …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …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: Annie Zartman v. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 5, 2014 John Robert Drumm, 46, 4380 S. 100 E., LaGrange, arrested for possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance / narcotic, possession of methamphetamine and dealing / delivering / manufacturing methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 surety Brent Alan Dennison, 42, …read more.

Milford Elementary School held its annual awards ceremony this week. Accelerated Reader Awards 100 Points — Ava Adams, Stephanie Anacleto, Delaina Avery, Blaine Baut, Whitney Bautista, Cade Beer, Jared Beer, Kylie Beer, Evan Brower, Jaxon Brown, Braydon Chatterton, Aaleigha Clouse, Kendra Conley, Bryant Dailing, Bryan Davis, Jackson Davis, Zane Dixon, Harry Doss, Lindsey, Doss, Josephine …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced expansion plans for its Bison Coach subsidiary with the acquisition of a 55,000 square-foot production facility located on approximately 9 acres in Milford. In addition to the facility, the company also agreed to purchase approximately 20 acres of additional land that can be used for future expansion as …read more.

Students at Milford School are hosting a brief can drive on June 2, from 12:35 to 3:15 p.m., to benefit Harvest with a Heart. Any recyclable cans, such as aluminum soda cans, can be dropped off at Milford Schools north doors. All proceeds benefit Harvest with a Heart.        

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Island Vibe – Friday, May 30, part of the Free Park Concert Series Spike’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County 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. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Summer Reading Kick-Off It’s here! The Summer Reading Program Kick-Off is on Wednesday, June 4! This year’s themes are Fizz, Boom, Read for preschool through fifth grade and Spark a Reaction for students going in to 6th grade through 12th grade. Come to the Milford Community Building at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, for the show! We will have magician Steve Belliveau present his “Getting Excited …read more.

Thomas Edward ‘Tom’ Gaskill, 84, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in his Englewood, Fla., winter home after an extended illness. He was born on May 7, 1929, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Joseph and Marchia (Sheets) Gaskill. He graduated from Madison Township High School, lived most of his life in the Elkhart …read more.

[weaver_youtube gGM7wBXFJLg rel=0] From North to South and East to West, Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Kosciusko County today as hundreds paid tribute to the men and women who fought and died for our freedom. Parades were held in Leesburg, Milford, North Webster, Pierceton and Syracuse and veterans organizations from every community held memorial services …read more.

  Staff of the Milford Public Library got all dressed up for the Summer Reading Program. From top left are Sharon Fouts, Kaitlyn Arford and director Julie Frew. In the middle row are Heather Pickens, Malea Vanlaningham, Mim Eberly and Maureen Haab. In front are Dorothy Haney and Shari Lambert.  

Milford Fest is happening all day today in the small northern Kosciusko County town of Milford. This morning, the Cutie King and Queen Contest was held. The winning court included King Oliver Patton, Queen Brookelynn Penrod, Prince Bentley Anacleto and Princess Mia Brown. Ron Baumgartner and Jacquie Beer were crowned Senior King and Queen at …read more.

Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, May 24, 7:07 a.m. Officers were called to the 600 block of West Section Street for a non-criminal report. Friday, May 23, 8:45 a.m. A mower kicked a rock up and broke our a car window.   Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County: May 24, 2014 Mark Stuart Shah, 40, 232 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for OWI misdemeanor and OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash Richard Eldon Schmucker, 46, 3859 N. 925 E., Pierceton, arrested for check deception. Bond: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, May 21, 8:19 p.m. Officers observed a a vehicle driving recklessly on SR 13 near Grandview Drive in Syracuse. A traffic stop was performed and David William Akridge, 22, of Syracuse, was cited for reckless driving. Tuesday, May …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events HERE. Warsaw Central Park The …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Advanced Equity Inc. v. John Sigsbee, Goshen, $1,533.65 American General Financial v. Robert A. Brandon, Warsaw, $6,630.44 Art Gakstatter v. Danny and Tiffany Taylor, Jonesboro, $6,094 Blackford Law …read more.

Karis Faith Lantz, of South Bend, Ind., was stillborn at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She is the infant daughter of Kory M. and Alison M. (Gingrich) Lantz. She is survived by her parents: Kory and Alison Lantz, South Bend; a sister: Avery Lantz; maternal grandparents: Harlan and Karen …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 21, 2014 Keith Lamount Battice, 25, 229 E. 1150 N. Apt. C, Milford, arrested for battery / strangulation. Bond: $2,000 surety Derrick Earl Church, 31, 1001 Williams St., Angola, arrested for intimidation. Bond: $25,000 surety Benjamin M. Stewart, 40, 9018 E. …read more.

Delilah ‘Dee’ Mae (Miller) Wuthrich, 85, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Nappanee, Ind., to Marshall and Marie (Whitehead) Miller. On April 3, 1948, she married Donald E. Wuthrich. They were married 50 years. Living with …read more.

Mary Helene ‘Chippy’ (Thomas) Levernier, 89, of Milford, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born April 29, 1925, in Warsaw, Ind., to Cloyse and Mary (Wallace) Thomas, she married Daniel Levernier on Feb. 12, 1944, at Lake Wawasee; he survives. She graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 18, 12:12 p.m. SR 19 near West 200 South, Mentone. Driver: Gerald L. Troyer, 60, Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Driver struck a deer. Troyer was on a motorcycle, which went on its side and slid off the road …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. A 1994 blue Buick LeSabre, registered to Cindy Williams of Warsaw, was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Monday, May 19, 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to a report …read more.

Deliver a nutritious meal to senior in the community and make a big difference in someone’s life. Smiling faces are needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in the Milford area. Besides nourishment you might be providing their only daily contact with other people. Kindness and friendships can go a long way to …read more.

Get ready for Milford Fest next weekend. The festival, sponsored by Milford Lions Club and local area businesses, is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24. An all-day event, Milford Fest will feature free carnival rides for children, a car and motorcycle show, a cutie contest, and the king and queen coronation. There …read more.

(Photo provided) On Wednesday, May 7, Travis Marsh, a lieutenant with Milford Police Department, announced his run for sheriff of Kosciusko County as an independent candidate (see related). According to Marsh, though he has served as a Republican town council member on North Webster Town Council in the past, his run and potential tenure as sheriff …read more.

A fire in downtown South Bend is being blamed on mail delivery interruptions locally. According to WSBT-TV, an underground vault caught fire around midnight last night. The fire has caused power outages in most of downtown South Bend and AEP is estimating it could be as late as Sunday evening before all power is restored. The result of …read more.

In response to a request made on the behalf of the Milford Lions Club, Monday evening Milford Town Council approved a request to close certain streets for the 2014 Milford Fest. Patricia Gall asked the council to close various streets in downtown Milford beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Council member Doug Ruch asked …read more.