MILFORD – Milford’s sixth grade boys basketball team beat Whitko and Central Noble to claim honors at its home invite on Saturday.

WARSAW – The Edgewood Middle School boys basketball teams defeated Milford Wednesday night.

MILFORD — A two-vehicle collision at SR 15 and CR 900N, south of Milford, injured Mark A. Stollar, 32, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Stollar suffered a dislocated left elbow. The accident occurred at approximately 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. William E. Hough, 55, East CR 500S, Warsaw, was stopped at the intersection of CR 900N …read more.

MILFORD – The Milford boys basketball teams split with Lincoln Monday night.

By Milford Public Library Staff See a Live Reindeer Come see a live reindeer and other winter animals from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Milford Community Building. Those attending the program will have a chance to take a photo with the reindeer. This event is free. Knitting Club Knit and …read more.

MILFORD — A fire at the home of Angela Florentino, 502 W. Catherine St., Milford, was contained to the kitchen area Monday evening, Nov. 27. The fire was reported at 7:23 p.m. with smoke damage throughout the home. Milford Fire Department responded, calling for an assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department. Leesburg/Plain Township firefighters were …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, Leesburg Fire Department was called to assist Milford Fire Department at a residential fire on Catherine Street in Milford. The home did sustain some smoke damage although the fire was contained to the kitchen area. No injuries were reported. No further information is available at this …read more.

John Edward Buhrt, 95, passed away on Nov. 21, 2017, at 9:39 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford. On April 3, 1949, he married Sarah Ellen Orr in Warsaw. She passed away Sept. 18, 1995. He farmed for 45 years in the Warsaw and Milford area. John graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Cynthia A. Schroll, 65, Milford, passed away at Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

SYRACUSE – Boys basketball results for Wawasee on Monday, Nov. 20.

Written by Milford Public Library Staff New Items This November New movies and TV series include “The Beguiled,” “Big Little Lies (Season 1),” “Transformers: The Last Knight” and “Westworld: the complete first season.” New movies for children include “Leap!,” “Descendants 2” and “Cars 3.” Kids can get excited for Christmastime with festive new movies like …read more.

MILFORD – Boys basketball results for Milford Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 16.

WARSAW — Incubacol S.A.S., a corporation established under the laws of Columbia, South America, has filed a lawsuit against CTB Inc., doing business as Chore-Time, Milford. The suit is asking for compensatory damages, prejudgment interest, costs and a jury trial on three counts. The suit was filed Nov. 14, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. The suit …read more.

By Milford Public Library Staff Celebrate Thanksgiving At Last Fall Story Time Bring a friend and celebrate Thanksgiving at the last fall story time at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Children will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and create a candy corn turkey. They are welcome to …read more.

WARSAW — Charges have officially been filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s office against Jordan Edward Stone, 24, 4159 N. 100E, Warsaw, in the stabbing early Sunday morning of Gabriel Rhodes, 22, Milford. The stabbing allegedly took place in the parking lot of Duffy’s Pub and Grub, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Stone is facing charges …read more.

Our Ink Free Photos page has been updated through the entire fall sports season.

Word of Truth Ministries, 210 E. Catherine St., Milford, will host Fall Fest 2017 beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will include “an afternoon of fun and festivities as we praise our Lord for another great harvest time,” according to Mike Kelley, the church’s co-pastor with his wife, Deloris. Among the activities: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 8 Matchett Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Tanalee R. Scott, 29, Camden Drive, Columbia City. Scott’s vehicle backed into a parked car. Damages up to $2,500. 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, East Old Road 30 and North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:39 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, East Bell Drive, east of North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Christina L. Sullivan, 34, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Joshua L. York, 25, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Sullivan rear-ended York. Damages up to $2,500. 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, …read more.

MILFORD — Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering was present at Milford’s monthly public town council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 9, to oversee the opening of bids on the town’s wastewater plant renovation project. The bids, in order they were opened, were: R.E. Crosby Construction, $648,900; Kleenco, $634,900; Mason Engineering, $606,000; James S. Jackson Co., $679,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:36 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, East CR 1000N, west of North CR 450E, Milford. Driver: Kelly M. Harner, 22, 8447 Lane, North Webster. Harner overcorrected and ran her vehicle off the road into some trees. Damages: $2,500 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, East …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff Department investigated the following incidents: 5:14 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 4400 North CR 475E, Leesburg. Police were called to a violation of protective order. 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 100 block EMS C28E Lane, Warsaw. Roger Lynn Long reported a theft an electric guitar, amp, four knife folders and …read more.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:49 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, North SR 15, south of West CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Darlene K. Deturk, 68, East CR 350N, Warsaw, and Christian J. Kelsey, 21, North Saint Clair Court, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damage up to $2,500. 11:30 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:46 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, West CR 700S, east of South CR 100W, Claypool. Driver: Darlene R. Eherenman, 56, East Main Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, South SR 25 and West CR 950S, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 11700 block North Orn Road, Milford. Police responded to a juvenile complaint. 2:19 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 3400 block North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Roy A. Walker reported a prowler. 12:03 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 9800 block South CR …read more.

WARSAW — Jamey Dorian Roberts, 31, who is shown with addresses at 205 E. Smith St., Milford, and 3781 N. Maple Drive, Warsaw, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony; and possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony. Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 25, in Kosciusko Circuit …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:42 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Kyra S. Conley, 42, North CR 1000W, Etna Green, and Cynthia K. Wilkinson, 52, West CR 500N No. 12, Columbia City. Conley’s vehicle sideswiped the Wilkinson vehicle when backing from a parking …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1700 block North SR 13, Pierceton. Howard Eugene Breedlove reported damage to a tractor. 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1300 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Derek N. Hill reported a hit and run accident. 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, South SR 15 and West Union Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Rick L. Stephens, 55, Columbus Street, Wabash; Dereck W. Eltzroth, 21, West SR 114, North Manchester; Sossity N. Goble, 40, East CR 550N, Leesburg. Injured: Eltzroth and Goble complained …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed a $1.6 million budget for 2018 at its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Sept. 11. The budget is down from 2017 when extra funds were needed to repaint the water tower, according to Treasurer Joellen Free. Free also mentioned a representative of the Department of Local Government Finance said …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:41 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 10900 block South CR 450W and West SR 14, Silver Lake. Officials with Frontier Communications reported damage to property in a hit and run accident. 2:51 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Officials with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Jorge Castaneda Castro reported damage to a window and a grill. 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Dan Lee Neer reported the theft of a wallet. 1:28 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, South CR 450W, west of West CR 525S, Burket. Drivers: Chandler T. Newsome, 17, West Kiwi Road, Claypool, and Rachel G. Parker, 41, West CR 600S, Claypool. Newsome turned too wide onto West CR 525S, hitting the Parker …read more.

The ninth annual Ride to Remember will kick off at noon Saturday, Sept. 9, from American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. The 68-mile motorcycle ride, hosted by the post’s American Legion Riders, will be escorted from beginning to end by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The ride commemorates the veterans and first …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:07 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 4600 block North SR 15, Warsaw. Brenda L. Russell reported the theft of a purse and its contents. Midnight, Friday, Sept. 1, 500 block Ulrich Drive, Milford. Terry L. Scybert reported the theft of money, gunsmith tools and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Activity on NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line will soon become more frequent in the area as crews put together and erect the monopoles (single pole). That line runs north and west through the county into Elkhart County. Many of the locations in this area are having various pole and arm sections delivered to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:31 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 7200 block North SR 13, North Webster. JC Manufacturing officials notified police finding of speakers, relay assembly and downrigger. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 400 block East CR 1150N, Milford. Dorothy M. Ormanovich notified police of a theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:54 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2800 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Police responded to a theft at LSC Communications. 7:38 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 1300 block East CR 350N, Warsaw. Maria Rosario Ma Del Chavez-Sanchez reported a lost or stolen license plate. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Robert Lee Pickens reported a theft. 2:43 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Police responded to a call of an individual displaying a handgun. 11:35 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:32 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, South Main Street, south of West Section Street, Milford. Driver: Terry L. Masterson, 37, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. Masterson failed to negotiate a curve, going off the right side of the road, hitting a guard rail warning sign …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, North Elm Street, north of West Catherine Street, Milford. Driver: Eric R. Leedy, 39, Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Leedy advised he was northbound on Elm Street and leaned down to pick something up on the passenger side of his …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:51 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, East CR 1300N and North Camelot Drive, Milford. Drivers: Jeffrey G. Zimmerman, 46, North CR 450W, Ligonier, and Kendra S. Ostrander, 17, West Emeline Street, Milford. Zimmerman advised he did not see Ostrander’s vehicle and turned in front of …read more.

MILFORD — Kendra Ostrander, 17, Milford, complained of pain to the head after her Dodge Avenger was struck by a Dodge Ram Monday morning, Aug. 21. She was taken, by her parents, for medical treatment. The accident occurred at 10:51 a.m. on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and Camelot Trail/Drive. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, North CR 700W, west of West CR 100N, Atwood. Drivers: Nathan S. Drudge, 41, East Indiana Avenue, Nappanee, and Dennis J. Pletcher, 61, West CR 25S, Etna Green Drudge disregarded the stop sign and struck the Pletcher vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:24 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 9400 block South SR 13, Claypool. Police responded to a complaint involving a juvenile. 3:59 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of a missing or runaway juvenile. 12:29 p.m. …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred around 11 a.m. today, Monday, Aug. 21. The collision occurred on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and Camelot Trail. One person sustained minor injuries. It is unknown if the individual will be transported to an area hospital. The collision involved a Dodge Ram …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:31 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Lucina Marie Clark reported a theft from her vehicle. Value: $300. 7:44 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2200 block East CR 550S, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of the theft of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Maria I. Hernandez reported an unwanted person at the residence. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 400 block South Main Street, Milford. Alan W. …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Town Council held an unusually short and sparsely attended public meeting Monday, Aug. 14, where it heard good and bad news about the upcoming wastewater treatment plant renovation. The good news, according to Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering project manager, is the construction permit was received Aug. 9 from the Indiana Department …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police responded to 310 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford, at approximately 7:52 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, regarding to persons at that location who may have been tampering with a crime scene. The mobile home at that location was destroyed in an early morning fire that day and has been determined to be suspicious. …read more.

UPDATE — Milford Fire Chief Brian Haines reports the cause at this time is undetermined and the investigation is still underway. Haines stated no one was home at the time the fire was reported. It appears the fire started in a shed that was adjacent to the south side of the mobile home with the …read more.

North Webster Officers with North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, North Main Street and Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Drivers: David C. Hendrick, 59,  Johnson Street, Caledonia, Mich., and Cody H. Thompson, 27, East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Hendrick was going around the vehicle in front of him …read more.

MILFORD — One person was transported to an area hospital following a one-vehicle accident this afternoon, Friday, Aug. 11. It is not known if anyone else was injured. Authorities were notified at approximately 3 p.m. of a vehicle in a cornfield on CR 1350N, west of CR 75W. An occupant of the vehicle complained of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident reports: 8:19 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, South Main Street, Milford. Driver: Duane A. Whitman, 50, East Superior Street, Osceola. Whitman was backing from parking area behind 111 S. Main St., and struck a utility pole. Damage up to $2,500. 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council started its monthly public meeting Monday evening, July 10, with a swearing in ceremony for two new police officers. Charles Bird III will begin working as a reserve officer and Brandon Shipp will begin his academy training and is expected to be working full time in the fall. “That’s the …read more.

Abby Phinney                                                                                                            …read more.

MILFORD — Camp WACK showed up at Camelot Lake for its fifth annual adaptive water skiing event in Milford Saturday.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:58 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Leiter Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Ramandeep Singh, 26, Lefferts Blvd., S. Richmond Hill, N.Y. Singh was backing off Armstrong Road into a private drive and sideswiped the entry gate. Damage up to $10,000. 3:47 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Mariners Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:51 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, East CR 1300N, north of North CR 100E, Milford. Driver: Dallas E. Yoder, 22, County Road 40, Goshen. Yoder lost control of the vehicle while attempting to make a turn. Damage up to $10,000. 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, …read more.

NEW PARIS — A Milford man lost his life in a single vehicle accident at 7:41 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, east of New Paris. The accident was on CR 31, north of CR 50. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officials reported the driver was northbound on CR 31, north of CR 50 in his 2006 Chevrolet  when the vehicle …read more.

MILFORD — The 93rd Annual Milford Alumni Banquet, hosted the evening of June 10, gave all those who attended a glimpse into a time where they were all high school seniors. For some, that was more than 70 years ago. For others, that was 40, 50 or 60 years ago, but no matter how much …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Kiwanis Club held its third annual 5k on Waubee Lake Saturday.

MILFORD — Sift through your family photo albums from the last 20, 30, 40, even 50 years and chances are pretty good you’ll come across a picture of someone in your family enjoying a sunny day at Waubee Lake Park in Milford. Now, look closely and you’ll see the playground has remained mostly, if not completely, unchanged: a towering metal slide, a skyscraper jungle gym, a speedy merry-go-round and perfectly lazy swings on long chains.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

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

MILFORD—Bill and Ann Troup were chosen as the 2017 Senior King and Queen at Milford Fest. They are true examples of strength, service and extending the love of Christ to others.

MILFORD — The Main Street Stage at Milford Fest Saturday, May 27, will showcase two groups bringing the sound of Motown in the afternoon and classic rock and country for the evening’s street dance.

Elsie M. Free, 95, Milford, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation in Milford. She was born on Oc. 31, 1921 in Water Valley, Miss., the daughter of John and Ada (Bross) Goodwin. On Oct. 8, 1938 she married Woodrow Free; he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1988. Elsie moved …read more.

MILFORD—The Friends of the Milford Library will have its annual used book sale during Milford Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 27, on the lawn of the Milford library.

MILFORD — For Milford residents Memorial Day weekend also brings the annual Milford Fest celebration organized by the Milford Lions Club. Milford Fest is made possible through the Lions, the Town of Milford, The Papers Inc., Beer and Jessop Amusements, Chore Time Brock, Phend and Brown and other local businesses. A variety of entertainment and …read more.

MILFORD — Non-compliance on five properties owned by Ron Davidhizar will now have additional fines assessed, liens placed against the property and foreclosure action taken. The discussion was briefly held Monday evening during the May meeting of the Milford Town Council.

MILFORD — Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering, provided Milford Town Council an update on the wastewater treatment plant renovation project Monday evening, May 8, at the council’s May meeting.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 7, South SR 15, south of South CR 300W, Silver Lake. Driver: James C. Berns, 49, West Old 24, Wabash. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:07 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, South SR 15 and West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Travis D. Shepler, 47, North CR 700W, Nappanee, and Ryan J. Sparks, 30, North Shagbark Drive, Warsaw. The vehicles collided when Shepler thought Sparks was making a right turn …read more.

Jeanette L. Marsh, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford. On July 5, 1928, she was born in Milford to Emory and Helen (Herron) Klopentsteine. She was united in marriage to James Marsh on Jan. 2, 1949 in Collamer, who survives. A lifetime resident …read more.

WAKARUSA — Robert “Rob” D. Emerick, 46, Milford, is in critical condition at South Bend Memorial Hospital following a two-vehicle accident Friday, April 21, on SR 19, south of the roundabout at SR 119. Emerick suffered severe head injuries and a compound fracture to the leg.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:49 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, South SR 15 and West CR 350S, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryan T. Miller, 35, King Road, Plymouth, and Michelle L. Worley, 46, South Cr 400W, Warsaw. Miller rear-ended Worley’s vehicle. Damages up to $25,000. 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 a.m. Thursday, April 13, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Drivers: Austin F. Nickerson, 19, South CR 825W, Akron, and Noah D. Ault, 19, S. Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Nickerson rear-ended Ault’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 5:55 p.m. Thursday, April …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, North CR 500E, south of East CR 950N, North Webster. Driver: Morgan R. Eryman, 19, North Hickory Street, North Webster. Eryman advised she felt a strange vibration from the front of her vehicle while northbound on CR 500E. …read more.

Olive Maxine Cleveland, 93, Nappanee, died at 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lakeland Healthcare, Milford where she had been a resident for five weeks. She was born Nov. 2, 1923 to Lawrence and Iona (Hornsby) Moyer in LaPaz. Mrs. Cleveland was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1942 graduate of Nappanee High …read more.

MILFORD — Milford residents concerned about derelict properties may be happy to know the town now has a new building commissioner. At its monthly public meeting Monday, April 10, the council voted to hire Scott Mast to fill the position. “Anything I can do to help,” affirmed Mast, a Milford resident and a volunteer firefighter …read more.

MILFORD — The cause of a fire that severely damaged a kitchen at 101 N. Henry St., Milford, Saturday morning, April 8, appears to be accidental. The exact cause is undetermined at this time.

Ernest C. Yoder Jr., 85, Milford passed away April 9, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Center in Milford. He was born on Feb. 19, 1932 in San Francisco and his parents were Clarence and Alma L. (Brown) Yoder. Ernest graduated from New Paris High School and went on to honorably serve his country in …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Kiwanis will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, at Milford Elementary/Junior High School. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:15 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. There will be cash prizes and candy. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny

Richard E. Moore, 72, Milford, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:11 p.m. Thursday, March 30, East CR 800S, east of South CR 300E, Sidney. Driver: Michael W. Richards, 52, West Spencer Avenue, Marion. Richards stated the vehicle went off the edge of the roadway and into a ditch, rolling on its side. Damages …read more.

MILFORD — Coffee shops have become a place for people to hang out and are popular in communities. Milford will soon have its own coffee shop, providing opportunities to connect, serve and share with one another. Its mission is “pouring hope into the community one cup at a time through building relationships, strengthening community and …read more.

John Elmer Gardner, Jr., 84, Milford, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on June 14, 1932 to John Elmer Gardner, Sr. and Florence Estella (Orn) Gardner in Milford. John graduated from Milford High School and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Navy …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:33 p.m. Saturday, March 18, West Winona Avenue and South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Jon A. Siesennop, 66, Hartzler Street, Warsaw, and Gavin M. Hucks, 26, East North Street, Akron. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Siesennop was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for …read more.

MILFORD — Slippery road conditions have caused a number of accidents in the county, including one on CR 1300N, east of CR 175E, near Milford. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m.

Evan Krueger and Lauren Bogart have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Wawasee High School Class of 2017.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:39 a.m. Monday, March 13, North Huntington Street and Bailey Street, Syracuse. Driver: David E. Kuhn, 49, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Kuhn swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle and struck a street sign. Damages up to $2,500. 5:35 p.m. Monday, March 13, South Huntington …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council took another swing in its fight to rid the town of abandoned properties at its monthly meeting Monday evening, March 13. Town attorney Jay Rigdon informed the council fines will be levied against six properties in the amount of $2,500 if they are not brought into compliance within 45 days. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:47 a.m. Monday, March 13, North CR 100E and Eat CR 250N, Warsaw. Drivers: Charles P. Knipstein, 56, County Road 35, Auburn, and Richelle R. Vandiver, 37, East Sunset Drive, Syracuse. Knipstein lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions and collided …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:19 a.m. Saturday, March 11, Anchorage Road and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Driver: Scott A. Freeman, 46, E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Driver’s front passenger side tire had come off and he was driving on just the rim. He attempted a left turn onto Anchorage …read more.

MILFORD – The Milford Fire Department was able to raise $1,000 for Toys For Tots, and defeated the Lake City Media Hoopsters in a charity basketball game Wednesday night.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, Fisher Avenue, north of Rozella Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Melisa C. Rich, 17, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw, and Michael S. Joy, 52, East Masters Lane, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damages up to $5,000. 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. …read more.

MILFORD — Tricia Gall, Lions Club member and Milford Fest organizer, announced fundraising letters have been sent out for the 2017 Milford Fest, planned for Saturday, May 27, Memorial Day weekend. This year’s theme is the 100th anniversary of Lions Club International, which will be celebrated worldwide. A useful addition to this year’s Milford Fest …read more.

MILFORD — The Lake City Hoopsters will playing charity games against the Chore-Time Brock All-Stars as well as the Milford Fire Department over the next two Wednesdays in Milford.

WAUBEE LAKE — Two years ago, the weather in northern Indiana was much different than it was today. The same was true about the financial situation at Camp Alexander Mack, a Christian camp located on the eastern shore of Waubee Lake, just a few miles south of Milford. In 2014, the Church of the Brethren affiliated camp …read more.