MILFORD — Milford residents will see a 16 percent increase in their wastewater bills to be implemented in two phases during the course of the next year. The wastewater rate ordinance was passed at the monthly meeting of the Milford Town Council held Monday, Feb. 13. The increase was deemed necessary to pay for state …read more.

Rev. Richard D. “P.D.” Dunning, 84, Milford, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on Sept. 10, 1932 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Thomas Jefferson “T.J.”  and Bertha (Smith) Dunning.             He graduated in 1950 from Atchison High School, Midland University in Fremont, …read more.

Richard D. “P.D.” Dunning, 84, Milford, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

WARSAW — Growing up as a young man and getting into trouble as the class clown, Michael Casey was always fairly uncertain about his future career path. Little did he imagine he would one day become the assistant principal and athletic director at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, East Center Street, west of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Matthew J. Grothouse, 21, South Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw, and Sandra J. Roehm, 81, Fairway Court, Syracuse. Grothouse was exiting a parking lot and struck Roehm’s vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, East DeFreese Road, east of North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Shelby A. Shepherd, 42, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Shepherd was westbound on DeFreese Road when a deer entered the roadway. Shepherd swerved to avoid hitting the deer and …read more.

WARSAW – The Edgewood Middle School boys basketball teams picked up a pair of wins Thursday night.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:19 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, South Huntington Street, south of West Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Rosalie S. Garro, 17, North Stanley Street, North Webster, and Dia M. Wasko, 38, EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg. Vehicles collided near the intersection. Damage up to $50,000. North Webster …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Harry L. Taylor, 69, West Hazel Street, Albion, and Christa M. Briar, 30, Center Drive, Warsaw. Taylor was backing out of a parking space and struck Briar’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

MILFORD — Abandoned houses and wastewater rate hikes were the primary topics of discussion at the Milford Town Council’s first public meeting of 2017. Ordinance 2017-2, which would raise residents wastewater bill by 16.34 percent, will be up for a public hearing and a vote at next month’s meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. One …read more.

Barbara Louise Sorensen, 81, Crystal Lake, Ill., formerly of Milford, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Autumn Leaves Memory Care Facility. She was born Dec. 2, 1935 in Janesville, Wisc. to John and Mildred (Boyd) Hamilton. Barbara attended nursing training at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill. and in 1960 she made her way …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council held an informal, year-end meeting Wednesday, Dec. 28, to balance its books through a transfer ordinance, 2016-10, distributing $3,800.99 over various funds, which passed. Following the vote, members discussed a number of topics, including news of Lutheran EMS’ recent deal with South Whitley, which did not require subsidy from the …read more.

MILLERSBURG — Four local teens were among 32 individuals found to be under the age of 21 at a party near Millersburg New Year’s Day.

Evar D. Troup, 82, Milford, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at 10:27 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born May 23, 1934 in Nappanee and four years later moved to Milford. Evar was the son of Alton and Dessie Troup. On Oct. 24, 1953 he married Mary Ellen Bray; she …read more.

Jay M. Berkey, 67, Minster, Ohio, formerly of Warsaw and Milford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

MILFORD — At approximately 1:30 p.m., today, Dec. 17 emergency responders were dispatched to a house fire at 404 West Catherine St., Milford. Milford Fire, Plain Township Fire, Lutheran EMS and Milford Police responded to the fire. Upon arrival, emergency responders worked to release smoke from the home. No active flames were visible from the …read more.

Sally L. Baker, 71, Milford, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born May 26, 1945 in Warsaw to Ralph E. and Gladys Marie (Hollar) Berkeypile. She was a lifetime Milford area resident and graduated in 1963 from Milford High School. She was married on May …read more.

Dale R. Stump, 91, Milford, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford. Dale was born Oct. 27, 1925 to Clayton and Hazel (Defreese) Stump in Nappanee. He graduated from Milford High School with the class of 1943 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US …read more.

Sally L. Baker, 71, Milford, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

Edna Mae Bender, 101, Milford, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born Aug. 14, 1915 in Au Gres, Mich. to Peter and Lydia (Knepp) Swartz. She moved to Indiana in 2000. Edna married Lloyd M. Bender in 1946, and he preceded her in death …read more.

MILFORD — Milford residents can expect a raise in their utility bills of at least $6 per month as early as March 2017, though no final decision has yet been reached by the town council. The increase comes at the recommendation of Umbaugh and Associates, hired last spring to explore options for financing upgrades to …read more.

Crissie Maxine Archer, 91, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2016 at her home. She was born March 17, 1925 in Goshen to Noble C. and Fred M. (Sheley) Vance. On Sept. 4, 1942 she married Roy R. Archer.  He died Oct. 5, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Tana Penland and Carolyn …read more.

Dean L. Troup, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville, Mich. He was born July 28, 1926 to Alton and Dessie (Klingaman) Troup in Nappanee. After graduating from high school, Dean joined the US Army and honorably served during WWII. He was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Ida Funk. They …read more.

James Leroy Kizer, 81, Indianapolis, passed away Dec. 8, 2016 at Rosewalk Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis. James was born Aug. 26, 1935 in Mishawaka, to Paul and Katherine (Longfellow) Kizer. After graduating from Milford High School, James went on to honorably serve his country in the US Marines. He married Patricia Heaton on June …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Six individuals have been arrested in association with various thefts reported near Milford. The thefts occurred in October. Those arrested are: Mitchell Andrew Reynolds, 26, Syracuse, charged with felony theft and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Alisha Rae Hoover, 28, Warsaw, charged with felony theft and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Nathan Robert Yeager, …read more.

Steven R. Allen, 60, Milford, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at home. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 to Samuel and Rolanda Allen in Melbourn, United Kingdom. He married Tara M. Porter; she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2006. Steven is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Allen; a son, Connor Allen; a step-son, …read more.

Diane Henson, 38, Milford, passed away Nov. 28, 2016 at her home. She was born June 8, 1978 in Fort Wayne to Ronald Garber and Debbie Henson. She was a lifelong area resident. Diane was the glue for many family members and always created a safe haven for anyone in need. To say the very …read more.

Nellie Marie “Toots” (Hicks) Metcalf, 81, Milford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 23, 2016, at 1:15 a.m. at Hospice House in Elkhart. She died only two weeks after finding out she had Leukemia.  She used those two weeks very wisely to say her good-byes. She was born Nov. 7, 1935 …read more.

MILFORD — Lowell Rassi, 88, Camelot Lane, Syracuse, and Kenneth J. Keene, 55, East Street of Dreams, Cromwell, were transported to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an accident at 7:37 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The accident was on North Old SR 15, south of East CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Police reported Rassi was southbound on …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council had nearly adjourned its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 14, when resident Jay Urbin inquired about a property at 105 N. Maple St. in Milford, which has, so far, eluded the town’s clean-up efforts. The issue was discussed previously at the October meeting, when it was indicated Ken Brower, Milford building …read more.

MILFORD — An accident between a Chevrolet Silverado dual cab truck and a Toyota Hull Lift forklift has sent two individuals to Fort Wayne Hospitals. The accident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 14.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 900N, east of CR 100E. The accident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Two to three people, including a child, may have been injured. It was undetermined initially if any one would be transported to the hospital. Deputies …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police detained three Milford teenagers for the rash of vandalism around town, primarily spray painting graffiti on public and private property.

Marilyn D. Powell, 71, Milford, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at 12:10 A.M. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. Marilyn was born March 5, 1945, at Warsawto Joseph and Evelyn (Brown) Scott. She has been a resident of the area all her life. She was a homemaker and was a sales representative for the …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer, District 1 MILFORD — Indiana Conservation Officers executed an arrest warrant Sunday evening, Oct. 30, on Christopher Pollock, 37, Milford, for the March 5 killing of a hunting dog. Jason Miller, 40, Nappanee, was hunting with his 8-year-old American Fox Hound on property he had permission on when the …read more.

Allen S. White, II, Milford, died at 11:34 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital, from complications of heart problems.  He was born November 7, 1959, in Worchester, Mass., to Allen B. and Delcie (Callogne) White.  Allen graduated from Milford Mass High School, and attended Massachusetts University. He was raised in Milford, Mass. and …read more.

Robert Stutzman, 73, Goshen, formerly of Milford and Nappanee, died at 2:08 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Goshen General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday.  He was born April 14, 1943 in Gravelton to Alvin and Nettie (Deeter) Stutzman. He graduated from Bethany Christian High School. He lived his lifetime in this area. Robert …read more.

MILFORD — There has been a rash of spray painted graffiti in the town of Milford. The locations are various all over town. The individuals have used red and green spray paint. The Milford Police Department is asking residents to report any suspicious person(s) observed during the hours of darkness. If you have a tip …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Kiwanis Club is hosting its second annual Soup Supper Cook-Off between 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Milford Community Building, North Main Street. There will be 22 soups prepared by local businesses, civic groups, restaurants and individuals available for tasting.

MILFORD — Local property owners attended Milford’s regular monthly town council meeting Monday, Oct. 10, to remind the council, in spite of the town’s successes cleaning up derelict buildings, a few problem spots remain. Three trailers on Turkey Creek Drive have proven particularly troublesome. Town Marshal Rich Miotto informed the council two were condemned. One …read more.

Milford Town Council held a brief meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, to approve its 2017 budget. Previously, the town had advertised the budget and held a public hearing Sept. 12. A motion was made to pass the budget and the motion carried, with Doug Ruch abstaining. As a volunteer firefighter, Ruch was required to abstain due …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, Milford Police was called to a two vehicle accident at the corner of North James and East Fourth streets in Milford.

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

WARSAW — Infrastructure 115 years old is beginning to show its age. Storm and sewer lines installed in 1900 are deteriorating at the joints causing not only breaks in the system, but also sinkholes.

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

MILFORD — Support Camp Mack’s scholarship fund by attending the annual Camp Mack Festival Saturday, Oct. 1. Enjoy food, children’s games, crafts, a bounce house and, of course, the live and silent auctions. This is a day of fun and festivities for the whole family, beginning at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety …read more.

Ryan Brauen, project manager for Wessler Engineering, left the members of Milford’s Town Council in a considerably better mood Monday, Sept. 12, than he did back in June. Then, Brauen’s answer to Milford’s wastewater plant upgrades, mandated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to meet new requirements for phosphorous removal, was a plan costing …read more.

  Milford Town Council again discussed railroad crossings at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12. Derek Sublette of Norfolk Southern Railroad informed the council “the cost of a signal upgrade would be borne by the town.” The council had asked if the railroad might contribute. Sublette repeated the railroad’s offer of $19,500 to help pay …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission was visited by George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at town hall. Robertson updated the commission on KEDCO’s efforts to attract business and maintain a skilled workforce. According to Robertson, after three or four years of steady expansion, including the addition of …read more.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford.

Kay Dimick, 74, Milford passed away Sept. 7, 2016 at her home.

Mayedene L. (Main) Lehman, 89, Milford, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Lake City Place, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

MILFORD — Ryan T. Marshall, 20, Donna Street, Leesburg, appeared to have minor injuries if any following a one-vehicle accident on CR 900N at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. The accident report indicates a possible eye injury. Marshall, who could not exit his vehicle due to the damage to the driver and passenger doors, was …read more.

Liane Saovongxay, 86, Leesburg, passed away Aug. 25, 2016, at his home.

MILFORD — Milford is among 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. The town received $41,911.62 for use in road surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. “Northern …read more.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

Terry George Thompson, 76, Goshen, formerly of Milford, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born July 5, 1940, in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, to George and Lois (Pfeiffer) Thompson. On Sept. 5, 1965, he married Martha “Marti” Stauffer in Osceola. She survives along with a daughter, Beth Ann Thompson, Elkhart; a …read more.

Raymond T. Holbrook, 94, Milford, formerly of New Paris, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2016 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born April 10, 1922, in Peoria, Ill., to Mabel (Holdeman) Holbrook. On Oct. 5, 1945, he married Aline M. Cook in Goshen. She died Aug. 15, 1999. He is survived by a son, Ricky (Shane) …read more.

[weaver_youtube y6FwnyJsKGU rel=0] (Video by Mike Deak) UPDATE: Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines reports the call was just before 1 a.m. today, when the homeowners heard popping sounds and discovered the KIA parked in front of the garage was on fire. The vehicle was parked next to a Ford Edge, which sustained damage to the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford’s town council meeting held Monday, Aug. 8, at town hall was supposed to include a representative of Norfolk Southern Railroad to field residents questions about the company’s offer to pay the town around $19,000 in exchange for the closure of one of Milford’s crossings, notably the unguarded crossing on Emeline Street. The …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, Aug. 8, to hear Jon Borgers, a project manager from Wessler Engineering, give his thoughts on possible upgrades to the town’s water tower. In the end, the commission chose to contribute $42,450 to cover the expense of capital improvements related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements. The …read more.

MILFORD — A new 6-inch natural gas line, to be installed at TruHorizons, Milford, may result in a rotten egg odor in the area. The work is expected to take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

MILFORD — One individual has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 300E and Bowser Road. The accident occurred around 8:05 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 4.

COLLIER COUNTY, FLA — Alexander D. Jackson, 24, Milford, was on one year probation when he was arrested Monday, Aug. 1, and subsequently charged with five counts related to the July 27 shooting in North Webster. The probation began Feb. 22, in Collier County, Fla., for a criminal mischief charge, a level 3 felony, which occurred on Marco Island Jan. 10. A battery charge, a misdemeanor, was dismissed.

William “Bill” Stevens passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, in IU Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen. He was 85. Born Dec. 22, 1930, in Warsaw, Bill was the son of Harold and Gladys (Phillips) Stevens. He was a 1949 graduate of Warsaw High School. Bill entered the U.S. Air Force April 24, 1951, …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Heath System, LLC v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,019.98 Brianna Hershberger, Rochester, $1,023.94 Barbara S. Knox, Warsaw, $1,575.30 Erika Mancilla, Warsaw, $1,948.08 Randrea T. Owens, Warsaw, $1,772.58 Keith …read more.

Paul J. Markley, 87, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. He was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Goshen, to Paul and Dorothy M. (Lewallen) Markley. He graduated in 1946 from Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on July 3, 1954 in Goshen, to …read more.

Paul J. Markley, 92, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Robert Lee Gray, 76, Elkhart, died 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Marfork, W.Va., to Lovell and Elizabeth (Maynard) Gray. He married Frances A. (Fusaro) Gray on Sept. 14, 1960. Surviving are his wife: Frances, Elkhart; three children: Rocky Gray, Elkhart; Tina (Mike) Seniff, Elkhart; …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: SAC Finance, Inc. v. Mark E. Anderson, Warsaw, $3,944.38 Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Tirean M. Blair, Warsaw, $4,133.94 Mark B. Dickinson, Warsaw, $4,251.61 Canterbury House Apts v. Andrew Bolinger …read more.

SYRACUSE — A two-vehicle accident at CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and CR 300E, around 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 19, was a little wet for one of the drivers. According to police, the driver of a blue Chevrolet stopped on CR 300E and failed to see a white Jeep traveling on CR 1300N. The unidentified …read more.

Dorothy June Evans, 86, Noblesville, died at 3:59 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Seton Specialty Hospital, Indianapolis.

MILFORD — “We looked out the window and it was gray outside, then all of a sudden we could feel the trailer moving forward,” said Gracie Jones, who resides at 602 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. “We heard the electric pop and saw a flash from the bedroom. We thought a light bulb had popped. The …read more.

MILFORD — Milford citizens can expect another rate increase in the next year as the town council comes to grips with the economic realities of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s new wastewater regulations, according to John Julien of Umbaugh and Associates. Julien was at Milford Town Hall Monday, July 11, to present the council …read more.

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home.

WARSAW — Conner Sausaman, Syracuse, and Ashley Beer, Milford, were crowned the 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen at the County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Achievement Awards Night Thursday, July 7. Both are members of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Ashley Amor, Leesburg, $5,958.71 Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $1,752.93 Larry D. Bartley, Claypool, $2,905.85 Shawn M. Black, Warsaw, $1,088.29 Mary V. Boswell, Warsaw, $4,145.85 Alfonso …read more.

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

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

SYRACUSE — Volunteer organizations are banding together to showcase everything they do for the communities within the Wawasee Community School Corp. district. The result of their collaboration will be a Volunteer Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Syracuse Community Center. “We want everybody there,” Larry Rensberger, who is helping organize …read more.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez of Goshen, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was the infant daughter of Joseph “Michael” and Amber (Smith) Hernandez.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jesse V. Avalos, Leesburg, $1,685.04 Roberta M. Hershberger, Warsaw, $2,714.96 Dan L. Shively, Warsaw, $1,179.76 Blackford Law Office v. Ashley Bender, Warsaw, $1,714.52 Warsaw Community …read more.

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

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week. Cake Day To promote our cake pan collection, we have declared June 28 Cake Day! The library has more than 30 different cake pans that can be checked out for three weeks. If you have a …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. John P. Albano, Warsaw, $1,309.15 Eric S. Chizum, Warsaw, $858.22 Jasmine L. Currie, Syracuse, $2,776.12 Edward Falk, Utica, Mich., $884.20 Michelle R. Mayer, Warsaw, $774.79 …read more.

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

MILFORD — A first responder Fourth of July “dine and dash” barbecue will be Monday, July 4. The lunch starts at 12:30 and ends at 3 p.m. It will be at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and will be served. All police, sheriff, EMS, military and volunteer fire department personnel …read more.

MILFORD — A storm with straight line winds reaching 45 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour, with localized wet microbursts caused damage throughout the Milford and Syracuse areas. National Weather Service officials are stating localized wet microbursts could have contained up to 70 mile per hour winds. At this time they have no …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:36 a.m. Friday, June 17, 500 block of West Section Street, Milford. Emily S. Bischof reported a theft of an item from her yard. 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 400 block of Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Amanda N. Anacleto reported criminal mischief.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday location will be moved, following approval by Warsaw Board of Works today Friday, June 17. Normally held at Center and Buffalo streets, downtown Warsaw, the event will be moved to East Market Street, between Park Avenue and the alley west of Wood Street July 1.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: McArthur Mental Health Services v. Amy L. Banks, Fort Wayne, $692.48 Corey Rogers, Rochester, $651 Charlie W. Sitts Sr., Columbia City, $692.48 Vernon Smith, North Webster, $871 The Car Company …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Below is a listing of Vacation Bible Schools being offered in Kosciusko County. Some VBS programs in the community have already occurred, but there are still many to participate in for the rest of the summer. Milford Wawasee Community Bible Church: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  June 20-23 The theme is, “Wawasee Kids …read more.

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

MILFORD — Dean E. Baker, 71, East CR 1250N, Milford, was not injured after his 2006 Chevrolet mini van was broadsided, then headed toward a pond and flipped on its side at the pond’s edge. The accident occurred at 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Justin S. …read more.

MILFORD — In a three hour session dealing mainly with utilities issues, Milford’s town council also tackled a wide range of issues from possibly closing a railroad crossing to tagging dogs. The following are agenda items addressed at the monthly public meeting held Monday evening, June 13. • The council will allow Tom and John …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council is currently wrestling with how to bring its ailing utilities into compliance with new regulations by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. A preliminary report, presented at the monthly public meeting June 13, by Ryan Brown of Wessler Engineering, puts the cost of compliance at more than $1,200,000. IDEM’s regulations …read more.

MILFORD — No one was injured when a Chevrolet minivan and a Cadillac CTS4 collided at CR 300E and CR 1300N. The accident occurred at approximately 12:23 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14. Following the collision the mini van rolled and was partially hanging over a private pond. Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be hosting various activities during the next week. Story Walk Added to Summer Reading Program Beginning Monday, June 13, everyone is invited to participate in our first ever Story Walk. Since our Summer Reading themes are all about exercise and being healthy, we decided having …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Anna M. Abbott, Warsaw, $1,151.16 Tammy M. Akers, Warsaw, $2,194.55 Justin Albert, Warsaw, $1,021.12 Wyzell Boddy, Warsaw, $1,217.11 Christian H. Chairez, Nappanee, $1,531.47 Jason T. …read more.

By CRAIG J. ALLEBACH Coordinator, Kosicusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during June. The next scheduled roving patrols and sobriety checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. Friday, June 10 to 2 …read more.