Archie D. Cook Jr., 46, Goshen, died 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Indiott, N.Y. to Archie Cook Sr. and Cora A. (Barton) Crump. He married Tracy (Nunemaker) Cook on February 19, 1989. Surviving are his wife: Tracy, Goshen; daughter, Taylor Adelynn Cook, Goshen; mother: …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library is hosting a variety of programs and events: Winter Preschool Story Time This week’s preschool story time theme is Eskimos. Join staff at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, or 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool story time is for ages 3-6. Staff …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — A  scheduled five-day jury trial began this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 against Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford. Wilkins has been charged with the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, in a traffic accident. Wilkins has been charged with causing a death …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Shane K. Austrup, Ligonier, $1,001 Nicole J. Ingle, South Bend, $394 Valinda K. Jones, Claypool, $1,721 Yassani M. Medina-Rico, Elkhart, $621.02 Michael J. St. Germain, Elkhart, $1,121 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, North CR 800W, south of West CR 640N, Etna Green. Driver: Donna L. Williams, 48, Marrett Drive, Mishawaka. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. William’s complained of chest pain and was treated by medics. 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

MILFORD — Milford fourth grade students were all abuzz Monday, Feb. 8, when WSBT-TV news reporter Ed Ernstes visited the classrooms to hear how students at Milford Elementary School are reading it forward and sharing the memory of a beloved community member with children at Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis. According to a press release, “The …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council opened its Monday, Feb. 8, public meeting with a reshuffling of its officers. Bob Cockburn, citing the need to pass the presidential duties on after serving two years, nominated Dan Cochran for president, who, in turn, nominated Doug Ruch vice president. Both motions carried without objections. Milford police lieutenant Travis …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 8900 block North SR 15 and West CR 900N, Milford. Tom Farms reported a hit and run accident. 9:04 a.m. Monday, Feb 8, 100 block EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg. Kevin T. Stone reported a burglary. Missing items include …read more.

By THE MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Milford Public Library will be offering various programs and events: 2015 In Review Here is some interesting information about 2015 at the Milford Library: Our total circulation was 54,240 with 22,321 being in the children’s department. 3,243 eBooks were circulated using eIndiana Digital Consortium. There are 30,277 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:24 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, East US 30, south of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Courtney R. Freeman, 26, North CR 325E, Warsaw, and Sarah N. Huffman, 47, West CR 600S, Claypool. Freeman struck the back of the Huffman vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Blane E. Biller, 53, Milford, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Kindred Valley View Healthcare Center, Elkhart, where he has been since December. He was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Warsaw, to Kendall E. and Maxine (McCuen) Biller. He was a lifetime area resident. He attended the Cardinal Center and worked at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:35 a.m. Thursday Feb 4, East CR 1350N, west of North CR 1000E, Syracuse. Driver: Alexandria N. Wert, 18, West Main Street, Silver Lake. Wert lost control of her vehicle, went off the roadway and hit a row of trees and a telephone …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North SR 15 south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Drivers: Lisa D. Slabaugh, 20, CR 3, Nappanee, and James A. Mewszel, 59, Lincoln Highway, Plymouth. Slabaugh’s vehicle rear-ended Mewszel’s. Damage up to $2,500. 7:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, South …read more.

Kosciusko County New Filings Kosciusko County Judgements Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding v. Warren Adams, Silver Lake, $973.58 Nicholas Clabaugh, Mentone, $711.43 Debra S. Ashby Hill, Milford, $738.85 Lucina Spencer Starbuck, Warsaw, $1,149.52 Canterbury House Apartments v. Holly Bowling, …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, South Main Street north of East Emeline Street, Milford. Drivers: Debra J. Roe, 59, CR 31, Syracuse, and Daniel C. Levernier, 92, North Main Street, Milford. Both drivers were exiting diagonal parking spaces and Roe’s vehicle struck Levernier’s. Damage up …read more.

MILFORD — Miller said her one post has been shared more than 800,000 times and has been viewed in every country in the world. Larger sites such as GodVine, ForEveryMom and The Independent Journal made contact with Miller about re-publishing her post, which added even more exposure to her small-town blog.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Friends of the Library The next Friends meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk to pick up a brochure about the Friends. Membership dues are very reasonable and the organization supports the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:24 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, East Backwater Road south of EMS W21 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Nathan A. Vandusen, 31, North Orange Street, Albion, and Nicholas J. Kopkey, 30, North CR 200E, North Manchester. Vandusen’s vehicle slid into a trailer behind Kopkey’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police Department is currently warning residents of active phone scams reported throughout the community. According to a release issued by MPD scammers are currently making phone calls attempting to solicit information for an action of account that an individual has and has not personally requested. Callers are advised to terminate the call …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Charity M. and Jeremy Brock, Warsaw, $1,424.91 Ashly D. Johnson, Warsaw, $1,776.91 Daniel P. Vandiver II, Syracuse, $3,509.24 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Bill Comer, Cromwell, $210 Village Mobile Home Park …read more.

Carol Harding, 74, Milford, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at IU Health Goshen. She was born on Sept. 10, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. to Harold and Mildred (Callahan) Pennick. Carol is survived by two sons: Don Kreider; Derek Kreider, both of Milford; two daughters: Valerie (Steve) Tucker, Milford, and Vickie (Brian) Stutzman, Goshen; …read more.

MILFORD — Additional details have come forth following a fatal accident near Milford earlier this week. Monday evening, Jan. 25, Ronnie S. Zentz, 44, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, was eastbound on CR 1000N when his vehicle left the roadway as the road began to curve. According to police reports, Zentz’s vehicle slid sideways and hit a …read more.

MILFORD — For January, a longtime friend of the organization offered to fund and supply the fish from Peterson’s Fish in Syracuse. North Webster resident Janet Krull paid for and delivered the fresh fish from the local favorite, and stayed for lunch to enjoy chatting with the residents.

MILFORD — The Milford Lions will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast and whole hog sausage sale from 6 a.m until 10 a.m. Saturday,  Jan. 30, at the Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St., Milford. There are no ticket sales. Donations, however, will be received. Proceeds will go to support community projects.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, East CR 1000N east of North Hasse Court, Milford. Driver: Ronnie S. Zentz, 44, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Zentz’s vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. Zentz received fatal injuries from the collision. Damage up to $10,000.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County FACT Team MILFORD — The Kosciusko County FACT Team is currently investigating a traffic fatality that claimed the life of a Syracuse man in northern Kosciusko County last night. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call at 9:05 p.m. Monday of a single-vehicle crash located near …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — News and events at Milford Public Library: Library Program lets you “check-out” state parks In 2016, Hoosiers can visit state parks free by checking out an entrance pass from a public library. Every public library in Indiana has a pass available to their patrons to use. The State …read more.

John Lloyd Falin, 70, Milford and formerly of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare. He was born March 5, 1945, in Miami, W. Va. to Willie and Mary (Raines) Falin. Survivors include a daughter: Tammy Graber, Goshen; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Maxine (Jack) Howell; Pauline (Mark) Chambers, both …read more.

MILFORD — Jeff O’Brien has been named vice president and treasurer for CTB, Inc., according to Randy Eveler, vice president and chief financial officer for the global agribusiness. In his new role, O’Brien will be responsible for treasury, tax and benefit plan administration.  He will also work closely with CTB’s business units to provide strategic …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Lisa Amburgy, Warsaw, $1,883 Denver L. Craft Jr., Claypool, $1,334.47 Scott J. Grant, Etna Green, $1,337.25 Jesse H. Hermosillo, Warsaw, $2,076.50 Sharla R. Music, Warsaw, $1,059.95 Kristina M. Schaefer, Mentone, $2,521.95 Staci …read more.

John Lloyd Falin, 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford. Funeral arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:48 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2400 block South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Sarah A. Andres reported a battery. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:59 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 100 block North Main Street, Milford. Toby S. Alldaffer …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, East CR 900N and North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Marcus D. Gagye, 17, North SR 13, North Webster. Injured: Jessica Garcia, 17, North Sleeping Beauty Lane, Cromwell, a passenger in the vehicle, complained of pain to the chest …read more.

MILFORD — Rich Schlipf, Travis Zook and Michael Beam, Schlipf Precision Ag, recently received the Northern Indiana and Michigan Award for the dealership’s outstanding performance in 2015 at a recent national conference in Indianapolis. “We are proud to have Schlipf Precision Ag as a leading member of Precision Planting’s Premier dealer network,” Justin Kauffman, head of North …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:04 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 20, East CR 1000N, west of North Hasse Court, Milford. Driver: Jessica L. Rocha, 32, North CR 250E, Milford. Rocha lost control of her vehicle in a left hand curve, causing the vehicle to spin. The vehicle went off …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming programs and events at Milford Public Library: Knitting Club Knitting Club meets from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the teen area of the library. Bring a knitting project and get help from experienced knitters. Learn how to knit or continue working on a current project. Adult …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:08 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, South Higbee Street and West Emeline Street, Milford. Drivers: Michael F. Rhuderick, 39, M40, Marcellus, Mich., Jeffery S. Bisaillion, 25, West CR 600N, Warsaw, and Ronald J. Beckman, 73, Inner Drive, Niles, Mich. At a red light, Rhuderick’s vehicle …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Comedian Heywood Banks, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. $20 a ticket. Karaoke to follow. DJ 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Free pool. Silver Lake Silver Inn Pick Slide, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16. No cover charge. Warsaw Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie Lyn, 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgements Kosciusko County Filing Reports Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Superior Excavating v. Dave Baker, Syracuse, $2,002.82 Arrow Financial Services v. Carissa Coverstone, Leesburg, $2,421.13 Martin Financial v. Melanie M. Davis Click, Cromwell, $3,297.90 Domingo Brito v. Rosario Deleon, …read more.

Sharon A. Ermi, 71, Milford, died at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Stanley B. and Margaret (Engelke) Olkowski Helms Nisiewicz. She was a Milford resident for the last fifteen years, moving from Milwaukee, Wis. Sharon worked at Maple Leaf …read more.

MILFORD — The December 2015 ice storm was fresh on the minds of the Milford Town Council at its first meeting of 2016 Monday evening, Jan. 11. Council member Doug Ruch echoed comments made by Milford firefighter Scott Mast during public input concerning the establishment of an emergency shelter at the community building, including a …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man may be facing multiple felony charges after officers connected him to methamphetamine use while serving a warrant to his girlfriend in November 2015. Hugh Arnell Yoder, 50, 13276 N. CR 150E, Milford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 7, for two level 6 felony charges: possession of methamphetamine; and maintaining a …read more.

MILFORD — Several Milford businesses and residents were in the dark early this morning on the reason why lights flickered and shut off around 5:30 a.m. Businesses along Old SR 15 were without power this morning while NIPSCO crews worked to restore electricity to the 96 affected customers. According to NIPSCO representative Eddie Melton, 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: Snow and Sauerteig v. Rachel A. Adams, Pierceton, $6,121 Cheri R. Baugher, Warsaw, $1,352.63 Jonathon M. Boyd, Pierceton, $3,239.37 Angela D. Cox, Warsaw, $864.41 Matthew Dausman, Leesburg, …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford woman was arrested on warrants for alleged drug related charges. Pamela S. McGreevy, 49, 13276 N. 150E, Milford, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 6, for a level 6 felony, possession of methamphetamine; and level 6 felony, maintaining a common nuisance. According to an affidavit of probable cause, filed Jan. 6 with Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, South CR 950W and West CR 200S, Mentone. Drivers: Melecio Gonzales, 30, CR 36, Goshen, and Jose L. Reyes, 65, street address not given, Mentone. Gonzales failed to yield to oncoming traffic and Reyes’s vehicle hit his. Damage …read more.

MILFORD — Anthony W. Ciriello, Kosciusko County Coroner, declares his intention to seek re-election to the Office of Kosciusko County Coroner. “I was elected in September 2015 by a caucus of precinct committee chairs to fulfill the remainder of the term of the former coroner. The term expires at the end of 2016; therefore I …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 7800 block North CR 900W, Etna Green. Kenneth E. Menzie Jr., reported the theft of a trash container on wheels. 3:52 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 1700 block East Beer Road and North CR 175E, Milford. Police were called …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Programs and events at Milford Public Library. Adult Reading Club Adults ages 18 and up can register to participate in our annual Adult Reading Program. This year’s theme is, “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” Stop by the adult circulation desk for program information. For each book you read, or …read more.

Mabel Waldbeser, 98, Milford, went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Milford, where she has been a resident for two and a half years. Mabel was born Nov. 23, 1917, to Paul and Ida Mock Buhrt Milford. In 1949, she married Fred Waldbeser and they lived …read more.

Vivian C. “Corrine” Bontrager, 87, of Syracuse, passed away at noon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Highway Department reports one road remains closed due to Monday’s ice and high wind weather. Old SR 15, between CR 1300N and South Street, north of Milford, remains closed, according to Steve Moriarty, assistant superintendent, Kosciusko County Highway Department. Highway department crews are still on clean up and anticipating one more …read more.

As party goers begin to make their plans for New Year’s Eve, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. The listing will be updated until 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 300E, north of the intersection with CR 1300N this evening around 4:50 p.m.

Oscar “Pee Wee” Russell, 70, Milford, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, in Fort Wayne from a heart attack. He was born on March 27, 1945, in South Bend to Oscar M. and Thelma (Crawford) Russell. He married Martha “Myrt” Elliott Fisher on Dec. 30, 1995. Pee Wee worked many years as a painter for …read more.

(UPDATE) — As of Tuesday morning, power has not been restored to the east side of Milford, which includes Leisure Living Apartments. The cause of the extended power outage was a large tree that was uprooted during Monday’s severe weather and which damaged several power lines on Beer Road. As a result of the lack …read more.

Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, Harold Lehman, 91, was a humble and generous man whose family was his greatest source of pride and joy. He was no stranger to hard work from his earliest years, yet he also took the time to enjoy each moment he was given. Harold was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 6923 E. CR 500N, North Webster. Driver; Paul D. Mendoza, 17, EMS B33A Lane, Warsaw. Hit parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, North Detroit Street and West CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Timothy J. …read more.

MILFORD — When photographer Michael Matti, Milford, took a shot of a sunset one evening, he had no way of knowing the image would make state history. Matti was on his way home one evening and noticed that, as the sun set, it created a picturesque scene the photographer in him had to capture. Matti turned onto …read more.

MILFORD — Connie J. Newkirk, 66, West CR 1350N, Nappanee, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on SR 15 and CR 1350N, north of Milford. The accident occurred at 9:44 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Newkirk complained of pain to the neck. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by George …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, North CR 1000E, south of East CR 1350N, Syracuse. Driver: Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. Injured: Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, injuries believed to be to the abdoman, pelvis …read more.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Events and programs at MIlford Public Library Make and Take Craft While you are home over Christmas break, be sure to visit the library. This week, the library has make it and take it crafts available in the children’s department. These crafts are for children of all ages. From …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS have been called to the scene of an accident on SR 15 near CR 1350N.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 1000 block of East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, Omer G. Kropf reported a theft. 12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 200 block of East Center St., Warsaw, workers with Lake City Bank reported a fraud on a financial institution. 12 …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: John Cape v. Sandra Atkins-Prater, Warsaw, $1,548 Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. Christopher Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,601 Michael Housel, Warsaw, $1,875.46 William P. Maloney, Warren, $490.07 Margaret and William Mann, Warsaw, $872.85 Justin R. Wadkins, Claypool, $1,251.54 …read more.

MILFORD — As Indiana prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, a scene from rural Kosciusko County has been chosen to represent the state on a new postage stamp. The Indiana Bicentennial stamp, a “forever” stamp set to release in 2016, features a sunset over a farm field outside Milford. Photographer Michael Matti was a Milford resident …read more.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council got down to business Monday evening, Dec. 14, in a three hour session that included the passage of a motion to raise water rates by as much as $11 per month effective January 2016 in a two-to-one vote.

By PAUL HEATON, FOP Lodge President KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 is looking forward to our annual Christmas with Cops shopping event scheduled to take place on Dec. 21. This event allows FOP members from all area Police departments to come together with a common goal: To bring holiday …read more.

MILFORD — Join the staff of Milford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17,in the Milford Community Building to see the animals of the north pole. Silly Safaris will be bringing mammals, reptiles, birds and other arctic animals. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to this event so that you can get a picture …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 100 block EMS T48B Lane, Syracuse, Police were notified that a vehicle owned by Norma L. Eisaman had been struck. 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 300 block North CR 700W, Warsaw. Darren J. Whitehorse reported the theft of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher Logenbaugh, 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, suffered minor bleeding to the head. Passenger: Curtis P. Longenbaugh, 33, North Main St., Syracuse, minor bleeding to the head. Both …read more.

MILFORD — The Parkview Physicians Group – Family Medicine, Milford office and Tri-County Ambulance Service Inc. are partnering together to raise food, personal hygiene and clothing items for Kosciusko families in need this holiday season. Donations will be collected Monday, Dec. 7, through Tuesday, Dec. 22. Drop off boxes are located at Dollar General, 102 S. …read more.

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By STACEY FLEMING Public Relations Manager, Parkview Health MILFORD — The Parkview Physicians Group – Family Medicine, Milford office and Tri-County Ambulance Service Inc. are partnering to help Kosciusko families in need this holiday season. Now through Tuesday, Dec. 22, community members can drop off food, hygiene and clothing items that will benefit Combined Community Services …read more.

MILFORD — No major injuries occurred following a rollover accident that occurred on East CR 1300N, Milford, Friday, Dec. 4. The accident occurred at 5:32 p.m. According to police reports, Derick A. Herendeen, 46, East 1300N, Milford, was eastbound on CR 1300, driving down the center of the road. Meanwhile, another vehicle was westbound on the same …read more.

On Nov. 30, 2015, our beloved “Opa”, Joseph Krauter Jr., reached out for the hand of God and left this earth and his large loving family for his place in eternity. He was born on July 28, 1929, in Milford. He had a typically American Gothic childhood growing up on a farm in northern Indiana, …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD: Programs and events happening at Milford Public Library: LEGO Crew LEGO Crew is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. On the second Saturday of each month, we get together and let our imaginations run wild. This program is for children age 5 and up. We provide …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:04 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, North SR 19, south of West CR 1100N, Nappanee. Driver: John A. Blakeslee, 61, West CR 900N, Milford. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 5:51 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, east of Hunter Ridge, …read more.

MILFORD — One person will reportedly be transported to the hospital following a rollover accident at the intersection of CR 1300N and CR 250E, east of Milford. Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS has responded. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police are at the scene. The driver was the lone occupant in a white …read more.

James M. “Jim” Mench, 62, of Syracuse, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Make Christmas special to a child in Kosciusko County this year through the donation of a new toy. The annual Kosciusko County Toys for Tots drive is underway throughout the county and area businesses are set up to accept donations of new toys to be distributed throughout the county. The toy campaign …read more.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Harry Doty, Milford, who has served on the Van Buren Township Advisory Board for a number of years, has resigned his position effective Dec. 31.

By MILFORD LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Upcoming events and programs at Milford Public Library: Friends Meeting The Friends next meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to join them. Stop by the adult circulation desk and pick up a brochure about the friends. Membership dues are …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:03 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, South County Farm Road and West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Ricky M. McLaughlin, 62, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:11 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

MILFORD — A recent plague of vandalism and thefts from various vehicles in the town of Milford, has been solved by Milford Police. Today, Tuesday, Nov. 24, officers were able to detain two juvenile males that confessed to the numerous incidents that have exceeded $5,000 in total damage. A third juvenile was implicated in the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, East Old Road 30, east of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Shelley J. Koozer, 48, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:31 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, East CR 350N, west of North CR 100E, …read more.

Robin Kay Evans, 56, Milford, passed away due to complications from cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Fort Eustis, Va. on Oct. 11, 1959, to William Louis Evans Jr. and Dorothy June (Lamunion) Evans. She spent her childhood on various U.S. Army bases including Okinawa, …read more.

Waneta Dawn (Zimmerman) Rodes, 46, Cromwell, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in a tragic car accident in Goshen. She was born May 6, 1969, in Elkhart County to Arthur and Lois Zimmerman. Waneta lived her lifetime in the Nappanee area. She attended Grace College and received her degree in Nursing from Bethel College. She was …read more.

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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: Eastgate Apartments v. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:23 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, South County Farm Road south of Dausha Court, Warsaw. Driver: Larry J. Blocher, 55, North CR 100W, North Manchester. A deer ran into Blocher’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A motorcycle versus buggy crash from Sept. 3, has claimed the life of one man, Tracy A. Newcomer, Nappanee. The accident occurred at 3:07 p.m. on CR 1350N, near CR 200W. Responders arrived locating the motorcycle driver, Newcomer, in the roadway.

(Photos by Chelsea Los) MILFORD — A driver and passenger were transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 17, after their vehicle rolled on SR 15 near Milford. Amanda Goss, 37, West CR 200S, Mentone, was southbound on SR 15 when, for unknown reasons, her 2008 Dodge Nitro went off the side of the road. …read more.

MILFORD — Fire and EMS crews located the driver, identified as Amanda Goss, 37, Mentone, who was complaining of neck pain. Also removed from the vehicle was a front seat passenger, identified as Barry White, 39, Kentucky. White also complained of neck pain, and both individuals were subsequently transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, in stable/fair condition.

WARSAW — Madison McKenzie Jones, 19, 301 Ulrich Drive, Milford, plead guilty to charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, this morning in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Jones was charged Feb. 27 at which time her two-month old child suffered blunt force trauma.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF MILFORD — Information on Milford Public Library news and upcoming events are as follows: Lights Out at the Library This year’s theme, “Have a Graphic Novel Halloween!” was a huge hit with the trick-or-treaters. Rainy weather did not keep people from coming out and having fun. There were 468 people …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, North Old SR 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver; Steven M. Shepherd, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, West Shilling Road, west of South CR 600W, …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved to Barbee Lake and in December 1998 …read more.

MILFORD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a corn field fire located at 512 E CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Fire Department is fighting the blaze that started on the west end of the cornfield, quickly spreading east with high winds.