ELKHART — Ridge rolled to a 60-38 win over Warsaw, and the Raiders repeated as Sectional 4 champs Saturday night.

ELKHART — Two days after the Tigers’ OT victory over Goshen, they rallied past Penn in extra time to advance to Saturday’s Sectional 4 finale opposite NLC rival Northridge with a 58-54 win in Friday.

ELKHART — Warsaw earned an inspired, 57-56 overtime win over Goshen in Elkhart Sectional quarterfinal action Wednesday night.

ELKHART – NorthWood earned its first girls basketball regional championship in 15 years after beating Knox, 43-30, Saturday night.

ELKHART – NorthWood and Knox emerged victorious to make the regional final at the Class 3-A Jimtown Girls Basketball Regional.

ELKHART – Pure speed was on display at Saturday’s Elkhart Girls Swim Sectional.

WARSAW — The hosts ran away from Elkhart Central late in a 46-35 win in Friday’s early semifinal, advancing to face Penn, in Saturday’s Sectional 4 championship.

The stages are set for championship glory in the girls swimming sectionals at Elkhart and Warsaw.

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ELKHART – Wawasee gymnastics competed in Saturday’s five-team Blazer Invite.

NAPPANEE — The mother and stepfather who were arrested in April 2018 after failing to report their child had been severely abused, have pled guilty. Rune Star Springer, 26, 9872 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, is charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony. Springer entered a guilty …read more.

ELKHART — The driver of a semi received non-life-threatening injuries after a crash sent the semi cab he was in down a steep embankment and onto the railroad tracks below. Around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Indiana State Troopers responded to a crash on the Indiana Toll Road at the 102 mile marker, westbound. Preliminary …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Bethel College announced its introduction of Esports as a formal team starting next fall.

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ELKHART – Wawasee won 22 of 24 events to double up Elkhart Memorial in boys and girls swimming Tuesday at the EAC.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Brionna Gean Grant has been cancelled at approximately 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21. She has been safely located. ELKHART — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an Elkhart woman. The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Brionna Gean Grant, a 16-year-old, white, female, who is 5 feet …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man was recently arrested after dealing more than 60 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Danny Joe Garman, 45, 1028 Church Court, Elkhart, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On Sept. 25, …read more.

Terry L. Herr, 78, Elkhart, died 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Elkhart Meadows. He was born April 13, 1941, in Goshen, to Lowell & Violet (Blosser) Herr. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Adeline (Darrenkamp) Herr. Surviving are his wife, Adeline, Wakarusa, daughter, Anita (James) Ramer, Goshen, sons, Tim (Angie) Herr, New Paris, …read more.

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WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its 7th Annual Law Enforcement Field Day, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. The event offered training to all area police and sheriff’s departments and was broken into two sessions per day. Officers attending the event received 8 hours of in-service training. The training was held at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana boasts a 3.2 percent unemployment rate, below the current national average of 3.8 percent as of August, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. All current unemployment rates were compared against the benchmark set at the same time the previous year. Compared to a year ago, Indiana …read more.

ELKHART – Warsaw set program standards in a wild 38-35 win at Elkhart Memorial Friday night.

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WARSAW — An interdiction detail conducted by NET 43 on Aug. 15 led to multiple arrests in Kosciusko County. Frank Sterling Daniels, 34, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. Kendall Elizabeth Rodgers, 25, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of a …read more.

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WARSAW — An Elkhart woman was recently arrested after allegedly dealing 14 grams of methamphetamine. Maryjean Emline Howard, 51, 1031 Middlebury St., Elkhart, is being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. On Aug. 15, the NET 43 Drug Task Force conducted a controlled purchase of …read more.

SYRACUSE — An Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly using a former employer’s credit card to purchase lottery tickets. Michael Edward Cotter, 48, 2013 Leininger Ave., Elkhart, is being charged with fraud, a level 6 felony. On May 7, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department spoke with a woman regarding a fraud. The woman …read more.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Changes in the football sectional alignments will affect Warsaw for the next two seasons.

ELKHART – Christy Grubb has worn a lot of coaching and teaching hats for a better part of two decades.

NEW PARIS — Two Milford residents were among six drivers and a pedestrian involved in an accident at 12:53 p.m. Friday, June 7, on SR 15, south of Ozinga Drive and north of CR 50 in New Paris. An Elkhart motorcyclist was killed in the accident and four persons were injured. Ricardo Vega, 23, Milford, …read more.

MILFORD — A complaint, followed by an investigation, of methamphetamine usage at a residence in Milford, resulted in the arrest of four people Thursday evening at 111 N. Henry Street. Jeffrey Robert Fisher, 33, 111 N. henry St., Milford; Kali Kay Ohman, 27, homeless; Matthew James Smiechowski, 25, Elkhart and Katelynd Breann Landess, 23, 212 …read more.

ELKHART — Northridge piled on five runs in the seventh, and Warsaw closed with a 10-6 loss to the Raiders Saturday.

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ELKHART — Warsaw handed Concord a lopsided, 11-0 defeat during the Elkhart Memorial Baseball Sectional quarterfinals Thursday night.

ELKHART – NorthWood and Concord both won 4-1 to advance to the finals of the Elkhart Central Girls Tennis Regional.

ELKHART – Warsaw picked up two NLC golf wins Thursday at Bent Oak.

ELKHART – An unearned run afforded Concord a 3-2 softball win over NorthWood Wednesday night.

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WARSAW — An Elkhart man was arrested after strangling a woman. Esteven Roger Schmerber, 25, 2130 Martin Ave., Elkhart, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and interference with the reporting of a crime, a …read more.

INDIANA— Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families in 20 counties who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2019-20 school year. The pilot program was expanded in 2017 from five to 20 …read more.

ELKHART — Northridge jumped on top early and led most of the way in a 59-46 Elkhart Central Sectional championship win over Warsaw Saturday.

ELKHART — Blake Marsh sunk the game-winner with 2.6 seconds to play, and Warsaw advanced to Saturday’s Elkhart Central Sectional championship with a 43-41 win over the host Blue Blazers Friday night.

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WARSAW — Memorial edged out host Warsaw Tuesday, earning an NLC championship split.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, West US 30, north of North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Leann U. Harris, 26, West CR 200S, Warsaw; and Mallory J. Roberts, 33, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Harris was traveling west on US 30 when she struck Roberts’ vehicle …read more.

ELKHART – Wawasee earned a big road win with a 101.35-99.55 result at Elkhart Central Thursday night.

KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart man was sentenced to five years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Feb. 4, for attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in a vehicle. Robert Alan Nelson, Jr., 54, 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On Aug. 1, 2017, an officer …read more.

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ELKHART – Wawasee placed third at Saturday’s Blazer Gymnastics Invite.

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KOSCIUSKO — A couple has been charged with fraud after using a male’s identification information to forge checks. Nikoda Lynn Neff, 29, 555 N. Locke St., Nappanee, is being charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. Richard Williams, 37, 106 Pottawatomi Drive, Elkhart, is being …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart woman was arrested after biting and hitting a female. Janelle Lynn Hall, 28, 1630 Superior St., Elkhart, is being charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 2, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is not that far away and everyone can use a little extra cash, or even Christmas Bucks, to make the season extra joyful. So come out and visit participating merchants for the annual Christmas Bucks drawing for a chance of winning some of the $2,000 in Christmas Bucks to be given …read more.

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ELKHART – Warsaw fended off Elkhart Memorial and Northridge to win the Elkhart Memorial Volleyball Sectional.

Warsaw’s cross country teams both extended their regional championship streaks in Culver, while Wawasee advanced a trio of individuals out of the Elkhart Central Regional Saturday.

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SYRACUSE — An Elkhart man was arrested after an officer witnessed him dealing methamphetamine. Timothy Ryan Thompson, 41, 1007 Bower St., Elkhart, is being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On May 8, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department witnessed Thompson dealing approximately 4.7 …read more.

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Boys and girls soccer results for Monday, Aug. 27.

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KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart woman was arrested after stealing a van. Cierra Michelle Piper, 25, 23873 River Manor Blvd., Elkhart, is being charged with auto theft, a level 6 felony. On June 4, 2017, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of auto theft. According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

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ELKHART – Elkhart’s new high school will be named Elkhart High School, home of the Lions, per announcement made Tuesday night.

KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, June 11, after officers discovered meth in a vehicle. Anna Elizabeth Warner, 223 Middlebury St., Elkhart, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On July 27, 2017, Warsaw Police Department officers witnessed a vehicle fail to use a turn signal, …read more.

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WARSAW — An Elkhart man was arrested after his vehicle collided with a house. At approximately 8:17 p.m. Saturday, May 19, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a residence that was struck by a vehicle. The crash involved a silver 2004 Dodge Ram, operated by Israel T. Jimenz, 32, Elkhart. …read more.

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ELKHART – Wawasee woke up late to stun Elkhart Memorial, 6-4, in extra inning baseball Thursday evening.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:31 a.m. Monday, April 23, US 33, both of CR 42. Drivers: Spencer Richter, 23, Albion; Logan Griffith, 17, Ligonier; and Pamela Nickels, 62, Syracuse. Injured: Nickels complained of chest pain. Richter’s vehicle went left of center and collided into the driver’s side …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Etna Green man was arrested after officers found heroin in his backpack. Trent Ryan Furnivall, 29, 216 N. Walnut St., Etna Green, also showing an address of 56915 CR 14, Elkhart, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and visiting a common nuisance, a class B …read more.

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WARSAW —  A Warsaw police officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on a passenger car in the area of SR 15 and Herscher Drive, Warsaw, Saturday night, April 21. The vehicle, identified as a black Pontiac G6, briefly stopped before accelerating forward. A police pursuit was initiated southbound on SR 15 to Rozella Road, …read more.

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ATWOOD — The Michigan City district of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association held a spring district meeting at the Atwood Community Building on Tuesday, March 27. Eight northern Indiana counties, including Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall, each had IEHA representatives present at the meeting. According to the organization’s website, the mission of Indiana Extension Homemakers is …read more.

FORT WAYNE — RE/MAX Results, with offices in Northeast and Central Indiana, has recognized over 100 associates for their sales achievements in 2017. RE/MAX Associates were recognized at the RE/MAX Results Awards Celebration March 14 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne. “We’re very proud to have such a strong team representing RE/MAX in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Real Services invites you to attend the 2018 Age of Excellence Awards Luncheon Event on Friday, April 20, at the Century Center in downtown South Bend.  This event celebrates unsung heroes in our six-county service area of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. These local heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:37 a.m. Sunday, March 11, US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse. Driver: Steven Hatton, 37, Indianapolis. Hatton’s vehicle went off the roadway, hitting several small trees, coming to rest in a creek. He was taken to Goshen Hospital for evaluation due …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, Officials at The Rose Home North, CR 29, Syracuse, reported a client’s medication was stolen on Feb. 27.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 600 …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   ELKHART The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:   Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

ELKHART — Wawasee pushed host and third-rated Fairfield to the limit at Saturday’s Sectional 21 title game but fell just short in a 42-34 thriller that was closer than the final margin showed.

ELKHART — NorthWood’s boys basketball team used an explosive fourth quarter to snap a three-game NLC skid with a 51-24 win at Concord Thursday night.

ELKHART — The NorthWood wrestling team collected six regional berths on the way to a sixth-place finish at the Elkhart Memorial Sectional Saturday.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man has been arrested on cocaine and meth charges following a Dec. 22, 2017, investigation. Clayton Theodore Morgan, 41, 51556 CR 9, Elkhart, was arrested Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, on charges of dealing in cocaine, more than 10 grams, a level 2 felony; possession of cocaine, a level 4 felony; dealing …read more.

ELKHART – Weston Sage and Gabe Arter each scored 14 points as Elkhart Christian topped visiting Lakeland Christian 51-31 Thursday night in boys basketball.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Warsaw man who was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and is considered a sexually violent predator, has been arrested after he failed to report a change of address in 2015. Abraham Garcia, 37, whose court document shows an address of 240 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 141, …read more.

ELKHART – Elkhart Central’s top two outdueled Wawasee’s top two at Saturday’s Elkhart Central Blazer Gymnastics Invite.

Russell Lee Shapland, 56, Elkhart, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 12, 1961, in Goshen, to James E. & Edythe L. (Greenewalt) Shapland. He married Shirley Jean (Roth) Shapland on May 12, 1979. Russell worked as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, Elkhart; children, Teresa Shapland, …read more.