By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — The following are upcoming events and news for the Nappanee Public Library. The Tree of Honor In honor of Indiana Veterans and to help increase awareness of the sacrifices made by service members and their families, the Nappanee Center is decorating a special tree this …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART-CROSS Elkhart County Extension Educator, Health and Human Sciences I am working at working ahead and this time I am a little ahead with turkey cooking information. In my opinion there is just nothing like roasted turkey. I am not sure if it is made so special because we only have it …read more.

By SONYA NASH Quilt Gardens Project Manager ELKHART COUNTY — Indiana is 200 years old in 2016, and the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail is joining the party with historic patterns honoring Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration.There will be 19 Striking quilt-themed gardens will display patterns representing various time periods in Indiana’s history. The 21 quilt …read more.

ELKHART — Shoe Carnival is opening a new store in Elkhart just in time for holiday shopping and brings a more exciting way to shop with them. Customers will enjoy a unique shopping experience with an open floor plan, catchy music and friendly associates, coupled with great value on name brand shoes and accessories.  The …read more.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events at Nappanee Public Library include the following: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release “Old School” is the next book in the hit series, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, and hits bookshelves Nov. 3. The Nappanee Library is throwing a book birthday party to celebrate. Fans of the hilarious chapter books, illustrating the challenges of school life, will enjoy games, activities, and, of course, birthday cake, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ages seven through twelve are invited, and participants will be registered to win a copy of the new book.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911-emergency call at 8:21 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 23, from a motorist advising of a road rage incident in the area of US 31 and 14C Road. The report was a motorist was ramming his vehicle into another vehicle causing damage.

BY BRANDY CAVANAGH, Purdue Extension ELKHART — Our home may be a place to relax, to retreat from stresses in our environment, to join in activities or to work. Planning our surroundings to meet needs begins with trying to understand how color affects us. Color may affect what we appear to see, our emotions, and …read more.

By KAYLA GOOD Navy Office of Community Outreach ELKHART — America’s Navy is coming home to Elkhart, one of 18 cities in seven states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2015 fall tour — one of the Navy’s signature outreach programs. The United States Navy Band Commodores performance is …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an anonymous tip regarding an underage drinking party on Saturday, Oct. 10. The officers went to a residence is the 62000 block of CR 1. At the residence, officers found multiple people under the age of 1 who had been consuming alcoholic beverages. One of those individuals was was Syracuse.

MILFORD — Three men from Elkhart County were arrested near Milford early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, after selling drugs to an individual and then being stopped by police.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA Marketing Manager, The Lerner Theatre ELKHART — Three Dog Night has been forced to postpone five upcoming concerts, including the Oct. 25 event at the Lerner Theatre, due to a medical issue affecting co-founder and lead singer Cory Wells.  The concert in downtown Elkhart has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …read more.

ELKHART — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers education and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

NAPPANEE — Upcoming events at Nappanee Public Library:

Elkhart The following person was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Oct. 2 Nicholas Anthony Couch, 20, 4487 Sullivan Road, Leesburg, arrested for disorderly conduct. No bond listed. Koscuisko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 3 Jasmine Leigh Currie, 33, 7329 E CR 500N, North Webster, arrested …read more.

Joe D. Walker, 85, passed away surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2015 at Center for Hospice Care-Elkhart Hospice House.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside INdiana Business ELKHART — Two Elkhart-based boat manufacturers have announced a merger. Bennington Marine is acquiring Nautic Global Group in a deal expected to close next month. Bennington’s focus is on the pontoon industry and it has been family-owned since its founding in 1997. Chairman, Steve Vogel, said, “Nautic Global …read more.

NEW PARIS — At least two people were checked at the scene of an accident that occurred around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the intersection of SR 15 and US 6.

GOSHEN— Goshen College has announced it has withdrawn from the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. The move comes after the college’s recent decision to allow the hiring of married gay and lesbian faculty and staff as part of their LGBT non-discrimination policy and hiring practices. The Council of Christian Colleges and several CCCU institutions …read more.

ELKHART — The Indiana Supreme Court has overturned murder convictions for three of four Elkhart teens. The teens, including Blake Layman, then 16, Levi Sparks, then 17, Jose Quiroz, then 16, along with Danzele Johnson, 21, broke into the home of a neighbor of Quiroz, while Anthony Sharp, then 18, stayed behind to act as a …read more.

CARMEL — According to WTHR, FBI agents conducted raids at several locations across Hamilton and Marion Counties, including the residence of the CEO of American Senior Communities, a company that provides long-term care to seniors. WTHR reports the raids began early Tuesday, and at noon, federal agents were seen going in and out of the home …read more.

By KIM MURPHY Director of Communications Ruoff Home Mortgage ELKHART — Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Samantha Conrad was the top loan originator for its Elkhart office for August. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers. Conrad has …read more.

ELKHART — September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and what better way to support the initiative than by gathering as a community in the heart of Elkhart to raise funds and awareness for local youth?

Dear Editor, As a public facility with events, rehearsals and activities nearly every day of the week, we are proud of the fact we receive far more compliments than complaints. The staff members and volunteers with the Lerner Theatre, Crystal Ballroom and Premier Arts are committed to providing patrons with outstanding service. Monday morning, Aug. …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, InsideIndianaBusiness ELKHART — Elkhart-based Patrick Industries Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of a Michigan recreational vehicle components manufacturer. The deal for North American Forest Products Inc. is estimated to be valued at $85 million. North American makes laminated panels, moulding products and other components for the RV industry. Patrick estimates the …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Indiana State Police Sgt. Brandon McBrier has announced a sobriety checkpoint that will be held in St. Joseph County by Bremen Post Troopers. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours of Friday Sept. 4. The checkpoint is in conjunction with the Operation Pull Over Period “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Gabriel Bollinger, Leesburg, $4,413.06 Emerson C. Butts, Warsaw, $2,401.77 Zachary …read more.

ELKHART – The Pillars of Elkhart have partnered with the Cockopalooza committee for the 12th annual Cockopalooza cancer-fighting events happening over the next several weeks. The group, comprised of all volunteer members, will be hosting events in downtown Elkhart to support local non-profit agency, United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, focusing on juveniles battling cancer.

ELKHART – This week’s free Lunchtime Live! at the Lerner Theatre features a local foursome with a range from classic rock and roll to contemporary country.

Louis E. Stump, 87, Goshen, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born Sept. 13, 1927, in New Paris, to Orb and Neva (Jones) Stump. He married Mary A. (Wise) Stump, on Aug. 22, 1954, in Nappanee, and she died Oct. 7, 2014. Surviving are a …read more.

BRISTOL ­­— Elkhart County could be on the receiving end of 120 new jobs. Talon Products, an RV company, has announced plans to build its corporate headquarters in Bristol. The company, which makes exterior products for the RV industry, plans to start hiring line workers, supervisors, quality control and technicians by next summer. They are …read more.

ELKHART — Elkhart-based Lippert Components Inc. has formed a new team dedicated to the development and sale of its electronics components. Chris Hige will serve as director of sales and Mark Woloszyk will serve as general manager of the LCI Electronics team.

ELKHART — Meteorologists have forecasted that weather conditions will be conducive to high levels of ozone pollution.

ELKHART COUNTY — I had the privilege of attending the 4-H Citizenship Washington D.C. Focus trip this year. The CWF program runs for seven weeks throughout the summer. Indiana joined other states, and I attended from June 27 to July 4.

ELKHART — Three Dog Night will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and the show is presented by Shout! Promotions.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 DJ dance party, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, noon, Saturday, April 8. This will be the American Legion Post 253’s Kay’s Cruise for Cancer. A pontoon flotilla will follow and proceeds will go to cancer …read more.

ELKHART — Young Company will present, “Love’s Labors Lost,” a comedy by William Shakespeare, set for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wellfield Botanical Gardens, 1011 North Main St., Elkhart. The gates open at 6 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, click here or call (574) 266-2006.

By MEGGAN FINK, Pillars of Elkhart ELKHART — As those ‘dog days of summer’ approach, the Pillars of Elkhart are helping the community survive the heat and reality of back-to-school with an evening of live music, food and family and pet friendly fun. Pillars of Elkhart are hosting the fifth Annual ‘Dog Daze of Summer’ …read more.

Chad A. Newcomer, 42, of Nappanee, passed away Saturday evening, July 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born in Goshen on Oct. 15, 1972, to Donald and Karla (Fowler) Newcomer. On Nov. 13, 1992, he married Shelly Price in Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: …read more.

GOSHEN — One of the special features at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit. The Siller family started the Stephan Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their brother, Stephen, a New York firefighter who lost his life Sept. 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and …read more.

A crime breaks more than just a law. Property may be damaged and victims may be injured. And regardless of whether the crime is one against property or a person, a community’s sense of safety and security may be fractured, and personal relationships shattered.

ELKHART – There will be plenty of walking, running, and even dancing at SPA Women’s Ministry Homes’ ninth annual 5K Walk “the Walk” & Run Saturday, Aug. 29. Enjoy a leisurely walk with family and friends or lace up and join a timed run for those working to set a new personal best. Participants will …read more.

An Elkhart woman found an old photo of a World War II soldier in her yard several months ago, and has now managed to find the family of the man in it. Jenny Austin found the picture just laying in the front yard of her apartment. “It’s like it just fell out of the sky,” …read more.

Johnathan Evans Johnathan Michael Evans, 31, 723 W. Blaine Ave., Elkhart, is facing four charges in Kosciusko County following the alleged robbery of Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, on the afternoon of June 18. Charges of robbery with a deadly weapon, level 3 felony; possession of a firearm by a serious, violent …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator-Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County May was National Osteoporosis Month followed by June as National Dairy Month and they could really be celebrated together. I am sure your mother told you to do many good things like, eat your vegetables and fruits, drink …read more.

Coming up Friday at the 28th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival on the Gateway Mile in downtown Elkhart: “Superstar” opening: Janet Hines-Norris, this year’s winner of the “AARP Superstar” singing contest, will mark the official opening of the festival with her rendition of the National Anthem at 5 p.m. Friday on Civic Plaza. Following remarks by …read more.

Free for starters – The festival officially opens Friday afternoon, but the fun begins Thursday night with two free community concerts. At 7:30 p.m., the Elkhart Municipal Band will be joined by the Dave Bennett Quartet on the Lerner Theatre stage. Down the street at 8 p.m., the 2015 EJF All-Stars will perform inside Krav, …read more.

WorkOne is hosting a hiring event for Elkhart Community Schools (ECS) seeking bus drivers The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. June 19 at WorkOne Elkhart County, 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, and is open to job seekers only. Individuals seeking to interview on June 19 at the event must pre-register …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library’s popular Pinterest night is back for an encore from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 29. If you’ve been unable to attend prior meetings of the program, check out Pinterest Night 2.0, which is scheduled to happen quarterly in the library’s new …read more.

Martha L. Cottey, 76, of Elkhart, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, at the home of her son. She was born July 4, 1938, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. Survivors include four children: Betty (Dean) King, Cincinnati, Ohio; John (Carla) Cottey, Elkhart; Wayne Cottey, Lebanon, Tenn.; and Paul (tom) Smithson, Memphis, …read more.

Martha L. Cottey, 76, of Elkhart, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, at the home of her son. She was born July 4, 1938, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. Survivors include four children: Betty (Dean) King, Cincinnati, Ohio; John (Carla) Cottey, Elkhart; Wayne Cottey, Lebanon, Tenn.; and Paul (tom) Smithson, Memphis, …read more.

Lippert Components, Inc., based in Elkhart, announced yesterday that it has organized a team dedicated specifically to the motorized RV market and has named Marty McManus Director of Sales and Craig Kreil head of Engineering and R&D over that team. “Motorhome manufacturers have always had distinct design, engineering and production requirements,” explained McManus. “To better …read more.

Michiana residents are encouraged to participate in the Home and Family Arts Department at the Elkhart County 4‑H Fair. The departments to enter are: culinary arts, which includes baking, cake decorating and food preservation canning and miscellaneous; children’s corner; clothing construction; creative arts; handicrafts; needlework; photography; and quilts: individual and team or group. Special awards …read more.

Elkhart Civic Theatre’s award-winning cast will bring Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” to The Lerner stage on Friday, June 12, before taking the show to a national competition. ECT will appear at the American Association of Community Theatre’s National Festival (aact.org/national-festival) with a comedic recreation of Hitchcock’s original film. Just four actors play all the …read more.

A second man involved in a Sept. 16, 2014, auto theft in Syracuse, has been arrested. James Michael Wright, 27, 56814 Greenlawn Ave., Osceola, was arrested Wednesday, and booked on charges of burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; and auto theft, level 6 felony. Charges were filed against Wright on Jan. …read more.

Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Ligonier, Indiana-based Structural Composites of Indiana, Inc. SCI is a fiberglass manufacturer of custom molded large front and rear caps and roofs, primarily to the recreational vehicle market, and specialty fiberglass components for the transportation, …read more.

Singer-songwriter Paul Erdman will be this month’s featured performer during “Lunchtime Live!” presented by Edward Jones Investments at the Lerner Theatre.

Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has proposed renaming a U.S. Post Office at 601 S. Main St., Elkhart, after Staff Sergeant Jesse Williams, who died in December 2013 while serving overseas. Williams, an Elkhart native, was among six soldiers who were killed when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed. He had been deployed three times: once to Iraq …read more.

With “the party of the summer” just a month away, Elkhart Jazz Festival goers can now view the complete performance schedule online at www.elkhartjazzfestival.com. More than 30 performing groups will be featured on six stages and other venues throughout the 28th annual festival, which officially runs June 19-21 and is presented by Forest River. Headliners …read more.

Vannie Swinehart, 69, of New Paris, passed away on May 16, 2015, at her home. She was born  on March 3, 1946, in Goshen, to Delbert and Tilda (Davidson) Stidams. She was a lifelong are resident. Vannie is survived by her son: Dean Swinehart, New Paris; daughter: Debra Bailey, New Paris; one grandaughter: Monica Seaver, …read more.

ELKHART – The future of both the Warsaw and Wawasee track programs were on display Saturday at the Northern Lakes Conference Junior Varsity girls and boys track meets at Elkhart Memorial. And the future surely looks bright as both programs posted a multitude of top-three finishes on each side. Team scores were not kept for …read more.

Softball Gets Back On Track After a very rough go lately, Wawasee’s softball team righted the ship, at least a little Thursday. Wawasee’s offense woke up, scoring enough to get by Elkhart Memorial, 12-10, in Northern Lakes Conference softball in Syracuse. Kylee Rostochak broke out of her funk, ripping four hits – including a pair …read more.

ELKHART – It rained and poured outside, so Elkhart Memorial and Wawasee took their tennis match inside. Using the Eastlake facility in Elkhart, Memorial rolled to a 5-0 varsity only win Friday evening. Needing to get the matches in before the Northern Lakes Conference tournament starts next week and already having been postponed from rain …read more.

David A. Mendez, 29, 2404 Stevens Ave., Elkhart, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for a Sept. 4, 2014, auto theft in Syracuse. The charge is a level 6 felony, which could carry a penalty of up to 2 1/2 years. Charges were filed against Mendez, Jan. 21, stating he knowingly or intentionally took unauthorized …read more.

General Motors honored local supply chain company, Kem Krest Corporation, as one of its best global suppliers during its 23rd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony last month in Detroit. CEO Mary Barra and other GM executives recognized 78 suppliers (out of 20,000) from around the world to receive the award for going above …read more.

Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, today reported net income of $20.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, compared to net income of $16.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, Workone Northern Indiana, Region 2 WorkOne officials announce results from employment-skills competitions among Northern Indiana youth during the inaugural Jobs for America’s Graduates Out-Of-School Career Development Conference, held April 29, in Plymouth. Winning from Kosciusko County were: Alexis Standley with professional JAG Specialist Paul Pegues, placed second in career presentation. …read more.

Phillip Lamar Bowers, 82, Wakarusa, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Elkhart, to Clem and Cecil (Whitehead) Bowers. He married Shirley (Hahn) Bowers on March 30, 1952. Surviving are his wife: Shirley, Wakarusa; sons: Ritchie (Deb) Bowers, Nappanee; Ronson (Julie) Bowers, Defiance, …read more.

Thor Industries acquires Indiana-based Postle Aluminum Co. for $144 million.

ELKHART – Wawasee continued to work well with its individuals, but a lack of depth caught up to the Warriors again in a pair of boys track losses Thursday night. Host Elkhart Memorial was king of the track on this day, beating Wawasee 83.5-48.5 and NorthWood 71.5-60.5 while the Panthers topped the Warriors 79-53. Wawasee’s …read more.

Elkhart-based Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RVs) and manufactured homes, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI®), has acquired the business and certain assets of Spectal Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Spectal”). Spectal, headquartered in Granby, Quebec, is a manufacturer of windows and doors …read more.

Elkhart-based CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) announced first quarter 2015 results. Sales were $98.3 million, down 2.4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2014, driven primarily by an unfavorable currency impact of $2.3 million as the US Dollar appreciated against the Euro and Chinese Renminbi. GAAP earnings were $6.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, …read more.

Michiana is not making the grade according to the American Lung Association’s annual state of the air report. Berrien, Cass, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties all received failing grades based on analysis of particle pollution in the ozone. Elkhart county was given a “C” grade. Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties do not …read more.

[weaver_youtube sHOZ1LsHicA rel=0] The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office has released dash-cam video from a high speed pursuit that ended with the death of the suspect, identified as Don Smith, 29, of Elkhart, April 9. The incident began with an armed robbery at a bank in Watseka, IL. The suspect fled when police arrived, taking a …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a freeze warning in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. tomorrow for northern Indiana. Temperatures will be dropping at or below freezing late tonight into early Thursday morning. Damage to unprotected tender vegetation is expected. A free warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions …read more.

By MIKE JOHNSON Parrot Heads in Michiana A delicious, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast can take care of your appetite. It can also help take care of a 5-year-old girl battling leukemia. To benefit Sophia Leaman, Goshen, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 4, the Parrot Heads in Michiana are hosting a buffet-style pancake breakfast from 8 …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement for counties in northern Indiana including Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Noble, Whitley counties for a heightened fire danger this weekend. The danger will exist until approximately 8:15 p.m. Sunday. Recent rainfall has increased fine fuels moisture, however, a combination of humidity values in the …read more.

ELKHART – A huge seven-run third inning by Wawasee overwhelmed Elkhart Central Thursday night. Wawasee would keep pouring it on to claim a 14-2 softball win over Central in six innings. Every Wawasee hitter claimed at least one hit, and all but one had at least two hits, the Lady Warriors mashed 21 hits overall. …read more.

Transhield, Inc. and Kennon Products, Inc. recently announced they have formed a partnership under a collaborative agreement to deliver protective covers to the military aircraft market. The agreement allows Transhield and Kennon to provide cost effective and affordable solutions for the protection of military aircraft assets. Transhield is the maker of advanced technology protective covers. …read more.

GREENWOOD – The Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association will induct its 20th Hall of Fame class on Sunday, April 12, at Valle Vista Golf Club in Greenwood. The reception will begin at 2 p.m., with the program beginning at 3 p.m. Five journalists who have made their mark in Indiana and nationally will be inducted …read more.

Tickets are now available for the 3rd Annual RV Industry Power Breakfast on May 14 at the Northern Indiana Event Center and RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind. The event will bring together key elements of the RV industry and provide a fast-paced series of briefings from industry spokesmen and state and federal lawmakers. …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County When I teach nutrition I often encourage people to eat a rainbow of colors and to eat more foods of color. You know that vegetables and fruits are where you are going to find the colors. The colors make for flavor, texture, and …read more.

Lots of local talent will take the Lerner Theatre stage this week for the free Lunchtime Live! presented by Edward Jones Investments. The New Horizons Band, a group of 60 Elkhart County seniors, will take the stage for an hour at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. During the second hour from noon to 1 p.m., …read more.

  Jackie Rolston of New Paris is now facing charges for the death of 19-month-old Kirk Coleman after the child died while under her watch. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Elkhart Superior Court Friday, Rolston informed investigators that the young child had acted “fine all morning with no problems, walking, playing, watching …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Almost Maine – 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Tickets are $12. Kosciusko County Fairgrounds FWF Entertainment …read more.

The Mersey Beatles, the world’s only all-Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band, will be joined by John Lennon’s sister during their visit to the Lerner Theatre on Friday, April 24. Julia Baird will sign copies of her book, “Imagine This: Growing Up with My Brother John Lennon” and showtime will be 8 p.m. She has said of …read more.

WorkOne teams with Spherion to hold a hiring event on behalf of Utilimaster, which is seeking to fill more than 75 openings. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at WorkOne Elkhart County, 430 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516. A goal of the event is to hire more than 75 …read more.

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) recently announced improved sales and net income from continuing operations for the second quarter ended January 31, 2015, compared with the weaker results reported a year ago, which were adversely affected by the harsh winter conditions in early 2014. Sales from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 …read more.

Celebrating jazz in its true form – as “Music in the Making” – the 28th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival presented by Forest River on June 19 through 21 will offer Grammy winner David Sanborn and Super Bowl XXXIII performer Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as its 2015 headliners. Discounted early-bird passes will go on sale Friday, …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County I really like soup and my favorite has to be beef vegetable. Both of my grandmothers and my parents were soup makers so I have had many soup making experiences without recipes. I can recall seeing my Grandmother Van den Brocke making beef vegetable …read more.

ELKHART – At this point in the season, it’s all about doing your best. That is just what the Wawasee swim team did Thursday night in the prelims of the Concord Sectional. The Warriors recorded multiple lifetime bests to advance to the finals in seven events on Saturday while securing 13 other spots in the …read more.

By ROBERT KELLY Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Would you like to learn about tractor and lawn tractor safety? If so, the 4-H Farm Tractor and Garden Tractor clubs are for you. You don’t have to live on a farm or even own a farm or garden tractor to be a member of the …read more.

[weaver_youtube dpp3O1DBfsE rel=0] ELKHART – The roller coaster ride of a gymnastics season for both Elkhart Central and Wawasee continued Thursday night as the two teams collided at The Club in the Elkhart Industrial Park. Central rode up the hill of excitement with a 104.65 team score while Wawasee watched its hopes fall time and …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County February is National Potato Month. The potato is versatile, economical, and loaded with important nutrients. For you to make the most of your food dollars you have to prepare potatoes in their raw form, which means that you buy them in the produce …read more.

Newsboys, with six gold albums and 33 chart-topping Christian rock hits, will perform at the Lerner Theatre on Sunday, March 22. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6. The native Australians arrived on the scene in 1985 and have delivered hits like “He Reigns,” “Born Again” and “We Believe.” Drummer Duncan …read more.

Concord High School senior Caleb Owens, 17, has filed his candidacy for mayor of Elkhart. He is the fourth candidate to seek the mayor’s office in this year’s municipal elections and is running as a Democrat. Owens, who will turn 18 on April 21, is a member of the Indiana Army National Guard, a minister …read more.

Kelley Baumgartner, currently of Jacksonville, FL, posted a photo to her Facebook page Saturday seeking her birth mother and family. She was born Feb. 3, 1987, in the Goshen/Elkhart area and later adopted through Catholic Social Services in South Bend. Baumgartner felt that social media was a good place to take her search, as it …read more.

ELKHART – Offensively it was perhaps the most consistent game the Wawasee basketball team had played all year. Defensively? Not so much. The Warriors traveled to McCuen Gym Friday night to take on Northern Lakes Conference foe Concord. Records meant nothing to a Concord team that entered the game with just two wins. The Minutemen …read more.

ELKHART – On a night when Jimtown saluted its heroes in uniform, Triton had a chance to also cheer on its boys in blue. A streaky first half coupled with a consistent second half allowed Triton to a 48-40 boys basketball win at Jimtown Friday night. Jimtown had all the reasons to play with energy, …read more.