ELKHART COUNTY — A motorist suspected in a pre-dawn hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist near Nappanee has been arrested. Gerardo Fuentes Cortez, 49, Goshen, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15, in connection with the crash. He has been charged with leaving the scene of a serious bodily injury crash. The accident occurred at …read more.

NEW PARIS — Jasmine Murillo, 12, New Paris, was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, with a severe head injury after striking a vehicle. Murillo was not wearing a helmet. The accident occurred at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at CR 31 and Isaac Drive, near Goshen. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the 9400 block of North SR 19, Etna Green. Sherry L. Claybaugh reported $400, medication and cigarettes stolen from her purse. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:18 p.m. Monday, Aug 8, at …read more.

PLYMOUTH — One person was injured in one of two accidents in the 100 block of US 31 and US 30, Plymouth. The accidents occurred at 6:28 a.m. today, Dec. 28. Steven Pritz, 45, Culver, was taken to Plymouth Hospital for neck and back pain. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the first accident …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Kim D. Poole reported the theft of fishing tackle and a fish finder. Value: $950. 10:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block West Section Street, Milford. Lindsey M. Wray reported tires slashed. …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Bicycle Club held its annual rodeo Saturday, June 20, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. There were 24 members participate in the rodeo with Isaac Inniger, New Paris, junior division champion; Lucas Inniger, New Paris, senior division champion; Paige Jacobs, Nappanee, junior division reserve champion; and Alec Calkins, Elkhart, senior …read more.