The Claypool Town Council discussed the town’s fire contract with the Claypool Volunteer Fire Department during a meeting on Tuesday, July 21.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon, July 15, after apparently letting his vehicle roll off of public access boat ramp and sink in Carr Lake.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

A Claypool man will serve five years in prison for three criminal cases, including one incident where he stabbed a man at Time Out Inn in Warsaw.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Heather A. Horton, 28, South CR 100E, Claypool. Horton’s vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $2,500.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 pm. Monday, June 29, Hepler …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:28 p.m. Saturday, June 27, South SR 15, south of West CR 400S, Claypool. Driver: Leanna M. Bell, 47, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Bell was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County …read more.

A benefit ride for Payton Slaymaker, a 9-year-old Claypool girl who is battling a brain tumor, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Two people from Wabash were airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Silver Lake on Wednesday morning.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of vehicle title fraud.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block East Nelson Drive, Milford. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, June 21, East CR 200N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Mark D. Dunn, 65, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Dunn was traveling west on East CR 200N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 10:01 …read more.

The Claypool Town Council approved next steps for the building of a home on a vacant Section Street lot during a meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, East Calhoun Street, north of Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Driver: Andrew J. Miller, 30, Hemlock Lane, Warsaw. Miller pulled off the west side of the road to do utility work. When leaving, he forgot about the fire hydrant on the …read more.

At 5:21 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a rollover accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, June 12, East SR 14, east of South CR 450E, Claypool. Driver: Marie C. Carlile, 77, Westwood Lane 304, Rochester. Carlile was traveling east on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County Officers …read more.

Benny H. Dills, 55, Claypool, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on June 7, 1965, in Franklin, N.C. to Howard “Jake” & Gertrude J. (Willis) Dills. He lived most of his life in North Carolina and previously lived in Georgia before moving to the Claypool …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:55 p.m. Monday, June 8, South Packerton Road, west of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Paulette G. Sauders, 77, South Packerton Road, Warsaw; and Samuel J. Smith, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Sauders was traveling west on Pierceton Road and attempted to make …read more.

The Claypool Town Council held an administrative meeting this week to discuss a Section Street property and the usage of K21 Health Foundation’s financial pledge to the town.

Claypool Elementary School held a virtual award program on May 20 to recognize sixth-grade student achievements.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 7800 block South CR 700W, Claypool. Anthony M. Goodwin reported fraud.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 4900 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a …read more.

The Claypool Police Department acted upon a tip as to possible illegal drug activity occurring at 201 E. Calhoun St., Claypool.

Emergency responders were called to an accident in Claypool at 11:33 a.m. Thursday, May 28.

A Claypool man was arrested following a domestic dispute.

CLAYPOOL — Emergency responders were called to an accident in Claypool at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28. The accident occurred at CR 800S and SR 15, just south of the Louis Dreyfus plant, and involved three vehicles. Claypool Fire Department requested assistance from Silver Lake Fire Department. According to Silver Lake Fire Chief John …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Dane E. Gans reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. 6:34 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 6600 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 3:37 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

A Claypool man was recently arrested in Whitley County after admittedly touching a child inappropriately.

Claypool Town Council heard an inquiry regarding a vacant Section Street lot during a meeting on Tuesday, May 19.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:15 a.m. Monday, May 18, West Broadway Street, east of North Pearl Street, Etna Green. Driver: Jacob M. Ashby, 32, Ohio Street, Rochester. Ashby was traveling east on Broadway Street when his vehicle began to hydroplane. His vehicle then struck a parked, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 3:17 p.m. Monday, May 11, intersection of East SR 14 and South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Cheeree N. Cabello, 37, East Hill Street, Wabash; and Maranda L. Martinez, 25, South Church Street, Claypool. Cabello was driving north on Packerton Road and stopped …read more.

  Emma J. Helton Slone, 83, Claypool, passed away May 7, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. One of 10 children, Emma was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Floyd County, Ky.,  to John and Myrtle (Hale) Helton. When Emma was age 7, her mother was killed in a tragic car accident. Emma quickly became …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews MILFORD — Environmental study work is in progress on plans to extend CR 1300N west from Old SR 15 to SR 15 in Milford that would include an overpass across the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. According to Steve Moriarty, superintendent of the Kosciusko County Highway Department, environmental work includes soil borings …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:31 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 300 block West Section St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of battery.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 700 block South CR 325E, Warsaw. Officers investigated …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

James O. Smith, 76, of rural Claypool, passed into the presence of the Lord at 2:25 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020, at Paddock Springs Healthcare of Warsaw. He was born on Jan. 27, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Edgar and Eva (Adams) Smith. He married on Sept. 12, 1964, to Murline Owens, …read more.

A birthday drive-by ‘parade’ took place Friday, April 24, in Winona Lake. The birthday boy, Easton Setser, and his sister, Harper, are seen here. Harper had her own birthday ‘parade’ earlier in the week. Easton, on the right, turned 8. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Birthdays are being celebrated in a unique new …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1377 South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Rush G. Nichols, 18, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Nichols backed his vehicle into a parked unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews *UPDATE: Power has been restored in southern Kosciusko County.* CLAYPOOL — More than 1,000 NIPSCO customers are currently without power in southern Kosciusko County. The NIPSCO website shows multiple outages in Kosciusko County, including the areas of Claypool and Burket. A phone call to NIPSCO’s customer service line states that Silver …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve three years in prison pending his approval for work release after battering a child and woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool, was charged with domestic battery with bodily injury to a person under the age of 14, a level 5 felony; and domestic battery …read more.

  The parade headed up a hill before driving past Payton’s family gathered in front of a home on CR 800S. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Payton’s family sat together during the parade. From left, daughter Avery, 6; father Andrew; Payton, 9; and mother, Kimberly. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. CLAYPOOL – Family members were …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 200 block West Calhoun St., Claypool. Officers investigated an animal complaint.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Friday, April 3, 400 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:37 a.m. Monday, April 6, North East Wawasee Drive, south of East Cinderella Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Denise J. Kelley, 57, Baytree Drive, Fort Wayne. Kelley was traveling south on North East Wawasee Drive when she swerved her vehicle to avoid striking an …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A man was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation after a gas stove fire in Silver Lake. Just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Silver Lake and Claypool Fire Departments responded to a gas stove fire at 505 W. Hilltop Lane, Silver Lake. According to dispatch reports, the tenant was …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A vehicle parade is being held for a nine-year-old Claypool girl who is battling cancer. Payton Slaymaker was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, also known as a DIPG, in July 2019. Slaymaker will be starting her second round of radiation on April 9. Family members are asking the public to show their …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:43 p.m. Monday, March 30, 8700 block South 425W, Silver Lake. Sandra Kellogg reported the theft of jewelry. Value: $4,000. 12:23 p.m. Monday, March 30, 600 block West CR 675N, Leesburg. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 11:17 a.m. Monday, March …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. John L. Rasmussen reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 7:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 3500 block East CR 800S, Claypool. William R. Elliott Jr. reported the theft of two …read more.

CLAYPOOL – A tractor-trailer loaded with beans has overturned on SR 15 near CR 700S this morning. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office says the highway is temporarily closed. The accident damaged some utility poles, causing a power outage. No injuries were reported.

CLAYPOOL — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the officials in Claypool will limit town office activity to official business only beginning Thursday, March 19, until further notice. Utility customers can still use the drop box located at the clerk’s office. Any questions or concerns, call the following numbers: Clerk: (574) 566-2910 Police: (574) 566-2912 Utilities: …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Beachler’s Sugar Bush, at 9569 S. CR 600E, Claypool, will celebrate Indiana Maple Weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The public is encouraged to attend. The event is a chance to see how maple syrup is made while learning how to tap a tree and using an old-fashioned crosscut …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man was recently arrested after beating a man and threatening to kill him while asking if he was adopted. Joe Lewis Rose, Jr., 54, 105 E. Section St., Claypool, is charged with domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, East SR 14, east of CR 100E, Silver Lake. Driver: Kathryn L. Snyder, 78, West Section Street, Claypool. Snyder was traveling west on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Snyder was uninjured in the collision. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following person was booked in the Noble County Jail: Whitley County The following people …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, East SR 14 near South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Trenton J. Parker, 19, East Sara Drive, Winona Lake; and Rosann I. Brubaker, 59, South SR 13 22, North Manchester. Parker proceeded into the intersection, causing a right …read more.

WARSAW — Four local women are facing criminal charges after a drug bust at a Warsaw residence. Sheri Alice Courson, 58, 1118 E. Clark St., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, Lutheran EMS and Plain Township (Leesburg) Fire Department were called to the 5000 block of SR 15 North to a three-vehicle accident.  The accident occurred near Wihebrink Landscape Management and appeared to involve a car, a van or SUV and a truck. An official at the …read more.

Travis Wayne Tillotson WARSAW — A Claypool man received a suspended sentence after failing to report that his stepson had been severely abused. Travis Wayne Tillotson, 39, 1359 W. CR 800S, Claypool, was charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. He was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Thursday, Feb. 27. …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve two years in jail after battering a woman on two occasions. In the first case, Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 40, 3211 W. CR 700S, was charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. He was found guilty in December 2014 but was back in court regarding this case due …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 9500 block East Adams Road, Pierceton. Anthony W. Pollard, Jr. reported burglary. 4:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 6100 block East CR 400S, Pierceton. Rick J. See reported theft. Items stolen include a shotgun. Value: $1,315. 10:46 a.m. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Driving south along SR 15S, it’s hard not to notice two new large structures near the road at the Louis Dreyfus Company’s Claypool facility. According to Louis Dreyfus Commercial Manager Jeremy Mullins, the two “gigantic” Quonset will be used for soybean storage. The Quonset huts are “just a means to provide more services …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool resident Penelopy Wagley addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, regarding the town helping to fund a senior fitness program. A local 3B Exercise group is being proposed, with the three B’s representing body, brain and belief. The group would be those ages 55 and older. “The body portion would …read more.

CLAYPOOL – Town officials in Claypool are now officially exploring the idea of selling its water system to Indiana American Water – the same company that provides service to Warsaw and part of Winona Lake. The Claypool water system has some looming repairs that are needed, and sale of the utility could provide a nest …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West Old Road 30 near North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Alma G. Franco De Gutierrez, West CR 250S 4, Warsaw. De Gutierrez’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 5:16 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town of Claypool will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, regarding the purchase and financing of new town vehicles, as well as an upcoming wastewater project. The meeting will take place at the town barn, located at 408 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool. It is open to the public.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer provided updates on several projects related to railroad and highway safety at the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. The two of the three projects will collectively span from late February to early November of this year, with the third expected to start in the …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 300 block South Main St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of intimidation.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 500 block Prairie Drive, Syracuse. A representative for Bayview Estates …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, East US 30, east of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Thomas A. Marsh, 70, Heritage Lane, Mount Vernon, OH. Marsh was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle went off the roadway, rolling down the south side …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

CLAYPOOL — Several local organizations and Claypool residents gathered for a discussion on childcare in the Claypool and Silver Lake area on Thursday, Jan. 23. The meeting, which was held at Claypool Elementary School, focused on the funding required to create a childcare space within the school itself, as well as the overall need and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Sherry Searles, LaunchPad director, addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding a meeting that will explore the possibility of establishing a childcare center at Claypool Elementary School. LaunchPad is the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition that was created to help solve the childcare crisis in Kosciusko County. There will …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne woman was arrested for dealing marijuana after she was involved in an attempted robbery in October 2019. Holly Nicole Adams, 18, 2805 Greenbriar Drive, Fort Wayne, is charged with dealing in marijuana in an amount in excess of 30 grams, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Lions Club will be holding a fish and tenderloin fry from noon to 4 p.m., or until sold out, on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is carry-out only. Side dishes will also be available in pints. Proceeds from the fry will be used for numerous community and Lions International projects. Food will …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 10600 block North SR 13, Syracuse. A representative for South Shore Golf Course reported burglary. 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2100 block North CR 875W, Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, East CR 1300N near North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver: Jonathan M. Miller, 31, East Lake View Avenue 3, Syracuse. Miller was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 11:31 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW – A minivan left the road on SR 15S near CR 400S Wednesday morning. The accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. The GMC mini-van sustained heavy damage on the passenger side. It was unclear why the driver left the road and came to rest on the west side of the highway and whether there …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Police Department acted upon a tip provided by NET 43 in regards to the possible dealing of methamphetamine at 405 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool.  With the information provided, the Claypool Police Department initiated a narcotics investigation. Throughout the course of the investigation, evidence was obtained that led to the issuance of a …read more.

Betty J. Byrer,  77, Claypool, passed away at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Betty was born on Dec. 31, 1942, to  Lawrence and Alice (Cunningham) Warner in Claypool.  Betty is survived by children, Danny and (Patricia) Warner, Claypool, Glen and (Ruby) Patrick, Claypool, Rhonda (Kevin) Banghart, Claypool, …read more.

Editor’s Note: The following article has been edited to clarify the involvement of the Claypool Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The Claypool Police Department conducted the investigation, based on a tip provided by NET 43.  CLAYPOOL — Five people were arrested last month following a NET 43 tip that led to the discovery …read more.

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.

SIDNEY — A Warsaw woman was taken to the hospital for minor injuries after her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. At 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on South SR 13, south of East CR 850S, Warsaw. Teal M. Stamper, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, North CR 300W near West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Jacob A. Kratzch, 20, South Sandal Court, Warsaw. Kratzch’s vehicle left the roadway and rolled over after his southbound vehicle struck a utility pole and fence post. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, West CR 100S near South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Mario A. Lopez, 54, South Union Street, Warsaw. Lopez lost control of his vehicle on the snow and ice-covered roadway causing his vehicle to leave the roadway into a …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:57 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Driver: Teresa D. Banghart, 53, West CR 800S, Claypool. Banghart said she fell asleep while driving. Her vehicle struck a stop sign. Damage up to $10,000.  Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:51 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, South SR 13, south of East CR 1250S, Warsaw. Drivers: Luis A. Gomez, 59, Rio Vista Drive, Fort Wayne; and Steven G. Sanders, 40, Stratton Road, Fort Wayne. Gomez was traveling south on SR 13 when he …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Dc. 21, 200 block East Section St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of a violation of a no-contact order.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 300 block North …read more.

Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Chief Bob Haines has retired after 37 years of fire service. Haines started his fire service career with Winona Lake Fire Department in 1982. In 1985, at the age of 23, he moved to Tippecanoe and became chief at Tippecanoe Fire Department until he moved to Etna Green Fire Department in …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council amended a downtown parking ordinance and moved to raise rates for trash pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Council members voted to amend a March 2015 ordinance regarding downtown parking in Claypool. The amendment says parking will no longer be limited to business parking only on South Main Street between …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 9:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, East Stanton Road near EMS T25 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Brandi L. Berry, 33, North Highland Lane, Leesburg. Berry’s vehicle ran off the roadway and collided with a NIPSCO pole and a street sign. Damages up to …read more.