Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Chris Cage Karaoke and DJ, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Gunslinger, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15. …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Development and Marketing, Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation Inc. WABASH — Season-series tickets for the 2015-2016 Wabash Valley Music Association are on-sale now and can be purchased by calling the Honeywell Center Box Office. But act fast — the series tickets still available are limited. Ticket prices for the series are $175, …read more.

Dorothy Alford, 94, of Wabash, died at 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born June 15, 1921, in Rocky Gap, Virginia to Malcolm and Sarah (Creech) Evans. Dorothy married Harold William Alford on Feb. 29, 1939, in Ohio; he died April 23, 1992. She was a …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Jewell-Henderson, 93, of Wabash, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center in Wabash. She was born to the late Melvin Crockett and Hattie Mae (Burke) VanDyke on June 27, 1922, in Tazewell County, Va. Mary married John Luke Jewell on Dec. 3, 1938, he passed away on July …read more.

Joyce Ann Overly, 73, of Decatur, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. She was born March 19, 1942, in Wabash, to Dorwin and Mildred (Baldinger) Barnett. Joyce was a homemaker. She enjoyed writing letters and cards – she never forgot birthdays. She loved to sew, color, play the piano …read more.

Kortana Rayne Prilaman, infant daughter of Derick Prilaman and Ashley Slone of Wabash, died at 7:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents and brother: Keelan Michael Slone, all of Wabash; grandparents: Michael and Debra Roland, Logansport; James and Kathy Rowland, North Manchester; …read more.

Sheila Lou Williams, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 23, 1945, in Wabash, to Donald W. and Helen F. (Eltzroth) Williams. Sheila attended the School of Hope in Wabash. She worked at Workshop Enterprise and Pathfinders. She lived the past five years …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Honeywell Center Communications Manager WABASH — American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. McCreery blends traditional and contemporary country on his second, number-one debuting album, “See You Tonight.” The opening act will be “SmithField,” consisting of singer/songwriters from Texas: Jennifer …read more.

Tyson Andrew Campbell, 25, of Jeff, Ky., died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, in Hazard County, Ky. He was born Nov. 30, 1989 in Huntington, Indiana to Rex Campbell and Sherri (Good) Waters. Tyson attended Huntington North High School. He worked at Long John Silvers and enjoyed NASCAR …read more.

Daniel A. Miller, 49, of Greenwood, formerly of Wabash, passed away at his home on Friday, June 24, 2015. He was born on Feb. 23, 1966, in Wabash, to Barbara Jean (Strasser) Miller, she survives in Wabash. Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Wabash High School. He served his country in the United States Navy for …read more.

WABASH — North Central Co-op (NCC) of Wabash, and Berrien County Farm Bureau Oil Co. of Eau Claire, Mich., recently announced their stockholders and boards of directors approved a merger agreement to combine the two cooperatives. Effective August 1, Berrien employees and patrons will become employees and patrons of NCC, as the merged cooperatives will …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has announced the on sale dates for 9 new shows coming to the Ford Theater. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 24, for the following:

Veva M. Ward, 71, of Huntington, formerly of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born April 21, 1944 in St. Marie, Ill. to Elmer and Sadie (Oliver) Murray. Veva was a 1963 graduate of Northfield High School. She retired from General Tire in …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Development & Marketing, Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. WABASH —  105.9 The Bash welcomes “1964 The Tribute,” a Beatles tribute band, to perform at the Honeywell Center  at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,  Aug. 15. This concert is sponsored by Edward Jones and agents Wayne Denger, Amy Sullivan and Steve Weir, along with …read more.

Keith Lamoine Resler, 85, of Wabash, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at his son’s home in Mason, Ohio. He was born Feb. 1, 1930, to Floyd and Edith (Keith) Resler. Keith was a 1949 graduate of Chili High School. He married Judy Smith in Wabash County on May 6, 1962; she died …read more.

Esther M. Story, 89, of Wabash, died at 9:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Aug. 11, 1925 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky to William and Myrtle (Brown) Vance. Esther was a 1943 graduate of Hope High School, in Hope. She married Robert L. Story in Wabash on …read more.

Bertha Lucille Custer, 95, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community Health Care. She was born Feb. 2, 1920 near Roann, to Charles C. and Lucinda (Burger) Miller. Bertha was a 1938 graduate of Roann High School and attended Fort Wayne Business College. She first married Irvin …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Development & Marketing Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. Wabash — The Honeywell House’s 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,  July 31. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit …read more.

Rex Wayne Summers, 85, of Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. He was born July 10, 1929 in Wabash County, to Carl and Carrie Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Rex attended Somerset Schools. He worked 33 years for Wabash Magnetics retiring in 1995. He was a U,S. …read more.

Zelbert D. Sparks, 70, of Wabash, passed away at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at his home in Wabash. He was born to the late George Franklin and Mary (Brown) Sparks on Jan. 8, 1945 in Wabash. Zelbert married Patricia V. Garner on Dec. 2, 1968, she passed away on Oct. 19, 2001. He …read more.

Alice Jane Willard, 78, of Wabash, died at 9:28 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Syracuse, to Francis and Mary (Hirschman) Willard. Alice loved the color pink, being outside, and loved balloons. Alice’s code pink is now heaven. She is survived by her guardian: Nancy A. …read more.

Michael Dean Leazenby, Jr., 38, of Wabash, died Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Wabash . He was born April 16, 1977 in Wabash, to Donna (Thrush) Sparling. Mike was a 1996 graduate of North Vigo High School, in Terre Haute, Indiana, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from IUPUI. He was a veteran of …read more.

Ken Michael Wertenberger, 71, of Wabash, died at 4:38 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in San Pedro, Calif. to Jack Leon and Mary Jane (Fredrick) Wertenberger. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Ball State University in Muncie. He married Fayanne Givler …read more.

“I used to paint from life exclusively. I started painting in the early 90s,” says artist David Michael Slonim, whose work is currently on display at the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery. “I would paint what was in front of me, to the best of my ability.” “Little by little my work became more abstract,” Slonim …read more.

Contemporary Christian band “Big Daddy Weave” will perform at the Honeywell Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 on the Ford Theater stage. Big Daddy Weave’s opening act will be Christian singer/songwriter Cody Collier. Collier, an Indiana native, will perform “Sing Glory” and other songs from his new album Breaking Free. Corporate Sponsorship for this concert is …read more.

Legendary rock performer and Grammy-winner Peter Frampton will make his debut performance at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 on the Ford Theater stage. Corporate Sponsorship for this concert is provided by Market Street Grill. Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. Frampton is best known …read more.

Johnny Swafford, 59, Wabash, passed away at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on March 20, 1956, in Bluffton to the late Ernest Swafford and Nancy (Moser) Swafford, she survives in Disko, Indiana. Johnny was a self-employed sub-contractor, John’s Contracting in Wabash. He married Christina Owen on May 12, 1994, she survives. …read more.

Jacqueline Reed, 88, of rural Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at her home. She was born July 6, 1926 in Peru to Gordon Keith and Faye (Hahn) Constable. Jackie married Raymond C. Reed in Peru on March 4, 1943; he died June 6, 2015. She was a member of the Asbury …read more.

Whitesnake will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 on the Ford Theater stage. Legendary rock band Whitesnake was founded in 1978 by former Deep Purple lead singer David Coverdale. They found huge success with singles like “Here I Go Again,” “Still of the Night,” “Is This Love,” and “Fool for Your …read more.

Marlene Ann Shell, 70, of Wabash, died at 1:40 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Kuhar) Kompier. Marlene graduated from St. Johns High School in Barton, Ohio in 1963. She retired from GenCorp in Marion, Indiana. …read more.

Renowned, classically-trained musical group Time for Three will deliver the finale concert for the 2015 Charley Creek ArtsFest, which runs June 26–28 in Wabash. Time for Three will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28.

Judith Ann Mollett, 69, of Wabash, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at her home. She was born March 1, 1946 in Montour Falls, N.Y. to Paul and Beulah (Granger) Clawson. Judy was a graduate of Watkins Glen High School. She married Clarence Mollett in Wabash on Nov. 23, 1964. She worked at Dana …read more.

Indiana-based artist David Michael Slonim’s exhibit entitled “Field of Vision” will be on display at the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery, Wabash, from June 20 to July 26.  A reception is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11. corporate sponsorship for this exhibit is provided by Monica Radecki, Radecki Galleries, Inc. Over the past 25 years, David …read more.

James “Bugs” Wenrich 61, of Wabash passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015, in Cleveland, Ohio after a valiant battle against his own immune system. He was born April 9, 1954, in Chicago, Ill. to John and Nancy (Compton) Wenrich. Jim graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. He started his college career at the …read more.

Petero “Petey” Melzoni, III, 50, of Wabash, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Wabash City Park. He was born Dec. 11, 1964, in Wabash to Petero Jr. and Sandy (Foster) Melzoni. He was a 1983 graduate of Wabash High School, a four year letter winner for the …read more.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

Thomas J. Wanamaker, 62, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, June 9, 2015 at his home after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born Jan. 2, 1953 in Goshen to Richard and Rosella (Peters) Wanamaker. Survivors include a daughter: Michelle Wanamaker, Wabash; two sisters: Mary Lou Reyes; and Patty Wanamaker, both of Goshen; and two brothers: …read more.

Brenda Joyce Trisler, 66, of Wabash, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Wabash, to Walt and Ethel (Bowers) Lengel. Brenda married David Trisler in Wabash on July 23, 1966. She worked for Majestics in Huntington and retired from Wal-Mart in 2010. She enjoyed …read more.

Agnes Mae Little, 96, North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1918, to the late Wayne and Roxy (Davis) Little, in North Manchester. She was a secretary at Wetzel Insurance Agency for several years before moving to Sarasota, Fla., in 1970. She was then …read more.

Jo Van Copeland, 66, of Wabash, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to the late Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp on Nov. 3, 1948, in Wabash, Indiana. She was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. Jo married Terry E. …read more.

Evelyn Lorraine Patrick, 65, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Wabash, to William and Bonnie (Fitch) Wilfong. Evelyn was a 1968 graduate of South Whitley High School. She worked at Speedway and loved her customers, and formerly worked at Heckman Bindery, …read more.

James Ernest Music, 83, of Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born May 21, 1932 in Van Lear, Ky. to Alex and Mary (VanHoose) Music. Jim married Carrie Smith in Auxier, Ky., on Dec. 21, 1957. He retired from Creighton Brothers in Warsaw …read more.

Raymond C. Reed, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1923 in Fulton County, to Henry and Pearl (Brooks) Reed. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Linlawn High School. He married Jacqueline Constable in Peru, on March 4, 1943. Ray was a World …read more.

W. Jay Windsor, 64, of Wabash, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Wabash, to James and Wilma Mae (Schrader) Windsor. Jay was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School, and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech. He worked at Ford Meter Box …read more.

Lynnley Nicole Ann Eiler, daughter of Shaun M. and Valerie M. (Panzica) Eiler, of Wabash, was stillborn at 2:48 p.m. Friday May 29, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. She is survived by her parents: Shaun and Valerie Eiler; and her sister: Lakin Eiler, all of Wabash; grandparents: Mark and Teresa Eiler, Wabash; Jim Panzica; and …read more.

Mary L. Stevens, 96, Wabash, died at noon Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Wabash County, to Clarence and Faye (Holcom) Miller. Mary was a 1937 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1980. She enjoyed reading and loved …read more.

Monday, June 1 marks the beginning of the Fifth Annual “Free Movie Mondays” at the Eagles Theater. A total of nine different movies will be shown throughout the months of June and July taking place on Mondays with show times at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Why is it called “Free …read more.

A listing of events happening in and around Kosciusko County.

Lydia “Marcy” Marcella (Burns) Finnell, 77, of Wabash, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Truman and Bertha Leona (Miller) Burns on Nov. 30, 1937, in Darke County, Ohio. She attended nursing school at Earlham College in Richmond, then graduated from Manchester …read more.

105.9 The Bash, Sparkle 101.9, Wabash Plain Dealer and the Honeywell Center present the 2015 Plaza Music Series beginning June 4 through July 2, taking place outdoors on the plaza on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Corporate sponsorship for Plaza Music Series is provided by Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Ecowater Systems, Edward Jones …read more.

Jean H. (Bertucci) Miller, 81, of Beverly, Mass. and Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Beverly, to George and Margaret (McManus) Bertucci. Jean graduated from Beverly High in 1951 and graduated from North Shore Community College with …read more.

Charles Joseph “Chuck” Spencer, 68, of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Pierceton. He was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Wabash, to Wayne C. Sr. and Ruth (Ward) Spencer. Chuck was a 1964 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Joy G. Childress in Wabash on June …read more.

Gregory A. Walters, 61, of Wabash, died at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Wabash to Wallace C. Walters and Mary (Lewis) Slusher. Greg attended Northfield High School and Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. He worked for Martin Yale in Wabash, and also worked several …read more.

By JOHN BONITATI Kosciusko County Special Olympic athletes competed in the Area 5 Spring Games held at Wabash High School on Saturday, May 16. Becky Walls, director for Special Olympics Indiana Kosciusko County stated that although it was a cool and wet day for the event, athletes worked hard at the meet with some preparing for the …read more.

Levine Cooper, 80, of Wabash,went on to be with her Lord at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her home, under the care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Jas Creek, Ky., to Quillen and Elizabeth (Johnson) Newsome. Levine married Emery Cooper in Prestonsburg, Ky., …read more.

Kathryn A. “Kate” Roth, 90, of Merrillville, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Merrillville. She was born July 12, 1924 in Wabash, to James and Eva (Courter) Barrus. Kate married Richard S. ‘Dick” Roth in Wabash on Feb. 8, 1946; he died Aug.10, 2009. She …read more.

Eugene M. Wiese, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 3:11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. He was born to the late Alvin John and Elizabeth Claira (Berndt) Wiese on July 3, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. Eugene served his country in the United States Army. He married Catherine L. Wiese, she preceded him …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Gaynell Elliott, 61, Wabash, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

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. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw Central Park Hoosier Highway – 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 …read more.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ream, 96, of Wabash, died at 6:40 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 30, 1918, in Fort Wayne, to Menno and Mary (Myers) Roth. Betty was a Harlan High School graduate. She married John H. Ream in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 26, …read more.

Joyette Bragg, 83, North Manchester, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Joyette was born on May 16, 1932, in Logan County, W. Va., to Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin, both deceased. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to auctions, and going out to eat. She …read more.

Alma “Pat” Mahan, 91, a Wabash resident for most of her life, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor East of Wabash. She was born to the late Edward and Ethel (Keim) Wallace on Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset. She was a 1942 graduated from New Salem High …read more.

The blues is a curious thing. It’s structure is simple, primarily composed of five-note scales within simple chord progressions. Lyrically it’s not all that complex, though subject matter can span from the comedic to the heartbreaking. Also, it’s not terribly heavy, nor terribly soft. Yet it remains arguably one of the most influential, widely-loved musical …read more.

Max Eugene Niccum, 92, of Wabash, died at 9:42 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb.16, 1923, in Wabash to Truman and Jessie (Prickett) Niccum. Max married Marvelene Younglove in Wabash, on May 4, 1944; she died Jan. 17, 2004. He retired from Wa-Chester Farm …read more.

Steven R. Chinworth, 61, of Bloomington, died on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was born May 17, 1953, in Midland, Mich., to Herbert and Arlene (Wegener) Chinworth. He graduated from Ludington High School, Ludington, Mich., in 1971. Steve then attended Michigan State University and called many places his home, including: Ludington, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Boulder, …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. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw/Winona Lake The Village At Winona and Downtown Warsaw Fat …read more.

David Wayne Smith, 54, of rural Wabash, died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Wabash, to Jack T. and Darma R. (Jones) Smith. David owned Smith Welding Repair & Tractor Restoration for 30 years. He was a member of …read more.

Linda Sue Garber, 67, Huntington, went to live with Jesus at 11:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015, to be reunited with her siblings, Earl and Jerry Garber, Wanda Mae Trout, and Carrie Laverne Montel. She was born March 25, 1948, to Blaine F. and Effie (Amburg) Garber, both deceased, and worked at ARC Workshop Enterprises …read more.

Eli Victor Baker, 4 months, of Wabash, died at 1:26 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Wabash. He was born Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, to Kevin and Toni (Rodriquez) Baker. Eli loved being outside in the wind, being on the move, and car rides. He especially loved his mommy’s voice. He …read more.

Beverly “Kay” Murphy, 69, of Wabash, died at 11:35 a.m., Sunday, May 10, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Dec. 8, 1945, in Wabash County, to Vaughn and Helen (Parrott) Garner. Beverly was a 1963 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended the Fort Wayne Business College. She …read more.

Shirley Ann Marsh, 70, of Wabash, died at 5:45 a.m Saturday, May 9, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1944 in Lawrence County, Kentucky to Frank and Susie (Murphy) Blessing. Shirley attended Manchester College one year. She married Clifford Allen Marsh in Wabash on Feb. 27, 1965. She worked 38 years at Dukes Hospital in …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

Richard Edward “Ed” Knafel, 83, of Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. Ed was married to Betty Jo Kelham, and she survives. He was a Seabee in the US Navy. …read more.

In an age of declining attendance at outdoor drive-in theaters across the country, the 13-24 Drive In of Wabash boasted record-breaking attendance during their opening weekend.

The Charlie Daniels Band is slated to take the Ford Theatre stage at the Honeywell Center on May 22, and it promises to be quite a show. “Oh yes, we’re excited to play some music,” says Daniels.

Charley Creek Gardens will present its annual ”Plant Swap” from 1- 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

Performing for the first time at the Honeywell Center, the Celtic Tenors will take the Ford Theater stage on Saturday, May 16.

A. Eugene “Gene” Ahlfeld, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 4:59 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Roann, to Ernest W. and Helen A. (Leibo) Ahlfeld. Gene was a 1942 graduate of Roann High School. He married A. Lorraine Comer at St. John’s Lutheran Church …read more.

Tickets will be available today for the 2015 Charley Creek ArtsFest slated for June 26 through 28 in Wabash. This three-day festival that celebrates the arts takes place at multiple venues throughout Wabash. Now in its eighth year of bringing first-class artists and performers to the area for a weekend of hands-on art workshops, live …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Gregory D. Starnes passed away at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 31, 1957 to James A. Starnes and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes in Illinois. Gregory married to Maria E. Perdue on March 3, 2006, she survives. He was employed at Bulldog Battery in Wabash. Along with his wife: …read more.

Wendell R. Bell, 79, of Wabash, died at 6:45 am, Tuesday, April 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in Kentucky to Bryan and Hattie (Bell) Bell. Wendell was a member of the Jalapa Road Free Will Baptist Church. He worked and retired from Conrail Railroad. He enjoyed trains …read more.

John Warren Snellenberger, 92, of Avon Park, Fla., died at 2:22 am, Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born June 22, 1922, in Muscatine, Iowa to Charles and Verna Margaret (Carlin) Snellenberger. John was a US Navy veteran during World War II. He married Ila Dilley in Martinsville on November 18, 1939; she …read more.

“Everybody has this romantic, nostalgic memory of going to the drive-in with their friends and family,” says 13-24 Drive-In owner, Parker Beauchamp. “I was afraid the little guys were going to miss that opportunity. It’s a good bonding experience with friends and family.” In an age where you can get almost any movie ever made …read more.

Christopher Lee Johnson, 48, of Wabash, died at his home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20. He was born on June 30, 1966 in Wabash, to the late Gillen Ding Johnson Jr. and Virginia Gayle (Jacobs) Johnson. Chris graduated in 1984 from Northfield High School, he also attended Vocational School. He was a farmer most …read more.

Rebecca K. “Becky” Davenport, 73, of Wabash, died at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was bron on Jan. 29, 1942, to Charles and Evelyn (Draper) Harrison. Becky attended Wabash High School. She married Michael Davenport at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash on Jan. 13, 1967. She worked at United Technologies …read more.

Mark Allen Rickner, 46, of Wabash, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25. He was born Oct. 31, 1968, in Fort Wayne to John and Ruth (Payne) Rickner. Mark was a 1987 graduate of Chapel Heights Academy in Marion, received two Associate degrees and was working on his Bachelor degree at Ivy Tech and Indiana …read more.

Ruth Helen Oswalt, 99, of Wabash, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 7:25 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 30, 1915, in Wabash, to Alfred W. and Fairy Eugenia Warner. Ruth was a 1933 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Robert E. Oswalt at Bachelor …read more.

Thomas E. Ross Jr., 87, of Wabash, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born to the late Thomas E. Ross Sr. and Louise (Hardin) Ross on May 6, 1927, in Cairo, Ill. Tom served his country in the United States Merchant Marines, then in …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly will give a legislative update at the monthly Citizens Committed to the Constitution meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, located at 2147 N. SR 15, Wabash. Also invited is Rep. Dave Wolkins. Many are concerned with what happened with the recent Right to Religious …read more.

The Honeywell Center will present “Chuggington Live: The Great Rescue Adventure” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 in the Ford Theater. This show is based on the popular TV series and gives young fans and their families the opportunity to experience the adventures of the Chuggington trainees, Wilson, Brewster and Koko. In Chuggington Live! The Great …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.

When Michael Palascak was a kid, his dad would start dinner by asking for a joke. “I would get a joke book and read jokes until he regretted asking,” he says. Palascak parlayed that affinity for joke telling into a full-blown comedy career. He’ll be bringing his act to Wabash on Thursday, April 23 as …read more.

Muirel E. “Mert” Tyson, 78, Wabash, passed away at 4:06 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Parkview Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Urbana to the late Jacob L. Bower and Marion J. (Gaston) Bower. She was a 1954 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Charles E. Tyson on …read more.

Brent Dwaine Mendenhall, 55, Whitestown, formerly of Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2015, at Arrow Container Corporation in Indianapolis. He was born March 1, 1960, in Wabash, Indiana to Robert and Martha (Brown) Mendenhall. Brent was a 1978 graduate of Manchester High School. He married Carol Price in Wabash, Indiana on March …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Susan Marie Shaw, 93, formerly of Wabash, died at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, in Columbia City. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Wabash County, to Glen and Dolly (Smith) Palmer. Susan was a 1940 graduate of LaFontaine High School. She married Robert H. Shaw in South Bend, …read more.

Cliff Earl Sears, 86, Silver Lake, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Bedford, to Earl and Mary (Jerils) Sears. Sears married Annice Pauline Black on Dec. 14, 1951, in Solsberry. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2008. On June …read more.