Allen Streby, 77, of North Webster passed away at 8:48 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, South SR 19, south of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Roger L. Busz, 63, West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Busz lost control of his vehicle on wet pavement, went off the road and down into a ditch and …read more.

Kathryn L. “Katy” Bowser, 27, of North Webster passed away at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 22, 1988, in Goshen to Terry L. and Eva Jo (McKnight) Bowser.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9 a.m. Friday, March 11, 300 block of South Clay Street, Claypool. Suzzanne Renee Bloom reported a fraud on her bank account. 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2400 block of West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw. Louis J. Milos reported an invasion of privacy. 8:28 …read more.

Koscisuko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Raquel Alcala, Warsaw, $2,231.55 Rodger L. Berry, Warsaw, $1,116.50 Amber Davis, Warsaw, $2,552.09 Allison Foster, Claypool, $1,058.52 Johnna K. Rainwater, Warsaw, $5,958.91 Blackford …read more.

Kathryn L. ‘Katy’ Bowser, North Webster, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:16 a.m. Friday, March 4, East CR 500N, west of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Jennifer J. Miller, 31, North Maple Way, Leesburg. Miller lost control of her vehicle while attempting to stop for a school bus on a snow/ice covered road, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get a sneak preview of spring fashions at the Big Deal Reveal Fashion Show sponsored by the library at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall where Gypsy Jacks Fashions will …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:46 p.m. Friday, March 4, North SR 13 and North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Jordan T. Elliott, 20, EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse, and Jillinda Corson, 45, East Promontory Point Drive, Syracuse. Elliott’s vehicle struck the back of the Corson vehicle. Damage up …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Although Lakeland Regional Sewer District has seen great progress with the sewer system going in around the Barbee Lakes chain, progress has been slower in helping the public and getting some customers on board. Last month, the board worked with Jennifer Ransbottom of JPR to create a plan for delinquent customers who …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster EMS, North Webster Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is responding to a vehicle vs pole accident at 7330 E. CR 500N. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw by North Webster EMS. The impact of the vehicle striking the utility pole cause …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met Thursday evening, March 3, at the North Webster Community Center to hear updates and discuss progress on the large sewer project covering the Barbee chain of lakes in North Webster and Leesburg. Casey Erwin, DLZ project engineer, noted the entire project has reached about 43 percent completion with …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

Stephen W. Rusnak, 91, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family. Steve proudly served in the U.S.Army Air Corp from 1942-1946 in England, Germany and France. He started his career with General Motors in Cleveland, Ohio, and retired after 30 plus years as a supervisor in machine …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, SR 13, south of East CR 300N, North Webster. Driver: Ruth A. Weikart, 41, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Weikart complained of pain to the neck and shoulders but refused medical treatment. Weikart’s vehicle began sliding and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get your kicks on Route 66 as Jay and Brenda Rigdon present a PowerPoint presentation of their trip driving the length of this historic highway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the original highways …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, East Defreese Road, south of EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Michael J. Shenefield, 50, North SR 13, Syracuse. A tree fell onto Shenefield’s vehicle while he was driving on DeFreese Road. Damage up to $5,000. 9:29 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 700 block of East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster. North Webster Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance at the residence of Amanda S. Stivers. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, East Backwater Road and South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Drivers: John M. Miretti, 33, East Backwater Road, North Webster and Robert M. Likens, 80, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Mirretti backed his vehicle into Likens’ vehicle. Damages up …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health Systems v. Lisa Alderfer, Mentone, $923.17 Linda M. Demerly, Warsaw, $7,545.47 Melissa Kroll, Warsaw, $1,168.23 Tricia L. Marino, Claypool, $4,380.90 Angel M. McGlennen, Silver Lake, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, East CR 350N west of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Jose A. Galarza, 55, East Back Forty Circle, Warsaw. Galarza’s vehicle slid into a utility pole. Damage up to $1,000. 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, West CR 100S …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:54 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, North CR 700E, north of North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Shane A. Wright, 29, Deerfield Path, Warsaw. Wright’s vehicle went off the roadway and continued out into the field before becoming stuck. Wright was cited for speeding …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at a second location for Jerky Shop located at 114 North Main St., North Webster.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have a departed loved one or know of an interesting person interred in the North Webster Cemetery? Memorialize that person by entering the North Webster Cemetery Walk Essay Contest. Write a short essay about that person, giving a brief history …read more.

UPDATE: Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of Dustin Reaker, 29, Bremen, from the Leesburg Quarry Sunday around 7 p.m. The investigation revealed that Dustin Reaker and Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., possibly went ice fishing Friday night and never returned. Stattler is still missing. Indiana Conservation officers will resume the search today.   LEESBURG …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:33 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, East CR 450N and North CR 175E, Warsaw. Drivers: Tabitha P. Tucker, 19, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Cameran M. Carver, 24, West Walnut Street, Claypool. Tucker complained of pain to the back but refused medical treatment. Tucker …read more.

Mikel Neer, age 56, of Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in North Webster. He was born to Richard D. and Phyllis Jean (Grubbs) Neer in Columbia City, on Aug. 21, 1959. Mikel was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He is survived by brothers Giles (spouse Jennifer) Neer of Akron; …read more.

Mike Neer, 56, North Webster, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,072.45 Coy Fugate, Pierceton, $3,501.15 James A. Glant, Claypool, $2,023.42 Laurie K. Head, Warsaw, $3,145.79 Carl Miller v. Alexandria …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Warsaw, to William J. and Nora (Slaubaugh) Graber. He grew up in Marshall County, graduated in 1964 from Triton High School in Bourbon, and was …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A failed attempt to break into an ATM machine has landed a North Webster resident in the Kosciusko County Jail. David Allen Baker was booked under the address of 221 S. Brook St., Mishawaka, at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. His age was listed as unknown. According to court documents filed Wednesday, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Since Wawasee school students get a day off school on Monday, Feb. 22, let them celebrate with Family Bingo at 1 p.m. that day. Always a popular event, Family Bingo is fun for all ages with lots of chances to win. Everyone …read more.

Allen R. Graber, 69, North Webster, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, West SR 14, west of South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jamie L. Adams, 29, South CR 850W, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, South CR 700E, south of East CR 800S, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, East CR 450N, west of North CR 475E, North Webster. Drivers: Shelby L. Swartz, 19, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Marcella S. Phillips, 72, Fir Road, Tippecanoe. Swartz’s vehicle struck the back of the Phillips vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Betty J. Lewallen, 86, North Webster, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at her home. She was born June 13, 1929, in Warsaw to Delbert & Glea (Rider) East. She grew up in the Warsaw/Mentone area and graduated in 1947 from Mentone High School. She was married April 26, 1947, in Warsaw …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, North SR 13 south of Channel Drive, North Webster. Drivers: Michael A. Noel, 62, South CR 825W, Kimmell, and Tommy L. Holbrook, 52, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. While making a lefthand turn, Noel became distracted and his …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The following events are taking place at North Webster Public Library: School Age Preschoolers are having “Fun with Food” during the winter session of preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning through April 6. The children learn …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Shane K. Austrup, Ligonier, $1,001 Nicole J. Ingle, South Bend, $394 Valinda K. Jones, Claypool, $1,721 Yassani M. Medina-Rico, Elkhart, $621.02 Michael J. St. Germain, Elkhart, $1,121 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster is inviting the public to “Take Your Sweetheart To Breakfast.”The breakfast will be held form 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the North Webster Community Center, North Main Street. The event will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs. The cost is $5 per …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Emergency personnel responded at approximately 5 p.m. to a report of a shed fire at 111 EMS W 26 Lane, North Webster. Emergency personnel are reportedly still at the scene at this time.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams conducts regular stream sampling on county streams which feed into several local lakes in Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster and Syracuse even throughout the winter months. Stream sampling is a way to gauge …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For a sixth consecutive year, K21 Health Foundation is once again a sponsor for the 2016 Camp John Warvel, which offers traditional camp activities as well as constant medical assistance for children living with diabetes. Children ages 7 to 16 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are eligible to attend. Teens …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, East CR 1400N and North CR 750E, Syracuse. Driver: Jill E. Garber, 37, East CR 1250N, Syracuse. A deer ran into the side of Garber’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 11:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, South Kinsey Road …read more.

Mary Jane Rico WARSAW — Mary J. Rico, 50, 7534 N. SR 13, North Webster, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, after she plead guilty to welfare fraud. She will spend the first year of her sentence on probation, followed by 1 1/2 years in jail. Her jail time will begin Feb. 9, 2017. Rico has …read more.

Ron Weaver, 66, Kimmel, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 20, 1949 in LaGrange County to Harry & Clara (Berkey) Weaver. On April 7, 1996, he married Kim Lowe who survives. He retired after 28 years as a metal fabricator …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Due to ice conditions, snowmobiles will be on display until 4 p.m. today, Feb. 6., in the gym of the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR13), rather than out on the lake participating in races this year.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Under the Big Top” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday March 5. The library will be transformed into a 1952 Circus with a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a character to play …read more.

Kosciusko County New Filings Kosciusko County Judgements Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding v. Warren Adams, Silver Lake, $973.58 Nicholas Clabaugh, Mentone, $711.43 Debra S. Ashby Hill, Milford, $738.85 Lucina Spencer Starbuck, Warsaw, $1,149.52 Canterbury House Apartments v. Holly Bowling, …read more.

WARSAW — It was 3:30 in the morning on June 25, 2013, when production crews began to move into Lance’s NewMarket in North Webster. Lighting, sound, and film equipment took over aisles 1 and 12 and a handful of local “extras” arrived to set the background for two scenes of the independent film, “My Elusive …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Camp John Warvel offers traditional camp activities as well as constant medical assistance for children living with diabetes. It is for children ages 7-15 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Older teens with previous diabetes camp experience may participate as counselors-in-training. This year’s camp will run from June 5-11. Registration is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Monday afternoon, Feb. 1, half a dozen members of North Webster Church of God and DJ Construction nudged their golden shovels into the damp soil during a groundbreaking ceremony on the south end of the sprawling church complex. The original church, built in the 1950s, will be demolished Feb. 9 to make …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Church of God (NWCOG) and DJ Construction will reveal plans sure to delight adults and children alike during a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 1. The ceremony will be held at the NWCOG, and will unveil details of a 15,930-square-foot addition to the church starting Feb. 3. This is the first …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lions Club will host its fifth annual Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Guests are able to dine in for an all-you-can-eat meal or order a carryout dinner. Tickets will be $9 for advance sales; $10 at the door; $6 for children; …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library We start off this week with Lose It @ The Library at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Come in and get your weight registered by one of the program’s qualified nurses, and we will help keep you accountable with your New Year’s resolution. The Beginning …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Charity M. and Jeremy Brock, Warsaw, $1,424.91 Ashly D. Johnson, Warsaw, $1,776.91 Daniel P. Vandiver II, Syracuse, $3,509.24 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Bill Comer, Cromwell, $210 Village Mobile Home Park …read more.

William A. “Bill” Clay, 73, of Huntington, formerly of Warsaw and North Webster, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at his home. Bill was born on Oct. 9, 1942, in Warsaw, the son of Cloice and Cleo (Parker) Clay. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961 and married Paula G. Hardin on …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Last August over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the eighth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, The Watershed Foundation and Warsaw Community …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Lisa Amburgy, Warsaw, $1,883 Denver L. Craft Jr., Claypool, $1,334.47 Scott J. Grant, Etna Green, $1,337.25 Jesse H. Hermosillo, Warsaw, $2,076.50 Sharla R. Music, Warsaw, $1,059.95 Kristina M. Schaefer, Mentone, $2,521.95 Staci …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Kimberly B. Feasby, 25, East Market Street, Warsaw. Feasby was attempting to avoid a sliding vehicle in front of her, went off the road and hit a sign. Damage …read more.

Howard E. Roth, 89, Mission, Texas, formerly of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1926, in LaGrange County to Daniel W. and Susie (Miller) Roth. On March 22, 1968, he married Carol (Stiver) Mills. She died Jan. 28, 1996. He later married Mary Ann (Gresser) Manuel in Mission, Texas, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Cares is sponsoring an important community training called safeTALK from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the North Webster Community Center. SafeTALK training is provided by the Indiana chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. SafeTALK alert helpers …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 100 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Oscar P. Flores reported an accident where the other party left the scene. 6:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1200 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Duwayne A. Pearson reported the theft of a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lions Club will host its fifth annual all-you-can-eat Dan’s Fish and Tenderloin Fry from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the old community building, North Webster. Adult tickets are $9 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets for kids age 6-12 are $6, while kids age 5 and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — No matter how old we are, we still enjoy coloring. Join us at the North Webster Community Public Library for a time of adult coloring at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Release your inner artist and immerse yourself in a simpler, carefree …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:23 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, East CR 500N, east of EMS T7 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Hunter W. Osborne, 20, Timber Trail, Goshen. Osburne swerved to miss an animal, going off the roadway and hitting a utility pole and telephone junction box. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, East Pioneer Way, east of North Hoss Hill Road, North Webster. Driver: Daniel R. Neff, 60, South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Neff, operating a Wawasee School Corporation bus, was preparing to make a wide turn into the curve …read more.

LEESBURG — The Dog House training, boarding and grooming facility is hosting its first, fully sanctioned Barn Hunt trial starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16-17, 4640 N. SR 13, Leeburg, just south of North Webster. Barn Hunt is a fun, competitive event for dog owners where their pets sniff out rats in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:24 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, East CR 500N, east of North CR 675E, North Webster. Driver: Jeremy W. Garner, 41, EMS T26G Lane, Leesburg. Garner’s vehicle struck a deer, causing him to lose control of his vehicle, going off the roadway into a …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgements Kosciusko County Filing Reports Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Superior Excavating v. Dave Baker, Syracuse, $2,002.82 Arrow Financial Services v. Carissa Coverstone, Leesburg, $2,421.13 Martin Financial v. Melanie M. Davis Click, Cromwell, $3,297.90 Domingo Brito v. Rosario Deleon, …read more.

Paul E. Partlow, 76, Goshen, died peacefully late Monday night, Jan. 11, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born on Nov. 28, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio to James and Irene (Clemens) Partlow. He was the fifth child out of 14. On Aug. 21, 1965, he married Carolyn Rudkin. She …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:19 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, North Enchanted Forest Lane and East Street of Dreams, Cromwell. Drivers: Michael J. Moore, 31, East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell, and Chester L. Los, 55, East CR 900N, Syracuse. Moore’s vehicle slid into the path of Los and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Know someone who has contributed greatly to North Webster? Have a favorite businesses or non-profit organization? Nominate them for awards to be given out at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce dinner Monday, March 7.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library invites you to chase the winter blues away at our January Bash at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. It will be a free evening of comedy entertainment and refreshments along with a re-cap of the library’s past year and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – A new Romp & Roll session will take place at the North Webster Community Center beginning on Friday, Jan. 22.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Packerton Road, north of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Keith H. Immel 73, South Packerton Road, Claypool. Immel lost control of his vehicle on the snow and icy road. The vehicle went off east side of the road landing …read more.

ANKENY, IOWA — Ankeny police said Thursday their new K-9 named Bosco made a big discovery on his first case.

NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”

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: Snow and Sauerteig v. Rachel A. Adams, Pierceton, $6,121 Cheri R. Baugher, Warsaw, $1,352.63 Jonathon M. Boyd, Pierceton, $3,239.37 Angela D. Cox, Warsaw, $864.41 Matthew Dausman, Leesburg, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unpaid fines for overdue library materials? Next week is your chance to redeem those fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry at the same time. Jan. 11-16 is Food for Fines week for the North Webster Community …read more.

Nina L. Jacobs, 85, of North Webster, passed away at 1:27 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 29, 1930 in Alexandria, to Ferrbee and Ollie M. (Hollingsworth) Cunningham. She graduated in 1948 from Alexandria High School in Alexandria, and attended Ball State University in Muncie. On April 7, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:17 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, East Market Street, west of North Washington Street, Pierceton. Driver: Jeremiah J. Young, 37, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Young lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions, crossing the center line and hitting a parked …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Gerold R (Gary) Baker died Dec.31, 2015, in Mississippi. Gary was born on Feb. 11, 1925 in his family’s home in North Webster, where he spent the majority of his life. Baker was a farmer by profession and ran Baker’s Dairy. He also worked in the mobile home industry for several years …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:56 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, East CR 250N west of North Boeing Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Ethan M. House, 17, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Harold R. Smith, 71, South SR 5, Pierceton. House’s vehicle rear-ended Smith’s. A passenger in Smith’s vehicle, Linda L. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, US 30 and East Van Ness Road, Pireceton. Driver: Penni J. Harris, 40, East Lake Shore Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:43 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:22 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, East CR 500N, east of North Sullivan Road, North Webster. Driver: Clayton N. Rieder, 27, South Main Street, North Webster. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:33 …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 400 block of North Tk Way, North Webster. Jean M. Zumbrun reported a damaged fence.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:58 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 3200 block of West Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake. Nathan Lee Gilliam reported a hit-and-run/intimidation with a deadly weapon. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:56 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 400 block of East …read more.

John Arthur Lougheed, 81, North Webster, and formerly of Williams County, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 26, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born June 21, 1934, in Montpelier, Ohio, to Lester A. and Mary Isabelle (Fischer) Lougheed. He married JoAnn (Psurny) Long on October 2, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nv. and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, East US 30 and South SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Nicholas S. Lindberg, 24, East Ladino Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Curtis E. Campbell, 67, South First Street, Pierceton, and Angela M. Carr, 38, Nickolas Drive, Lebanon, Tenn. The light …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Department investigated the following accidents: 6:51 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, East CR 400S, west of South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brant K. Campbell, 21, South Maple Street, Pierceton. Campbell fell asleep while driving. His vehicle went off the road, went through a yard, back onto the roadway, going …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The busy holiday season may be winding down, but the North Webster Community Public Library is gearing up for an active January. Registration has begun for another Coffee, Cookies and Canvas Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 p. m. …read more.

Nina L. Jacobs, 85, of North Webster, passed away at 1:27 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born on April 29, 1930 in Alexandria, to Ferrbee and Ollie M. (Hollingsworth) Cunningham. She graduated in 1948 from Alexandria High School in Alexandria, and attended Ball State University in Muncie. On April 7, …read more.

Kendall Cole Mast, 55, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born April 26, 1960, in Goshen to Leon L. and Ruthie (Cole) Mast. He is survived by his wife: Sabina Mast of Goshen; a son: Branden Mast of Waterloo, Iowa and a brother: Randy (Vicki) Mast …read more.

Nina L. Jacobs, 85, of North Webster, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 6923 E. CR 500N, North Webster. Driver; Paul D. Mendoza, 17, EMS B33A Lane, Warsaw. Hit parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, North Detroit Street and West CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Timothy J. …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering an open day for the community on Saturday, Jan. 9, to come in and find out more about membership and what it means to be involved with the Y. This open house will be …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, North CR 1000E, south of East CR 1350N, Syracuse. Driver: Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. Injured: Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, injuries believed to be to the abdoman, pelvis …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:03 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, North Syracuse-Webster Road and North SR 13, North Webster. Drivers: Martin W. Newcomb, 66, North Koher Road, Syracuse, and Garry J. Tom, 37, East CR 800N, Syracuse. As Tom was turning left, Newcomb’s vehicle struck his. Damage …read more.

WARSAW — A patron at Lucky’s Tavern, North Webster on the evening of Oct. 19, who made threats against the manager, has been arrested on a charge of intimidation, a level 6 felony. Ryan M. Austin, 38, 26 EMS B39W Lane, Leesburg, was arrested Sunday evening by Warsaw Police on an Oct. 30 warrant. Austin …read more.