By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library NORTH WEBSTER — When the novelty of their new Christmas toys wears off and boredom settles in, you may be looking for ways to keep the kids occupied over Christmas break. The North Webster Library has lots of youth activities planned next week to keep the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:49 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, North First Street and East US 30, Pierceton. Drivers: Cody B. Honeycutt, 24, Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, and Valerie J. Pruitt, 60, West Market Street, Pierceton. Honeycutt’s vehicle struck the back of the Pruitt vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: John Cape v. Sandra Atkins-Prater, Warsaw, $1,548 Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. Christopher Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,601 Michael Housel, Warsaw, $1,875.46 William P. Maloney, Warren, $490.07 Margaret and William Mann, Warsaw, $872.85 Justin R. Wadkins, Claypool, $1,251.54 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Concern spread through the North Webster area Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, when both the Circle K and Citgo gas stations were closed. Potential customers saw covers over gas pumps. A check with sources in North Webster found there is no cause for alarm. The Citgo station, near the south edge of town, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:56 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, North Webster. Driver: Erica M. Reed, 28, East CR 1200S, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Although the North Webster Community Public Library will be closed Dec. 24-27 for the Christmas holiday, there is still plenty going on next week. The Christmas week starts off with Writer’s Corner at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, when the group shares …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:43 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 3100 block East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drew A. Rosenberry reported his mailbox damaged. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:13 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 600 block West Crystal Flash Road and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 100 block EMS T48B Lane, Syracuse, Police were notified that a vehicle owned by Norma L. Eisaman had been struck. 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 300 block North CR 700W, Warsaw. Darren J. Whitehorse reported the theft of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster closed a low interest loan in the amount of $3.5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will finance the necessary expansion of the town’s wastewater treatment facilities.

NORTH WEBSTER — Satori Boutique located in North Webster is currently preparing for the holiday season with a holiday open house event. From 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, the community is invited to join staff at the Boutique for holiday cocktails, appetizers and deserts.

Marjorie Roberta Bushong, 90, left Parkview Noble Hospital to be with Jesus Dec. 5, 2015. She was born on January 18, 1925 to Leroy M. and Mable I. (Bause) Hontz on the family farm near Cromwell, IN. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944 she married Emerson Bushong at the family farm. Upon Emerson’s return from …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The district voted with a five to one yes to put a plan in place for property owners to be added to the project who may have refused to join before, purchased new property within the district, or one of several other possible reasons. Treasurer Mike DeWald was the only board member to vote no.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1600 E. 200N, Warsaw. Moises Tlahuetl Inc., reported a lost or stolen license plate. 10:13 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 5100 block North CR 925E, North Webster. Timothy R. Barry reported the theft of medication and wallet from his …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service, Northern Indiana, issued a hazardous weather outlook at 4:05 p.m. today, Dec. 2. Kosciusko, Noble, Marshall, Fulton, and Whitley counties are included in that outlook. NWS reports scattered snow showers are expected into the early evening with little to no accumulation. Roads should remain mainly wet, but slick …read more.

Deborah Jolene “Deb” Brown, 61, North Webster, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 15, 1954, in Tyler, Texas, to Joseph M. and Bettye J. (Gilbreath) Minniear. She graduated in 1972 from Southern Wells High School in Poneto, and attended …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Make Christmas special to a child in Kosciusko County this year through the donation of a new toy. The annual Kosciusko County Toys for Tots drive is underway throughout the county and area businesses are set up to accept donations of new toys to be distributed throughout the county. The toy campaign …read more.

Deborah J. ‘Deb’ Brown, 61, North Webster, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2:41 p.m. Syracuse-Webster Road, north of CR 1050N, North Webster. Drivers: Harold J. Hymer, 56, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Ronald D. Krill, 41, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Krill reported his 2005 Ford Mustang was struck by Hymer’s …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A 27-year-old North Webster man was extricated from his vehicle after a one-vehicle accident this morning on SR 13, at CR 850N, north of North Webster. The accident was at 8:31 a.m.

Douglas “Doug” Merrill, 56, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Main on Main Improv Comedy Troupe wants you to take time to slow down and have a laugh. The North Webster Community Public Library proudly presents Main on Main performing live at the North Webster Community Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Main on Main …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, East CR 100N, west of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin A. Slone, 28, East CR 150N, Pierceton. Slone’s vehicle went of the roadway hitting a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000. 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, South …read more.

Anna Rose Randall, 80, of North Webster, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born May 25, 1935 Noblesville, to Walter C. & Ida Jane (Hicks) Randall. She graduated in 1954 from Carmel High School in Carmel, and received her Associate’s Degree from Kellogg Community …read more.

In case you didn’t get a chance to plan for Thanksgiving, or you had a kitchen catastrophe, here are a few local places you can gobble up some traditional Thanksgiving cuisine to celebrate: Syracuse Syracuse Eagles will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Eagles, Aerie 3760, 12889 Kern Road. Public welcome. Donations appreciated. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Earlier this week, InkFreeNews posed a question to our readers: What does Thanksgiving mean to you? You took to our website and Facebook page to share your opinions, and although the poll options couldn’t be all-inclusive, you responded with enthusiasm.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, SR 13, south of CR 150N, North Webster. Driver: Scott F. Wise, 54, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500.

NORTH WEBSTER — Santa Claus arrived in North Webster and brought the North Pole snow with him Saturday, Nov. 21. First he visited with area kids and they were able to take home a free photo of themselves with him. Each child received a gift from Santa also.

WARSAW — A North Webster woman who was picked up by police on one warrant, was booked on three new charges early today, Nov. 23.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents:   2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, West Levi Lee Road, west of Edgewood Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Vanessa G. Brito, 18, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000 6:26 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, North SR 15, south of West …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Janette Stackhouse and Paula Markley have been recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library. The recognitions were announced by Library Director Helen Leinbach. Stackhouse joined the library staff in October 2010 after a 25-year career as …read more.

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: Eastgate Apartments v. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Being placed between a metaphorical rock and a hard place, with historically low interest rates hanging in the balance, North Webster Town Council members opted to tentatively approve bids for its sewer project Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Nancy L. (Vanator) Howell, 60, North Webster, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, North Old SR 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver; Steven M. Shepherd, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, West Shilling Road, west of South CR 600W, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little pilgrims and Indians will descend upon the library for the preschool story time’s annual Thanksgiving Feast at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Children who are registered and have participated in the fall session of preschool story time are invited to sign up to bring their favorite finger food to share and join us for a Thanksgiving celebration. The feast also marks the end of preschool story time until the winter session which begins in February.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, EMS T13D Lane, east of EMS T13 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Ronald G. Wood, 61, West Broadway Street, Alexandria. Wood was eastbound when a basketball goal stand fell into the roadway from the wind. He was unable to …read more.

Barry K. Bradshaw, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 23, 1950, in Windsor, Canada to Douglas Edwin & Martha (Mus) Bradshaw. He graduated from high school in California and moved to the Kosciusko County area in 1970 from California. He retired from R.R. …read more.

Kosciusko 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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A number of celebrations are being planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the county’s veterans. Here are programs known at this time: Akron 1:30 p.m. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Jean Hoover, United States Marine Corps veteran is the guest speaker, with …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator NORTH WEBSTER — The second program of the North Webster Community Public Library’s two part Military Series will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Come and hear the personal account of Marine Veteran John Gabbard who served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program is free and open …read more.

William F. “Bill” Charlton, 81, of North Webster, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at his home. He was born on July 3, 1934, in Millersburg, to Gerald W. and Agatha Mae (Orn) Charlton. He graduated in 1952 from Milford High School, attended International Business College in Fort Wayne and was a …read more.

William F. “Bill” Charlton, 81, North Webster, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

NORTH WEBSTER — For each question thrown at the board, members attempted to provide explanation or answers, but were consistently interrupted. Bob Sanders recommended closing the meeting as public comments turned to attacking personal characteristics about the board members, such as posture or affluence.

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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: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” is a helpful and encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 14, at North Webster United Methodist Church. It is a free seminar, but child care is not available. Use the church’s main entrance.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 12, 1949, in Warsaw, to Sherman H. “Howard” and Gertrude M. “Gertie” (Snell) Kiser. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1967 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, North CR 400E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Deborah L. Scharf, 60, East CR 400N, Warsaw. Scharf complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot but refused EMS. Hit Deer. Damage up to $10,000. 6:52 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Lynn Stalter, 63, formerly of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. She was born on Dec. 5, 1051, in Warsaw, to Gaylord and Mary (Hayes) Stalter. She owned and operated the Flower Shop in North Webster. Lynn is survived by her two brothers: Richard (Cheryl) Stalter; and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library salutes our nation’s military veterans with the first of two programs at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in a two-part Military Program Series. Local veteran Jim Smith will present his story as an Army Reservist activated to serve …read more.

Sandra S. “Sandy” Adams, 66, of North Webster, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, U.S. Highway 30 near Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Janet Berrier, 57, Veterans Driver, Ekhart, and Toria L. Schneider, 20, North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Schneider stopped her vehicle for a passing patrol officer when Berrier’s vehicle collided with her vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 8500 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Crag S. Coffin reported a fraud. 2:46 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 6500 block North CR 650W, Etna Green. Deatsmans Farms reported a theft of copper wire from irrigation systems. 9:51 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, East CR 500N, east of North Sullivan Road, North Webster. Driver: Kellie J. King, 55, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Deer hit King’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, North SR 15 and West CR 1350N, Milford. Drivers: Justin A. Ciriello, 19, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, and James F. Martin, 35, South CR 550E, Pierceton. Ciriello pulled out and Martin’s oncoming vehicle collided with his. A passenger …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: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

You don’t have to look very far to find new construction projects in the lakes area. Several local companies are in various stages of major expansion undertakings.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, East CR 450N, west of EMS B30W Lane, North Webster. Driver: Paul T. Slagle, 28, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 7:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 East Pierceton Road, west of East Washington …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:14 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, West US 30 and North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Chelsea F. Circle 25, US 31, Plymouth, and Juan J. Olivia Salas, 35, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Circle’s vehicle rear-ended Salas’s vehicle. Circle had injuries to her face. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Friday, Nov. 6, is the end of the first trimester for Wawasee School District students and that means no school that day. Keep the kids entertained by bringing them to the library at 1 p.m. to play a rousing round of family bingo.

NORTH WEBSTER — Around 10 a.m. Saturday Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a person that had been shot while hunting.

James E. Holzinger, 87, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Mr. Holzinger was born July 28, 1928, in Huntington, to Francis and Bertha (Hummer) Holzinger. His parents preceded him in death. He married Norma J. Young in 1953. Norma passed away May 21, 2015. Jim was a 1946 graduate of Huntington …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, East US 30 west of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Andrew W. Ley, 32, North CR 100E, Roanoke. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, South Packerton Road north of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: …read more.

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: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lioness Club is accepting vendors for its Christmas bazaar, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in North Webster. Those interested can call Kassie Klinefelter at (574) 527-3710 for vendor information.

NORTH WEBSTER — Get a jump on the Christmas shopping season and come to the Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library Book Sale next week Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29, 30, and 31. The sale takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

By MARK SKIBOWSKI Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Lakes Realtors NORTH WEBSTER — RE/MAX Lakes announced Friday, Oct. 16, that realtor Camerin Burnworth has joined the growing real estate franchise as a member of the Mark Skibowski team. Burnworth is a lifelong resident of Warsaw and the lakes community. She earned her bachelor of science degree in business from the Kelley School …read more.

WARSAW — A two-day jury trial was vacated by the courts on Tuesday and replaced with a plea hearing Wednesday morning for Zachary Springer, 27, 6298 W. 850S. Claypool.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon R. Andrews, Warsaw, $2,509.36 Anna Packer, North Webster, $1,159.20 Cassandra Wagoner, Warsaw, $5,086.25 The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 Statewide …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Wawasee Community Schools, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and North Webster Police have continued to follow the story of Deklan Hawthorne, a 6-year-old boy whose father reported his son was assaulted on an unsupervised school bus.

NORTH WEBSTER — Friends of NRA is holding their North Webster Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 301 N. man St., North Webster. The event will host a live auction and will feature raffle prizes. Three firearms will be raffled, and the first winner gets choice of firearm.

WARSAW — Firefighters are still at the scene of a house fire at 863 Barrington Hills, in Barrington Place, Warsaw. The first firefighters at the scene reported a fully engulfed house fire. The initial call was received at approximately 2:50 a.m. today, Oct. 13. Plain Township Fire Department requested a full assist from Warsaw and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department will be holding an Open House on Halloween during trick or treat hours, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Cookies, candy, coffee and apple cider will be available to the public. A costume contest will also be held at the fire station at 8 p.m. for children up to …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Bring the kids to the library next week during fall break for Super Hero BINGO at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23. It will be fun for the whole family as the kids play BINGO using cards with super hero characters on them. Library BINGOs are always …read more.

North Webster Boy Scout Troop 726, A-Maz-ing Haunted House. The A-Maz-ing Haunted House will be full of new fun scary stuff … this year and you will not want to miss visiting us. Opening night will be Friday, Oct. 16, admissions to the A-maz-ing Haunted House will begin at 6 p.m. and will close at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:21 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, West Bell Drive west of North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Robert E. Jones, 57, North CR 700E, Roann, and Miriam Salazar, 40, Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw. As Jones proceeded through a two-way stop sign, Salazar’s oncoming vehicle collided with …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 will be closed .4 miles north of East CR 800N beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting.

Dennis “Bud” Emery, 78, North Webster passed away Oct. 3, 2015, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilbur and Marion (Manly) Emery. Dennis married Kimberly Conley on Feb. 5, 1988; she survives. Emery grew up in Milwaukee and later moved to North Webster. He worked …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center relies on donations to keep the doors open year round. The North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle was held Saturday, Oct. 3 to benefit the community center. As usual, a large crowd filled the gymnasium in the community center. Approximately 1,500 people …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was no gentle start to the Thursday evening, Oct. 1, monthly meeting of Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s board in the North Webster Community Center, as the meeting kicked off with three bill pay requests of substantial amounts.

NORTH WEBSTER — The bridge over Grassy Creek on SR 13, south of North Webster, between CR 300N and South Barbee Drive, has been completed and re-opened for traffic. The bridge was closed by the Indiana Department of Transportation on July 8. Construction crews replaced the bridge, including a bridge deck overlay. The cost of …read more.

Winona Turpin, 86, formerly of North Webster, passed away Sept. 30, 2015 at the Oschner Medical Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, West CR 1200S east of South CR 890W, Akron. Driver: Jenna D. Schultz, 16, East Rochester Street, Akron. Schultz lost control going around a curve and her vehicle rolled. Schultz and an unnamed passenger were examined at the …read more.

Kosciusko 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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $820.70 Robert Avery, Warsaw, $3,464.60 Hope D. Beery, Warsaw, $3,905.99 Greg A. Haynes, Silver Lake, $13,047.24 Heather and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Next week is Fire Prevention Week, and the North Webster Fire Department will be spending the day with North Webster Elementary to go over fire prevention methods.

WARSAW — Charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, class B felonies, were dismissed this morning, Thursday, Oct. 1 against a North Webster man. Instead he was sentenced on a charge of burglary, a class C felony, which was added on Aug. 18.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library has added two new clerks to its staff. Cathy Ervin has accepted the position of youth services clerk, while Amy Dennis will be serving as a clerk in the circulation department.

William H .”Bill” Osha, 81, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen General Hospital in Goshen. Born in Whitefish Bay, Wis., Bill moved to Fort Wayne at the age of 6. He graduated from Southside HS and De Pauw University in 1956. He served his country in the Army and was primarily …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Laurel Mitchell was a spirited young girl, part of many community organizations even at such a young age. She was just 17 years old when an unknown killer raped and murdered her, dumping her body in the Elkhart River in Noble County.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its third annual Wawasee Elementary Cross Country Championships Monday at Wawasee Middle School.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Public Library If the typical “Wall Street” approach to retirement planning has you intimidated or confused, you will want to sign up for the two-class ABC Retirement Planning Course hosted by the North Webster Community Public Library 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Taught by …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Two people were transported to hospitals and one person was arrested following a boating accident at 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on Lake Tippecanoe.

Melody Kaye “Mel” May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at the home of her parents. She was born on March 23, 1967, in Warsaw, to David W. “Dave” and Betty G. (Tindall) Berger. She was a lifetime North Webster area resident and graduated in 1986 from Wawasee High …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident; 4:12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Eric M. Mackey, 20, South Packerton Road, Claypool. Mackey’s vehicle was pulling a trailer, which came unhooked while he was driving and hit the back of his vehicle. …read more.

Melody K. (Berger) May, 48, North Webster, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at her parents’ home in North Webster. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13and CR 500N, North Webster.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is off to a great start this afternoon, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Families from around the local communities are joining in the fun until 4 p.m. today.

Matthew Gene Wagoner WARSAW — It was an incredibly emotional day in Kosciusko Superior Court III today as presiding Judge Joe Sutton passed down the sentence of Matthew Gene Wagoner, 30, formerly of North Webster. Wagoner faced numerous charges in relation to a crash Sunday, July 20, 2014, that claimed the life of a Pennsylvania …read more.

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: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Deborah G. and Thomas R. Allen, Warsaw, $855.52 Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $390.07 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lorraine J. Amerikanos, Leesburg, $1,927.57 Brittney …read more.

Owen Cobbum finally did what the county asked.
The problem is, he did it without a valid permit, and after $70,000 in fines had accrued.