Helen Maxine Biller, 88, formerly of Milford, Ind., died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at the Elkhart Rehabilition Center. She was born July 1, 1925, in Etna Green, Ind., to Hudson and Ora Mae (Johnston) McCuen. She married Kendall E. Biller on June 16, 1945, at the Mount Tabor Church of God in …read more.

[weaver_youtube DfeMY-jcoYI rel=0] At 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, employees of Chore-Time Brock took work place rivalries to the dodgeball arena in support of the annual United Way Corporate Dodgeball Tournament. In past years, Bowen Center and United Way have held the Corporate Dodgeball Tournament in Warsaw at Lakeview Middle School. This year, though, after realizing …read more.

A major positive announcement is expected soon for Kosciusko County. George Robertson of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, gave the good news at Thursday’s meeting of the county redevelopment commission. “There will be a significant increase in employment,” he told the board without giving any more information. Robertson said there have been challenges to economic development. …read more.

The ninth annual Milford Public Library Lights Out will be from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, inside the library. Little Miss Muffet is tired of being scared by a spider all the time, and goes on an adventure looking for other nursery rhymes in her neighborhood that she can be a part of. …read more.

The annual United Way Corporate Dodgeball Tournament has taken on a new flare this year as Chore-Time Brock United Way committee members, realizing a lack of interest by other companies to get in on the fun, have organized its very own corporate challenge. CTB has put together a total of seven CTB employee teams that …read more.

Check out the New Arrivals New titles by some of your favorite authors are arriving every day to the Milford Public Library. Check out the latest novels by Jeffery Deaver, Carolyn Hart, James Patterson and Iris Johansen. New Christian Fiction available this fall includes books by Robin Lee Hatcher, Beverly Lewis and Lauraine Snelling. Have …read more.

It has been an awesome 30 years since Mark and Lee Baumgartner were married on Oct. 8, 1983, in the small farming community of Milford. The First Brethren Church, that once stood at the corner of Fourth and Henry streets, was the ideal venue for this glorious occasion as Mark’s parents were married there as …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners approved a contract for work on a portion of CR 100 East, Milford, at Tuesday’s brief meeting. The road project will cost approximately $13,000. Phend and Brown was awarded the contract. The project will entail the re-building of the road as well as widening it from CR 1400 North (County Line Road) …read more.

Known for luminous oil and pastel paintings, award-winning artist Susan Russell works directly from life whenever possible, producing plein-air landscapes, still- lifes, and portraits. Her studio is located on Main Street in Milford, where she also completes commissioned paintings. Through both formal and informal education, academic training and fieldwork, Susan has spent many years studying …read more.

Juan Carlos Alvarado Juan Carlos Alvarado, 26, of Milford, was sentenced in court today for Class B felony aggravated battery stemming from a February stabbing in Warsaw. In a plea agreement, Alvarado admitted to the Feb. 20 stabbing of Ruben Enciso at Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park. At 9:03 p.m. that night, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

Raymond “Ray” D. Cripe, 72, of Goshen, Ind., passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at IU Health, Goshen Hospital. He was born March 10, 1941, in Goshen to Ruby Jeanette (Musselman) Aust and Othello “Pete” Cripe. He married Sandra “Sandy” McDonald on March 11, 196,2 at Zion United Church of Christ in Millersburg, Ind. Ray …read more.

Camp Mack Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Besides enjoying all the fun and fellowship offered by a variety of foods, musical entertainment, rides, children’s activities, demonstrations, and displays, there are silent and live auctions. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast foods available until 11 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department

 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Sept. 29, 6:50 p.m. Stephanie Kay Ramirez reported theft at her home in Claypool. Sunday, Sept. 29, 6:26 p.m. Judith Ann Hayden of Leesburg reported a slashed tire on her vehicle. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1:08 p.m. Terry W. …read more.

Elmer Rapp, 91, of Milford, Ind., passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in IU Goshen Hospital. He was born April 1, 1922, to Andrew and Louise (Stieglitz) Rapp. He married Norma Mason on Feb. 24, 1951, in Milford. Elmer was a lifetime farmer and was employed as a mechanic for 53 years at Sharp Hardware …read more.

Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, Sept. 27, 7:25 p.m. A report of suicidal threats were made in the 500 block of Lura Circle. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Sept. 27, 8:57 a.m. A Warsaw man …read more.

After School is Cool Tuesdays Join Miss Heather at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Milford Public Library and have fun creating beautiful sand jars and enjoying a nutritious after-school snack. Children kindergarten through fifth grade will especially like the library’s After School is Cool program. No sign-up necessary. On Oct. 15, Miss Heidi has …read more.

(Photos courtesy of Stuart Jones, Golden, Colo.) On Sept. 9, as storm clouds gathered over Boulder, Colo., and the rain began to fall, most folks were thankful for the precipitation. Record high temperatures for the area marked the early days of September, but relief quickly changed to disaster as several weather systems combined to produce …read more.

Milford Police Department has solved a theft case and criminal mischief incidents, however, the investigations are continuing. The theft of a mini-motorcycle from the residence of Kenneth Mounsey, West First Street, Milford, on Sept. 16, has been resolved with the mini-motorcycle recovered and two of the three suspects admitting to the thefts. Charges are pending …read more.

Bill and Anne Troup of Milford are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5. They were married Oct. 5, 1963, in Atwood by Bill’s uncle, Albert Troup. Their children are Angie (Harold) Higginbotham, Syracuse; Cris (Travis) Marsh, North Webster; Tim (Angela) Troup, Rockwall, Texas; and Kim (Brad) Brown, Greenfield, Ind. They have 13 grandchildren …read more.

LONDON, Ohio – Some of the world’s leading experts in cancer research have made ground-breaking discoveries right here in Ohio, such as finding ways to put the anti-cancer compounds found in black raspberries into other foods. And who better to help fund that research than five agricultural and energy cooperatives serving Ohio and Indiana. Trupointe …read more.

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Milford man who was once arrested in one of the largest drug busts in Kosciusko County history. The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Jose Gonzalez, 61, of Milford, was charged in a two-count indictment with one count of possession with intent to distribute …read more.

Friday was the official head count day for enrollment numbers for Indiana public schools. It was also exactly one month since the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year for the Wawasee Community School Corp. According to numbers provided by the school corporation, Wawasee had a corporation total of 3,028 students enrolled, an increase of 33 …read more.

Terry Haab, 73, of Dewart Lake (Milford, Ind.) and Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital from complications during a routine surgical procedure. Terry was born on Sept. 22, 1939, in Warsaw, Ind., to George and Pearl Haab, both of whom have preceded him in death. On Dec. 17, …read more.

Benito Cruz, 84, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Mercedes, Texas on July 18, 1929. On March 2, 1955, he was married to Maria (Malagon) Cruz. She survives. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for …read more.

Bruce Rogers Jr., 83, of Milford, Ind., passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1929, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Bruce Sr. and Mary (Fox) Rogers. He married Maxine Pease on July 31, 1950. Bruce worked for several years in the mobile home industry and CTB Inc. …read more.

After being asked to leave a North Webster nightclub for “bad behavior,” a Milford man allegedly tried to set fire to a car in the parking lot. Ociel Vallejo, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with a Class D felony count of arson. According to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Kosciusko County Prosecuting …read more.

Teens sometimes feel lonely and like nobody cares about them. And in today’s world they are more likely to talk about their problems with their peers rather than an adult. In response to the two student suicides during the 2012-13 academic year, Wawasee High School has formed a peer facilitators program where upperclass students are …read more.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Milford Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that our students have the most import school supply of all – a free library card. Resources at the Milford Public Library are available to anyone who has a …read more.

The announcement came with little fanfare, just a banner on the front of the building announcing Milford Family Physicians has joined IU Health Goshen. The sale of the practice was finalized Sept. 1. Laurie Busby, BSN, MS, vice president for IU Health Goshen Physicians, described Milford Family Physicians as a mature practice that has a …read more.

Dan Brown, president of the Milford Redevelopment Development Commission, brought forth a resolution during the Milford Town Council meeting, Sept. 9, that would extend Milford TIF district one by 10 years. Originally, the district, which was established in 1996, was intended to last 20 years, ending in 2016. The new resolution would extend it until …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) As the 2013-2014 school year gets underway, schools throughout the county are beginning to approximate student totals. Following the release of Warsaw Community School Corporation’s total student count, an increase in transfer enrollment into …read more.

[weaver_youtube yQDl9EhhqyA rel=0] Maple Leaf Farms started as a small duck operation in rural Milford in 1958 and today dominates the North American duck market. Never having forgotten its roots, the company remains in operation locally and, in October 2011, located its world corporate headquarters in Leesburg. In the corporate headquarters exists a state-of-the-art demonstration …read more.

One of the biggest projects in Indiana right now is in Milford and it’s moving full speed ahead. The $30 million Trupointe project was in the planning stages for nearly 18 months before ground was broken in March. The full-service agronomy hub, situated on a 275-acre site, will hold 2 million gallons of liquid fertilizer …read more.

Mute swans will be the focal point of two upcoming public meetings. The first meeting, set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, will be at the Ella J. Logan Girl Scout Camp, EMS D14 Ln., Syracuse. That meeting will be for the residents of Dewart Lake to hear information and proposals regarding the mute swan …read more.

“In portions, to reduce impact, it follows the existing (high voltage) line as close as we can,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO Communications and Public Affairs. She is referring to the new NIPSCO Reynolds-Topeka 100-mile electric transmission line. Having the new transmission line running parallel to the existing 345kV transmission line will …read more.

Susan Russell, an artist from Milford, is bringing the airs of the post-impressionist style associated commonly with the works of Van Gogh to local galleries here in the county. Russell, who owns a studio in Milford, has been painting and selling artwork for over 20 years. She has been featured in several local and state …read more.

Landowners who will be affected by the construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line — a 100-mile electric transmission line from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka — are now being notified. “We are currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO. “They …read more.

Richard L. “Rick” Coy Jr., 46, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Aug. 12, 2013. He was born on Sept. 10, 1968, in Goshen, Ind. to Richard Sr. and Nancy (Plank) Coy. He married Lori Golden on Jan. 8, 1993; she survives. Rick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following accident Friday, 6:45 p.m. South Main Street. Joe Ousley Jr., Warsaw, reported his vehicle was struck by a vehicle, which left the scene, while parked at 127 S. Main Street. Damages: up to $200 Incidents Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the …read more.

Milford Town Council officially approved the pilot program to allow a school resource officer to patrol Milford School during the first half of the school year. The Wawasee Community School Corporation approved the program last month. (See related story) Officers on duty at the school do not have to be from the Milford Police Department …read more.

UPDATE: A 21-month-old Milford boy is recovering today after being bitten in the head by the family dog. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded with paramedics from Multi-Township EMS to 11625 N. 200 W., Milford, at 8:43 p.m. Thursday  after receiving a 9-1-1 call. Lutheran Air transported the child due to a deep laceration the …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer Birakara Joly, the vice president of the Mennontie Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will preach at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Milford Mennonite Chapel, located at 301 Beer Rd. Joly will preach in his native language of Tshiluba, which is in the Bantu language family. An …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6:27 a.m. East Center and South McKinley streets. Driver: Jerome M. Short, 49, Ewing Road, Rochester. Four deer ran out into the road. One of the deer collided with Short’s vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, Aug. 7, …read more.

Donald Jarvis, 82, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Lola Eisenhour, 78, of Goshen, Ind., and formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away at 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at her home. She was born in the Ukraine and was the daughter of Wilhelm and Anna (Liske) Lange. She lived in Milford most of her life before moving to Goshen in April 2013. She …read more.

Last Summer Story Time The Milford Public Library’s last Summer Story Time guest reader will be Heidi Warstler on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. Heidi’s theme is “family.” Summer Story Time is for the whole family.  Thanks to a DEKKO Foundation grant, each family attending a story time will take home a new book to …read more.

Joann A. Huber, 89, of Milford, Ind., and formerly of Goshen, Ind., passed away in the evening on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, where she had been since 2010. She was born in Goshen, Ind., on March 24, 1924, to Ellis and Joella (Mishler) Detwiler. She married Melvin G. Huber on Nov. …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called out at 4 a.m. this morning to the home of Rodney Miller, West CR 900 North, when a pole barn on his property caught fire. Fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, assistance with tankers was called for from Leesburg and Nappanee fire departments. According to Milford Fire Chief Brian Haines the …read more.

Milford School is another step closer to having a school resource officer in the building for a pilot program. During a special Wawasee school board meeting late Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse, the board approved unanimously entering into an agreement with the town of Milford to provide a resource officer for at least four hours each …read more.

Reconstruction of a portion of CR 100 East in Milford is necessary due to the development of Trupointe Cooperative’s full-service agricultural fertilizer hub and grain handling facility. Today, Kosciusko County Commissioners opened bids for the road project. Two bids were opened for reconstruction of CR 100 East from CRs 1300 North to 1400 North. The …read more.

Margie E. Chupp, 88, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 26, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born on March 15, 1925, in Judsonia, Ark., to Frank and Ellen (Stevens) Nichols. She married Carl Chupp on Aug. 28, 1943. He survives. Margie moved to Indiana in 1948 after living in Arkansas. She was …read more.

Rose Lucille “Lou” Lovell, 77, of Milford, Ind., passed away on July 26, 2013, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born on March 6, 1936, in Lawrence, Mass., to Joseph and Roseanna (Guilmette) Theberge. She married Norman S. Lovell on Sept. 9, 1956; he passed away on Aug. 16, 2009. Lucille moved to …read more.

Mayors Allan Kauffman, Goshen, and Joe Thallemer, Warsaw, visited North Central Indiana Housing in Milford to unveil its new sign. The organization moved to the Milford area in May 2011 and was formed to create an umbrella for housing agencies in this area, which include the Warsaw Housing Authority, Goshen Housing Authority and Housing Opportunities …read more.

Stefani Scherer, Etna Green, and Dexter Wuthrich, Milford, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Charlie and Sonja Scherer, Etna Green. She is a 2009 graduate of NorthWood High School and is attending IUSB. She is employed at Clunette Elevator. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Doug and Annette Wuthrich, Milford. He is …read more.

Bake That Cake By Kaitlyn Arford There are so many reasons to bake a cake so go ahead and indulge in that craving for red velvet, chocolate or pineapple upside-down. Since Milford Public Library provides recipe books and pans, the only thing left to do is get the ingredients and you are ready to go! …read more.

What will happen if you are hiking in the woods and become lost? How about if your car breaks down on a remote road? What if there is a natural disaster and you are without shelter or food for some time? Not only is being prepared for the worst case scenario wise in an ever …read more.

Milford Public Library announces the following upcoming programs: Special Events for Summer Reading Program Kaitlyn Arford will be the guest story teller at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26. Kaitlyn’s theme is “Growing Things.” Summer Story Time is for the whole family. Join the library at 11 a.m. on Fridays, just register at the children’s desk. …read more.

John William Yeater, 78, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, following a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 20, 1935, in New Paris, Ind., to Waldo Emerson Yeater and Nellie Viola Ebeling. On Sept. 8, 1956, he married Patricia Elaine Slabaugh; she survives. He resided in Milford from …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to a reporting error, Dr. Tom Edington offered this clarification for the article: “(Board) Attorney David Cates filled in the board about possibilities for moving forward with the school resource officer pilot program at Milford School this fall,” explained Edington. “He is planning to work out further details with Milford town attorney …read more.

Rosetta M. (Chupp) Miller, 87, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 5, 1926, to Ira and Katie (Stutzman) Chupp. On Dec. 23, 1944, she married Ralph Miller who preceded her in death. In 1986, she moved from Milford to Sarasota, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a robbery that occurred in Leesburg this afternoon. At approximately 4 p.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a bank robbery at Farmers State Bank located at 205 S. Main St., Leesburg. According to deputies investigating the incident, the suspect entered the bank wearing a dark colored …read more.

Donating money is not the only way to save lives. In fact, you could save up to three lives without spending a cent. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors of all blood types. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross …read more.

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission Executive Director George Robertson said some major companies, including a gun manufacturer, are looking at bringing their operations to Kosciusko County. The companies, including a major gun manufacturer, a major food processor and an automotive company, are ready to expand in the county except for some “fear factors,” such as the …read more.

Accident Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Thursday, 12:57 p.m. Higbee and Emeline streets. Drivers: Craig A. Riffey Jr., 24, CR 3, Nappanee; and Brandi Palmer, 20, Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Palmer suffered minor abrasions and scrapes and refused medical treatment at the scene. Jonahlyn Quirk, 21, Turkey Creek Drive, …read more.

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on the reading you have been wanting to do. From new mysteries to trusty craft manuals, the Milford Public Library would love to help you find just what you are looking for. Perhaps you are looking for some catchy tunes or a Friday night movie. Come to …read more.

Special Events for Summer Reading Program Malea Vanlaningham will be our guest story teller at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12. Malea’s theme is “favorite foods”. Summer Story Time is for the whole family. Please join the fun at 11 a.m. on Fridays. Just register at the children’s desk. Other themes coming up include farm animals, growing things and …read more.

Two local men will soon face sentencing in a federal courtroom. The United States Attorney’s Office announced this week that Rico Parrish, 27, of Warsaw, and Juan Olivo, 36, of Milford, both entered guilty pleas for felony charges. Parrish appeared before Magistrate Judge Roger B. Cosbey and admitted to the felony offense of being a …read more.

Allen and Cheryl (Overholser) Brunjes, of Milford, Ind., will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 21. They were married July 21, 1973, at Union Center Church of the Brethren, Nappanee, Ind., by Reverend Ernest Jenhsen. Both are retired and enjoying it.  The couple have two sons: Steve Brunjes, Huntington, Ind.; Greg Brunjes, LaPorte, Ind.; and …read more.

A Milford woman is in custody for allegedly assaulting paramedics trying to treat her for a prescription drug overdose. According to officials, on June 7, Milford Police Department responded to an alleged drug overdose at the home of Lorelei Adele Mounsey, 34, of 402 W. First St., Milford. Upon arrival to the scene, police discovered Mounsey, …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ni7HGnP00UQ rel=0] The three leagues that feed into the Wawasee Community Youth League had its seasons culminate with championships Monday night. The girls minor league season wrapped with two Milford teams meeting in North Webster, and in exciting fashion, the Blaze won the title with a 3-2 win in eight innings over the Thunder. …read more.

Florence Nemeth, 97, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She had lived in Milford for most of her life. She is survived by her only daughter: Jan Strahl, California; two granddaughters; Samantha Sandvig and Ali Gholson, both of California; three great–grandchildren: Austin, Jackson and Ella Sandvig, all of California; two brothers: John Buhrt …read more.

Stephen F. Unruh, of N. Camelot Trail, Milford, Ind., and R. Clark Jones, of E. Camp Mack Rd., Milford Ind., have both filed a Declaration of Candidacy for the position of Van Buren Township Advisory Board. A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Milford Town Council Chambers, …read more.

[weaver_youtube qcZY_HAqRp8 rel=0] MILFORD – In another case of teams trying to beat each other as well as hoping to outhustle impending storms, Milford’s Youth League fields were buzzing Thursday night with semi-finals games in boys and girls minor tournaments. Two games were able to be played before lightning interfered. The girls minor matchup between the …read more.

Article provided by Kaitlyn Arford, Milford Public Library The Incredible Dinosaur Show visited Milford Wednesday, June 19, as a part of Milford Public Library’s summer reading program. Approximately 81 people attended to watch the prehistoric world of dinosaurs come to life. The presenter began his show by using rings to help his audience understand that …read more.

Stephen F. Unruh of North Camelot Trail, Milford, has filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod for the position of Van Buren Township Advisory Board. The position is for the remainder of the unexpired term of Kathy Megan, who has submitted her resignation effective Saturday, July 1. Interested eligible candidates for …read more.

Steven J. Gutowski, 39, whose last known address was Winona Lake, changed his not guilty plea to guilty this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court on three counts forgery, class C felonies, and three counts theft, class D felonies. The latest charges stem from Nov. 28, 2011, and May 4 and May 15, 2012, when he …read more.

[weaver_youtube awP9twQo0Uc rel=0] NORTH WEBSTER – Monday night had a whopper of a thunderstorm roll through the area, but not before North Webster Youth League could host a pair of boys minor league baseball games as part of the three-league tournament series with Syracuse and Milford. Spotlighted were an intraleague matchup between Milford’s Orioles and …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners held a brief special meeting this morning to hear updates on a road project in Milford. Work is continuing on Trupointe’s new plant in Milford and CR 100 East is set to be widened in preparation for the new plant. Bids for the road project will be opened July 30. The work …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: On June 17, the Kosciusko County Highway Department reported graffiti painted on county highway signs. Within the last two weeks, the Kosciusko County Highway Department has reported several county road signs also damaged in the areas of Tippecanoe Lake, …read more.

Special Events for Summer Reading Program Our next Family Story Time will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21. Maureen Haab is the guest storyteller and the theme for the week is “Colors!” On Friday, June 28, Margaret Cousin’s theme will be Numbers and Counting. Listen to “Ten, Nine, Eight,” by Molly Bang and other …read more.

Harry Orn, formerly of Milford, and Lila Orn celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 1. A celebration in their honor was hosted by their children with family and friends in attendance on Saturday, June 8. The were married in 1949 while students at Lincoln Bible Institute, now Lincoln Christian University. Their marriage took place …read more.

Not that there was really much doubt, but today’s elementary school students seem to engage in learning better through the use of touch screen computers. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation on just how effective a pilot program for iPads was during the …read more.

Milford Town Council began with a special recognition of Indiana State Trooper Kyle Dukes Monday night. State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki commended Dukes on his work in putting together signage on both ends of town recognizing World War II veteran Harry Michael. Dukes spoke briefly to the council about his experiences in putting together memorial services …read more.

Our Summer Reading Program has begun! The children’s department has been transformed into an ant colony so come underground and check us out! Welcome to the Shire! Visit the Hobbit house formally known as the teen department. New books are arriving every day. Whatever you are looking for, the librarians are here to help you …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Milford Town Council Chambers, in the Milford Town Hall, located at 121 S. Main St., Milford, for the purpose of filling the vacancy of a Van Buren Township Advisory Board member. The position will involve serving the remainder of …read more.

Harlan J. Wuthrich, 84, of Milford, Ind., passed away on May 26, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born Aug. 22, 1928, in Milford, to Peter and Laura (Graff) Wuthrich. On Oct. 20, 1950, he married Nancy Knee who survives. Harlan was a lifelong area resident and was an area farmer until his …read more.

Diana L. Thomas, 55, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 1:10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2013, at her home. She was born July 19, 1957, in Chicago, Ill., to Allen H. and Norma J. (Brown) Leismer. She lived most of her life in Hammond, Ind., and graduated from Morton Senior High School. She then attended …read more.

Dale Allen Rogers, 59, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Friday, May 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Milford, Ind., to Bruce and Maxine (Pease) Rogers Jr. Dale was a hard working guy, living by the motto, “There is no job to big or too small for me to handle.” …read more.

As impressive as the numbers are, they continue to grow and the success of StaceyPageOnline.com shows no signs of slowing. That’s great news for the people of Kosciusko County who want today’s news today and breaking news as it’s happening. It’s even better news for our advertising supporters! Since Kosciusko County’s only all digital daily …read more.

Wawasee High School’s Building Trades class is hosting an open house of its project home on Tuesday, June 4. The public is invited to tour the home from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2620 E. Lapoint Dr., which is located at Camelot Lake, Milford.

Harlan J. Wuthrich, 84, of Milford, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born Aug. 22, 1928, in Milford to Peter and Laura (Graff) Wuthrich. On Oct. 20, 1950, he married Nancy Knee, who survives. Harlan was a lifelong area resident and was an area farmer until his …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County unveiled more than a dozen of the Rain on Kosciusko’s 2013 rain barrels at Milford Fest on Saturday. StacePageOnline.com is a sponsor of one of the barrels. The barrels will go on to make their official First Friday debut in downtown Warsaw on June 7 and at the Northern …read more.

Summer Reading Program Sign up starts June 3 for this summer’s reading program. The theme for children (newborn – going into 5th grade) is “Dig into Reading!” Join Milford Public Library’s ant colony for a summer of entertaining programs and great new books to read about the fascinating underground world beneath our feet. Prizes for …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer The town of Milford cancelled its annual Memorial Day Parade this morning due to the rain, but a ceremony still took place, just at a much earlier than announced time. Under normal circumstances, Milford American Legion Post 226, otherwise known as the Ancil Geiger Post 226, always hosts a ceremony …read more.

This morning’s rain showers are prompting changes in Memorial Day events throughout the county. At Oakwook Cemetery in Warsaw, the ceremony will now be held moved indoors to accommodate the public. Services will take place beginning at 10:55 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel. The annual services will be conducted by John C. Peterson Post …read more.

The annual Milford Fest is underway today in downtown Milford, and the annual Milford Car Show winners were announced. Winning Best In Show was Kyle Schneider’s 1937 Pontiac Silver Streak. Scheider, from Plymouth, also won the “Longest Distance” award with having driven 60 miles to Milford Fest. The People’s Choice trophy went to Don Bice …read more.

A declaration was approved by Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning for money that is being spent on road construction near what will be the new Trupointe fertilizer plant in Milford. The declaration is necessary so the county can be reimbursed for any money spent on construction on the road work once a Tax Increment Fund …read more.

When Milford Fest was revived by the Lions Club a few years ago, it didn’t take long for folks across the area to realize once again how fun a community-wide day of entertainment and activities could be. The annual all-day festival will take place this Saturday, May 25, and feature carnival rides for kids, vendors, …read more.

A post circulating on Facebook has lead to concern among citizens in Milford, but Milford Police say there is no evidence yet to support the claim that a man is watching children. According to the post, which has been shared over 107 times, an older man with white hair was seen driving a maroon colored …read more.

Dr. Carey Monroe Parrett, 93, formerly of Milford, Ind., passed away on May 2, 2013, in Sebring, Fla. He grew up in Bloomingburg, Ohio, and married Edith Jean Clayton of Greenfield, Ohio, in 1941. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Parrett volunteered to serve in the armed forces, landing in Normandy just days after …read more.