Howard Hunter, 86, Akron, passed at 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, after being hospitalized Saturday. He was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Herschel “Bud” and Helen (Speicher) Hunter. He was married Sept. 11, 1949, in Akron to Marian Musial she survives. He worked for Pike Lumber, Akron, …read more.

Marjorie Irene Leininger, 87, a former resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Ted L. Leininger, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Mrs. Leininger was born on March 31, 1928, in Akron, a daughter of Granville and Esther (Harris) Dawson, and moved …read more.

Richard A. Wood, 77, Akron, passed at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Rochester, to Lester A. and Edna M. (Blodgett) Wood. He was married on Sept. 2, 1959, in Akron, to Mary Frances Arthur, she survives. He was a mechanic at Arthur’s Service …read more.

Richard A. Wood, 77, of Akron, passed at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Rochester, to Lester A. and Edna M. (Blodgett) Wood. He was married on Sept. 2, 1959 in Akron, to Mary Frances Arthur, she survives. He was a mechanic at Arthur’s …read more.

Jackie S. Cumberland, 53, of Akron, passed at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Ft. Wayne, after being in failing health for a year. She was born on May 11, 1962, in Warsaw, to Ronald E. and Dixie S. (Krebs) Secrist. She was married on Nov. 9, 1980, in Mentone, …read more.

Jackie Cumberland, 53, Akron, passed at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home.

Donald James “Jim” Vandermark, 70, Akron, passed 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 30, 1945, in Pensacola, Fla. to Orville and Helen (Grossnickle) Vandermark. He was married on Jan. 20, 1990, in Akron at the Akron Church of God to Pamela S. …read more.

Donald James Vandermark, 70, of Akron, passed at 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Janice M. Norman, 45, Akron, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 27, 1970, in Kokomo, the daughter of Larry and Judy (Davies) Hecht. Janice had worked in manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed listening to music, gardening, cooking, and tending to her two canine …read more.

Kathleen M. Haney, 71, Akron, formerly of Barnum, Minn., passed at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born Nov. 29, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minn., to George and Irene (Engebrit) Kuehl. She had worked in the Probation Department Office in the Duluth Courthouse. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

John Norman Casey, 72, Akron, passed away at 8:55 P.M. Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 11, 1943, in Pine Village, the son of John Irvin and Grace Fern (Broady) Casey. On Oct. 19, 1963, in Rochester, he married Carol Ann Hecht and she survives. …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department AKRON — Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred this evening in the southwestern Kosciusko County. At approximately 6:49 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, Dec. 16, officers were notified of male subject that had been potentially shot by a female in …read more.

AKRON – Peru used a fine night at the free throw line to beat Tippecanoe Valley, 53-38, Tuesday night in boys hoops action in the TRC.

Freshman boys basketball results for Wawasee at West Noble and Warsaw at Tippecanoe Valley.

AKRON – Westfield handed Tippecanoe Valley its first girls basketball loss of the season Saturday night.

WARSAW – Kyle Mangas and Paul Marandet combined for 37 points as Warsaw rolled past Tippecanoe Valley, 60-35, in the boys basketball season opener for both clubs Wednesday night.

AKRON – A monster effort from Anne Secrest helped her Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team to a 45-42 win over Warsaw Friday night.

AKRON – A 2015-16 season preview for the Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball team.

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested four Ohio teenagers Friday evening for having false government identifications. Arrested for Frank William Bauer, 18, Hamilton; Kyland Rebecca Frooman, 19, Loveland; Mitchell Vernon Haubner, 19, West Cester; and Bengamin William Rohrer, 19, Akron. They were charged with possession of false government identifications. At approximately 9:49 p.m. Friday …read more.

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.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley built and early lead and kept it Tuesday night, beating Culver Academy 57-42 in girls hoops.

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.

Betty J. Steen Wildermuth, 87, Akron, and formerly of Dublin, Ohio, passed on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 2, 1928, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to Frank and Ersie (Maynard) Sanders. She was married on June of 1947, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to William D. Steen who …read more.

Betty Wildermuth, 87, Akron, passed Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Harvey L. Arthur, 78, Akron, passed Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Wabash to Elwood W. “Slim” and Bernice J. (Walker) Arthur. He was married July 29, 1962, in Burton Methodist Church, Rochester, to Wanda M. “Peg” Alderfer. She survives. Harvey owned Arthur’s Service Station in Akron …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball team opened the season in style with a 49-29 win over Bremen Thursday night.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in honor of Veterans Day, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the school’s gymnasium.

Terry A. Rohrer, 60, Shelbyville, and formerly of Texas and Rock Lake, who passed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Centennial Medical Center of Nashville, TN. He was born on April 26, 1955, in Ft. Wayne, to Frederick D. and Betty (Clark) Rohrer. Survivors include mother: Betty Rohrer and husband Otto Woike, Denton, Texas; sisters: Nancy …read more.

AKRON – The 2015-16 girls basketball season preview for Tippecanoe Valley.

AKRON – Southwood was in control Tuesday night in a 3-0 TRC volleyball win at Tippecanoe Valley.

AKRON – Drivers at Akron Speedway paid special tribute to their friend, Tony Elliott, Sunday afternoon.

By JANET HAWLEY Director, Akron Carnegie Public Library AKRON — The Akron Carnegie Public Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The library will feature live music and refreshments, along with various displays of old pictures and artifacts of the Akron Public Library and the Akron …read more.

Local Attorney Scott Andrew Smith of Warsaw, passed away in a single engine plane crash on the South Carolina side of Lake Hartwell in Oconee County on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at the age of 44. He was killed in a plane crash en route to the Notre Dame vs. Clemson football game Friday afternoon …read more.

Allen E. Heltzel, 73, of rural Akron, passed at 2:23 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, surrounded by his family at his residence after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Rochester, to Marvin and Maxine (Voreis) Heltzel. He was married on Dec. 20, 1963, in Deedsville, to Karen S. Deeds she survives. He …read more.

AKRON – Alec Craig accounted for four touchdowns and 236 total yards as Tippecanoe Valley rallied for a 36-27 win over Manchester Friday night.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley won the battle of Scandinavia as the Vikings beat the Norse, 3-0, in volleyball Thursday night.

Barbara J. Gearhart, 57, Akron, passed at 2:35 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Carl E. Junkin 82, Akron, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Hammond, the son of Elmer C. and Dorothy Mae (Mears) Junkin. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 26, 1967, …read more.

Elizabeth “Ann” Allen, 80, of Akron, passed Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1934 in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of F. Leon and Margaret L. Hammerel Kindig. After graduating from Akron High School in 1952, she attended Indiana University. She married Loren Sheetz on June 28, 1953. …read more.

Glen “Kenny” Grunden, 80, of Rochester, passed at 2:13 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at LifeCare Center of Rochester. He was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Miltown, to Everet and Francis (Gregory) Grunden. He was married April 22, 1972 in Goshen, Indiana to Jonne VanHook she survives. Glen had been an over the road …read more.

AKRON – Northfield has no trouble rolling over Tippecanoe Valley Friday night, 59-7, in football at Death Valley.

Elizabeth “Ann” Allen, 80, of Akron, passed Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Cecil E. Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed away at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Laketon, to Arthur and Anna (Gerlach) Shoemaker. He married on Sept. 25, 1937, to Pauline Clark. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 1986. He then married Osie Sheperd Hopkins on …read more.

Cecil Shoemaker, 97, Akron, passed at 4:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in South Bend, to Charles A. and Eva Mae (Blew) Stavedahl. He married on July 27, 1951, in Argos, to Betty Nicodemus, and …read more.

Richard Gene Stavedahl, 82, of Akron, and formerly of Mentone passed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Charles William Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Logansport, to Charles D. and Vena Bernice (Snyder) Whittenbeger. He graduated from Akron High School in 1959, and graduated from Indiana University in 1964. Charles married Carol Ann (Rowland) …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:58 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 12100 block North East Wawasee Drive, and Morris Road, Syracuse. Police received a report of a hit and run crash. 3:44 p.m. Monday, 900 block North Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Tara M. Akers reported the fraudulent use of …read more.

Charles William “Bill” Whittenberger, 73, Akron, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Earl-Love Funeral Home.

Gabriele H. Sterling, 63, of Akron, passed at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. She was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Rockenberg, Germany, to Josef and Maria (Poisel) Jenisch. She married Marion Sterling in Lima, Ohio, in Dec. 1985. She was an inspector and a packer for Consolidated Containers of …read more.

Mr. Gary O. Pollock, 56, of Akron, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 17, 1959, Gary was born in Warsaw to Shirley Eugene and Norma Jean Taylor Pollock. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister: Mary Jo and two …read more.

Gary Pollock, 56, Akron passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

AKRON – New Tippecanoe Valley football coach Darin Holsopple has seen a lot to like in the preseason. He hopes that in the end that there’s even more to like in terms of a bounce back season this fall for the Vikings. Holsopple, who spent the last 11 years as an assistant football coach at …read more.

Wilma M. Ritter, 73, of Akron, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Warsaw, to Robert and June (Baker) Reed. She was a polisher at Zimmer for over 25 years. She got her start in the earlier years at Hand Industries. Wilma …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS TVSC Superintendent AKRON — Don Craig, a 1963 graduate of Talma High School, went on to take a 13-week course at Hobart Welding School in Troy, Ohio. “I was a bit more advanced than most of the students,” he said in recognition of the work he had already done with his father, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has announced the upcoming dates for her Get Regulation Out of the Way tour. She will be traveling in order to hear from farmers, business owners and manufacturers about how federal regulations have impacted their business.

Jill L. Runkle, 56, Akron, passed at 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born in Warsaw on May 18, 1959, to Roy A. and Maxine (Holderman) Haney, and married Phil Runkle. She was the Akron Town Clerk Treasurer for many years. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites the community to participate in a time of Back-to-School Community Prayer at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Tippecanoe Valley High School.  TVHS FCA members will host a time of prayer at the high school, then dismiss for the participants to travel to other Valley schools …read more.

Jill Runkle, 56, of Akron, passed Monday, August 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Arrangement are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Ricci D. Swihart, 53, of Gilead, passed unexpectedly at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015, at the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1961, to Jack E. and C. Anne (Rhodes) Swihart. On Oct. 5, 1995, he married Patti Nette in Gilead. She survives. He worked at Gulf Stream …read more.

Donald Alfred Drone, age 81, Akron, formally of Springfield, Ill. died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. His passing was due to conditions brought on by the autoimmune disease, Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born to Alfred and Hazel (Vogel) Drone on Dec. 30, 1933, in Springfield, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Milford, to Fred D. and Doris M. (Jennings) Haney. On Oct. 29, 1955, she was married to Raymond Adams at her parents home in Akron, …read more.

Marilyn R. Adams, 80, of Akron, passed at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Shannon Buck, age 78, Akron, died on July 25, 2015, at his residence of pancreatic cancer. He was born on Feb. 18, 1937, to Walter H. and Mary Velom (Prater) Buck in Grayson, Ky. He graduated from Prichard High School in Grayson, Ky. in 1955. Shannon earned a BA degree from Morehead State University. He …read more.

Paul J. Pontius, 77, of Silver Lake, passed Monday, July 27, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron.

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday, Thursday, July 23, by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi, that reportedly led to the arrest of a former Warsaw Doctor. According to information provided by ISP, Doctor Mark Jensen, 62, 1923 E. Timberline Circle S., Warsaw, was served a Fulton County arrest warrant by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

AKRON — Randy Dahms has been named by the Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation as the next principal of Mentone Elementary School. The appointment was made during Monday evening’s board meeting A 1999 graduate of Grace College, Dahms served for seven years as an elementary school teacher at Benton Elementary …read more.

Vincent Mark Jeffrey, Jr., Akron, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was born on Sept. 9, 1970 to Vincent M. and Starlene (Lolmaugh) Jeffrey in South Bend. He graduated from Bremen High School in 1989. He married Misty Jo Smith on Oct. 7, 2006 and they lived in Akron for nine years. …read more.

Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, unexpectedly passed peacefully at 8:40 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born April 27, 1933, in Marshall County, to Harold E. and Carrie Irene (McGriff) Walters. She was married June 17, 1951, in the Athens EUB Church to Stephen L. Hartzler he survives. She raised …read more.

Kathryn I. Hartzler, 82, of Akron, passed Monday, July 13, 2015, at her residence Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Burton Lee Youngstrom, 85, Rochester, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1930, in Alta, Iowa, the son of Oscar and Dorothy (Andre) Youngstrom. On May 4, 1953, in Nemaha, Iowa, he married Margaret E. Ashton and she survives. Burton had worked as a …read more.

Wayne D. Kamp, 80, Akron, died at 9:49 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital after being hospitalized since Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Akron, to Walter and Lola (Wright) Kamp and was raised by C. Everett “Red” and Elsie Dague Clark. He married the former Isabelle …read more.

  The Fourth of July is a big, important holiday to the town of Akron. The town started celebrating the holiday on Thursday. Akron’s streets were filled with onlookers on Saturday as residents came out to celebrate with one of the weekend’s biggest events, the Fourth of July Parade. The streets filled with sirens and …read more.

New Vision Church and House of Prayer will hold a revival July 11 through 19. The church is located at 1154 S. 1450 E., Akron. Numerous spirit-filled preachers will speak at the services, held at 6 p.m. July 11, 13-17 and 19 and at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 12 and 18. Everyone is …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …read more.

Taylor Quinn Marrs, 19, of Rochester passed away early Monday morning June 22, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in Carroll County. On Jan. 21, 1996, Taylor was born the treasured daughter of John and Mindy Lahman Marrs. She shared her childhood with brother Teagan. With great pride she graduated from Rochester High School …read more.

Nondas “Nonnie” Irene Sohlke went home to live with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2015. She was born May 10, 1932, in Pendelton, to Richard and Irene Hodges. She was number seven of eight children. On July 29, 1951, she married Arthur Sohlke, who survives. They moved to Oregon in 1959. …read more.

Kosciusko: Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1500 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jason Richard Selvey reported the theft of a firearm from a vehicle.fire 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 7400 block North SR 13, North Webster. Darrell L. Clark reported a theft of speakers …read more.

Akron Carnegie Library will soon be celebrating its 100th birthday, as well as the July 4 holiday. The celebration, which will be held throughout the town over the holiday weekend, will offer something for everyone. On Thursday, July 2, the celebration begins with the Akron Carnegie Public Library Book Sale. The sale will take place …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Thomas was born on May 1, 2015, in Ft. Wayne.  He was the son of Jonathan P. Ferguson and Michelle Booth. He is survived by his parents: Jonathan and Michelle, Akron; one brother: Jonathan P. …read more.

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel in Logansport.

D. Jean Ellis, 86, Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963. …read more.

Donna Jean Ellis, 86, of Akron, passed at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport and formerly of Akron, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Chase Center of Logansport. She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Providence, R.I. to Howard L. and Mildred (Randall) Card. She was a nurses aid while living in Rhode Island. She attended the Olive Bethel Church …read more.

Carolyn Thompson, 80, of Logansport,and formerly of Akron,passed at 11:25 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Chase Center of Logansport. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Carol Ann Shewman, 75, of Akron, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, after being in failing health for seven months. She was born Aug. 3, 1939, in Akron, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. She married Stanley L. Shewman on Nov. 23, 1958, in Akron, who preceded her …read more.

The TVMS Academic Team finished a highly successful season, placing in the top 10 of the entire state for class 2.  The Indiana Junior Academic Super Bowl Class is a competition covering five areas—math, English, social studies, science plus an interdisciplinary round.  Both the social studies and interdisciplinary teams finished in the top 10 at …read more.

Sava Rudo, 91, rural Akron, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Omaha, Neb., to Mike and Catherine (Bless) Rudo. He has lived in the Akron area for 26 years coming from Omaha, Neb. Sava married Barbara Holloway on …read more.

Nancy Sterk, 62, Akron, passed away 11:53 a.m. Sunday, May 3 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Nancy was born on June 24, 1952, in Rochester to Cornelius H. and Winnie (Kelderhouse) Sterk. She graduated from Akron High School in 1970. She was a member of Akron United Methodist Church. She worked at …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Location and hours are: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 12, Akron Public Library meeting room, 205 E. Rochester St. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Bourbon Public …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:23 a.m. Friday, May 1, South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Akron. Driver: Ryan J. Smith, 36, West CR 1150S, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 11:44 p.m. Thursday, April 30, North SR 15, south West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:21 a.m. East Pierceton Road east of CR 275E, Warsaw. Driver unknown. Police report the unknown driver of the vehicle was eastbound on Pierceton Road and failed to negotiate a left hand curve. The vehicle went off the road, hitting a REMC guide …read more.

Oma Manns, 87, 808 E. Main St., Akron, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Hickory Creek, Rochester, where she had resided for two and a half months. Oma was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on May 21, 1927 to Charles and Lula (Dotson) Hackworth. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three …read more.

Advancements in business and technology were recognized Saturday at the second annual Trine University Innovation Challenge presented by Fifth Third Bank. The top winner in the business category was submitted by Luke Summey, a 2014 graduate of Sturgis Public Schools, and his teacher Mickey Schulze. Summey’s product, Traydiums, grew from a computer-aided design project that …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, East CR 450N, west of North CR 375E, Warsaw. Driver: Nicole A. Smoker, 24, EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:36 a.m. Monday, April 6, North SR 13, south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. …read more.

Akron Church of God will host a community breakfast from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in the fellowship hall. The meal will be cooked and served by the steering committee, pastors, and people of United We Stand ministries and their families. The menu will include pancakes, sausage and eggs. Cost for the …read more.

Billy Leroy Yeager, 79, 401 South Cherry St., Akron, died March 25, 2015, in Fort Wayne, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. He was born on Jan. 4, 1936, in Leesburg, to Rev. Victor R. and Clara C. (Barnhart) Yeager. He lived 40 years in Akron coming from Middletown, Conn. Billy graduated from Burket School …read more.

Phyllis Virginia Steele, 86, Akron, died on 9:47 p.m. March 24, 2015, at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1928, in Wabash County, to Carl and Marie (Crumrine) Summers. Phyllis lived most of her life in Akron coming from Wabash. Phyllis married Max Wayne Huffman Nov. 7, 1946, in Akron. He died on …read more.

Jerry M. Honeycutt, 44, of rural Akron, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 26, 1970, in Rochester, to Jerry L. and Brenda (Jackson) Honeycutt. He formerly worked at General Tire of Wabash, and Wabash Valley of Silver Lake.He was a graduate of Manchester High School. He is survived by a daughter: Paige …read more.