Akron Elementary Kindergarten registration at Akron Elementary School – Akron Elementary school will hold kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the cafeteria. Students attending kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. A birth certificate, shot records and …read more.

Helen Louise Hill, 86, of Peabody Home North Manchester and formally of Akron, Rochester and Peru, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 22 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Helen was born on Jan. 24, 1929 in Akron to Ralph Waldo and Marie (Berger) Whittenberger. She married Guy Hill Jr. on July 27, 1247 at …read more.

Judy A. Feldman, 70, of Akron, Indiana passed away at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Peabody Retirement Community of N. Manchester, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Warsaw on Jan. 17, 1945 to C. Wayne and Mary (Idle) Lynch. She married David L. Feldman on March 1965 in Mentone. She was …read more.

Adalberto Gutierrez, 57, of Akron, Indiana passed at 8:18 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on Sept. 24, 1957, in Tepatitlan DeMoreos, Jalisco, Mexico, to Salvador Gutierrez and Maria Delaluz Arias Munoz. On May 2, 1981, in Long Beach, Calif., he was married to Rachel Lucero. He was …read more.

AKRON – It takes a lot for a team to find success in the postseason. It usually takes a bit of luck, some skill, an unbelievable amount of hard work and a strong team bond certainly does not hurt. The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team has defied odds all season to get to the IHSAA …read more.

In a workshop series called “Guiding Good Choices” being offered in Akron, parents will learn how to strengthen their bonds with their children and reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. The five-week program is being offered by the Akron Elementary Parent Support Group from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, …read more.

Billy C. Wyatt, 83, of Akron, and formerly of Burbank, Ill., passed away at 1:19 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born May 2, 1931, in Dyer County, Tenn., to Dewey and Alice (Fisher) Wyatt. On Oct. 20, 1951, in Hernada, Miss., he was married to Janie E. Roberson, who passed …read more.

Carl Raymond Bays, 73, of Akron, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at his residence surrounded by family at the age of 73. In 1962, Carl went to work for the Floyd County Highway Department in Prestonsburg Ky., working there until the fall of 1964 when he moved to Indiana. In …read more.

AKRON – As the final seconds ticked off the clock the home crowd could be heard chanting, “T-R-C! T-R-C!” It was a moment the entire Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team has been waiting for all season. The final buzzer went off and with that the Lady Vikings were officially Three Rivers Conference champions. Their final …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation was well represented at the 103rd Annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. The keynote speaker for the evening was University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendnet Brett Boggs encourages TVSC patrons to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held …read more.

AKRON – Twice is nice. For the second year in a row the NorthWood boys basketball team took home top prize in the Winning Edge Holiday Tournament. The Panthers downed Fairfield Friday night and came back to Tippecanoe Valley High School Saturday night to hand a decisive loss to the Vikings on their home court …read more.

Patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are encouraged to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 7100 block West CR 1150S, Akron. Gerald S. Pitman reported someone shooting caused damage to a residential building. 3:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 900 block North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw. Jay Johnson reported the theft of cash removed …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs presented plaques of appreciation to retiring Board members Rod Eaton and Mark Wise at Monday night’s board meeting. (See TVS Board Says Farewell To Two Longtime Members) Eaton served on the Board for 16 years and Wise for 20 …read more.

By BRYAN MURPHY President, Tippecanoe Valley School Board Recently I was asked to write a message that demonstrates how the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation School Board supports collaboration in our schools. In addition to leadership, character and achievement, collaboration is one of the school corporation’s Core Values as indicated in the following Value Statement, “We …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The head cook of Mentone Elementary School, Nikki Rutherford, was honored by the Tippecanoe Valley School Board during it’s December meeting. Rutherford is the recipent of the Pillar Award for outstanding staff. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has many wonderful individuals amont its classified staff who, …read more.

By LISA PAXTON FFA Advisor, Tippecanoe Valley High School The Tippecanoe Valley FFA recently held their annual Greenhand Celebration to honor the first year members in the FFA Chapter. These young members have studied the history of the FFA Association, recited the FFA Creed, practiced parliamentary procedure, investigated potential agricultural industry career avenues, including a …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Akron Community Relations Task Force The Akron Community Relations Task Force will host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Akron Carnegie Public Library for the purpose of providing current, accurate information on immigration reform. The presenter will be Luz Ostrognai, immigration supervisor of the Catholic Charities …read more.

The first distribution of teacher performance grants from the State of Indiana was distributed last week to more than 1,300 schools with more than $30 million given to reward “high-performing” teachers. Locally, nearly all schools received grants to disperse as bonuses to teachers with only Wawawsee School Corporation (see related) and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School …read more.

AKRON – NorthWood used the efforts of several swimmers to beat host Tippecanoe Valley in both boys and girls swim duals Monday night. The Panther boys won nine of the 12 events to claim a 90-48 win while the Lady Panthers grabbed 10 of the 12 events in a 107-72 triumph. Kate Jarvis, Megan Stankovich …read more.

[weaver_youtube xn9Ub1X9Kr8 rel=0] AKRON – It looked like two different Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball teams playing Saturday night. A sluggish host fell behind Westfield early in the championship game of the Thanksgiving Classic hosted by Tippecanoe Valley, only for a second-half surge to lift the Lady Vikings to a title after a thrilling 49-46 win. …read more.

AKRON – Plymouth’s middle school boys basketball teams took three of four games against the Tippecanoe Valley seventh and eighth grade teams. Valley won the seventh grade ‘A’ game 39-33, led by Tanner Trippiedi’s 12 points. Braxton Tolson and Jaydin Conley added eight points apiece. Plymouth won the ‘B’ game 31-12. No statistics were provided. …read more.

Richard Fry, 46, of Akron, passed away at 3:54 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, after being in failing health since July 20. He was born on Jan. 21, 1968, in South Bend, to Richard A. and Jacqueline (Nowak) Fry. On April 22, 1988, in Rochester, he was married to Shelly (Tarter) Fry. She …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers from the District One Post are investigating two separate ATV accidents which occurred today just hours apart in the local area. Jacob Bailey, 13, Akron, suffered a fractured pelvis when his ATV struck a washout in a field in Kosciusko County near the intersection of 500W and 800S. Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:39 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, South SR 19 north of West CR 900N, Akron. Driver: Cory W. Rogers, 27, East 18th Street, Rochester. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:09 p.m. Friday, …read more.

John C. Kline, 53, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in the Wabash County Hospital Emergency Room. He was born June 28, 1961, in Warsaw, to John E. and Annette (Roland) Kline. He graduated from Southwestern High School, Colorado Springs. He was a landscaper. Survivors include the mother of his children, …read more.

[weaver_youtube EXy1MJfnl2U rel=0] AKRON – For two teams coming into Friday night’s football contest with something to prove, Whitko spent more time proving its point in a 34-16 win at Tippecanoe Valley. Both teams came into the night’s contest limping after lopsided losses last week in statement games. Valley started off red hot but cooled …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, West CR 400N, west of Wallace Road, Warsaw. Driver: Bethany C. Shively, 23, North County Line Road, Etna Green. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, South CR 1000W, north of CR 900S, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Oak & Alley/Three Crowns Coffee Jazz Night with Shaken Not Stirred – 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 Warsaw Performing Arts Center Bluegrass Gathering – 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. …read more.

Glova M. Weaver, 86, of rural Macy, Ind., and rural Akron, Ind., passed at 2:19 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Woodbridge Health Care of Logansport, Ind. She was born on June 5, 1928, Jasper County, Ind., Odos and Bessie (Timm) Poisel. She was married on Dec. 11, 1954, in Tracy, Ind., to Lloyd M. Weaver. He …read more.

Wyatt Davis, 14, of Akron, Ind., passed at his residence Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. He was born Sept. 10, 1999, Warsaw, Ind. Wyatt was an eighth grader at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. He enjoyed old cars, reading, and working at Hoffman Body Shop where he worked for over a year. He was a good student that …read more.

Keith E. Childers, 65, of rural Akron, Ind., passed away at 1:40 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at his residence after being in failing health since last April. He was born on Oct. 26, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to John and Mary (Parker) Childers. On Sept. 2, 2005, in Mentone, Ind., to Deneice E. McFadden, she survives. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 5, 2014 Dorotha Stephanie Tackett, 49, 411 Parker Street, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 or more. Bond: $550 cash John Everett Tarlton, 31, 5737 E. 100 South, Pierceton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Sept. 4, 2014 …read more.

John P. Zimmerman, 77, of Akron, Ind., 10:25 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2104, at his residence surrounded by his family after being homebound for the last 2 weeks. He was born March 16, 1937, in Rochester, Ind., to Robert Byron Zimmerman and Sarah ‘Sally’ Chamberlin. On Dec. 28, 1957, in Akron, he was married to Marvus A. Hively at …read more.

Chris Harshman, 58, Saint Petersburg, Fla., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away on Aug. 16, 2014, at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Fla. He served in the USAF from 1977 to 2014 as a master sergeant and was an aircraft mechanic. Harshman also served in the Gulf War and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He is survived by …read more.

Patricia A. Baker, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed at 7:29 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at her residence near Warsaw, Ind. She was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Merl and Anna Elizabeth (Shepherd) Rowland. On Jan. 3, 1945, in Silver Lake, Ind., she was married to Donald J. …read more.

Gloria A. Eaton, 82, of Rochester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at LifeCare Center of Rochester, Ind.  She was born Nov. 14, 1931, to Clyde and Bernice (Squires) Pontius. On Nov. 20, 1950, she married Billie W. Eaton in Akron. He died Feb. 8, 2008. She was …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: Blackford Law Office v. Chayla, Christina and Shaun Conwell, Warsaw, $1,264 Chasity and Christopher Pauwels, Milford, $2,756.09 Capital Alliance Financial v. Aron D. Leininger, Akron, $3,251.76 Matthew …read more.

Gloria A. (Dolly) Eaton, 82, of Rochester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Life Care Center, Rochester. No visitation or services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.  

On Saturday, Aug. 9, Sloane’s Fine Food & Spirits, located at 108 E Rochester St., Akron, will host the Jessikah Stahl Band. The high energy performance comes all the way from Nashville, Tenn., and will begin at 9 p.m. and conclude at 12 a.m. The setlist consists mainly of popular country music such as Miranda Lambert …read more.

The Franklin Township Advisory Board has a new member. On July 24 at the Franklin Township Republican Caucus in Mentone, Buni Leininger of Akron was elected to the board.

Joseph Secrist, 5909 S 1000 W, Mentone, and Buni Leininger, 8370 W 1000 S, Akron, have filed a Declaration of Candidacy with me for the position of Franklin Township Advisory Board, in the upcoming Republican Caucus on July 24, 2014 at 7 p.m. The deadline for filing a Declaration of Candidacy with Randy Girod, Kosciusko …read more.

[weaver_youtube QevJy48HObU rel=0] There was no shortage of Independence Day celebrations around Kosciusko County this year. Those of you who took advantage of our Fourth of July listing know this full well. We asked our readers to submit their photos from their Fourth of July festivities. We assembled what we received in the video above. Have …read more.

Rochester is facing a federal lawsuit that claims the city and Fulton County encourages bad police work. The Rochester Sentinel reports that attorneys for Erik Sampsel, of Akron, filed a civil rights action in Northern Indiana District Court at South Bend on June 12. The suit specifically names Rochester Police Officers Jesse M. Reason and Ed Haines …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Friday, July 4 – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Fireman’s breakfast will take place Friday, July 4 – 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. the 5K walk/run registration will begin at Akron Elementary school with the race beginning at 8 …read more.

Maradean M. Bucher, 92, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and formerly of Silver Lake, Ind., and Akron, Ind., passed away at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 30, 1921, in Silver Lake, Ind., to Ammon and Mary Young Bucher. She had a distinguished career with 41 years …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Safety Committee conducted a safety audit of all TVSC buildings in the spring of 2013. It was determined that school day entry procedures at all TVSC buildings needed to be safer and use the same process at every building. During the summer of 2013, the Department of Homeland Security – Secured …read more.

Dear Editor, As the anniversary of Tim Fleck‘s death approaches, I am sure he is missed very much by all who loved him. So, as a friend to Kelly, I would like to honor him and all police officers with this poem: Noble was he. Noble was he. A lawman was he. Someone so special …read more.

Lynne M. Severns, 60, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2014, at her residence She was born Feb. 22, 1954, in South Bend, Ind., to Howard A. and Grace A. (Ammons) Scanlon. On Oct. 18, 1980, in Rochester, Ind., she was married to Roger D. Severns. He survives. Lynne was a nurse at …read more.

Oscar McCloughan, 69, of rural Akron, Ind., passed away at 12:01 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, at his residence after being in failing health for the last five weeks. He was born July 14, 1944, in Rochester, Ind., to Maynard “Hap” and Josephine (Hopkins) McCloughan. On Jan. 11, 1964, he married Betty J. Holloway in Burket, Ind.  …read more.

Nita D. Messer, 67, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her son’s residence. She was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Rochester, Ind., to Harry and Martha (Dunsizer) Norman.  She was a graduate of Aubbeenaubbee High School. On June of 1962, she was married to Emmitt …read more.

Adam Arnett, 78, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of rural Roann, Ind., passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday May 2, 2014, at his residence after being in failing healthy for several months. He was born on Nov. 15, 1935, in Floyd County, Ky., to Henry and Sally (Shepherd) Arnett. On Oct. 11, 1958, in Prestonsburg, Ky., he was married …read more.

Peggy Walters, treasurer at Akron Elementary School, was recently honored by the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees as a recipient of the TVSC Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has many wonderful individuals among its classified staff who work very hard and receive little recognition. This is …read more.

Con and Sharon (Heighway) Shewman, 9900 E. Division Road, Akron, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, Akron, hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple has two children: Ron (and spouse Peg) Shewman and Jennifer (and …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: Alan Kado v. Stacy Richardson, Warsaw, $605.48 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jamie M. Brainard, Warsaw, $2,089.10 Reginald Gibbs, Warsaw, $5,121.71 Annie and Chad Zartman v. Elizabeth …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 26, 2014 Darryl A. Fields, 47, 1216 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety Jeremy Lee Young, 40, 7146 E. 1000 N., Syracuse, arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Lisa Marie …read more.

Margaret Ann ‘Peg’ Shaffer, 92 of Kaleva, Mich., and formerly of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Akron, Ind., passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind., at 9:55 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Oakwood Cemetery, Cremation Gardens, Warsaw, Ind. Pastor Erik …read more.

Janie E. Wyatt, 79, of Akron, Ind., passed at 11:29 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Ind. She was born Oct. 31, 1934, in Dyer County, Tenn., to Marvin and Mackie (Essary) Roberson. On Oct. 20, 1951, in Hernada, Mississippi, she married Billy C. Wyatt, who survives. Janie worked for …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 18, 2014 Janet S. Ashcraft, 45, 14521 E. 125 S., Akron, arrested for possession of meth and paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000 surety Bryce Lee Truman, 26, 67842 U.S. 33, Goshen, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 Don Dewayne Stutzman, 44, 11886 …read more.

Norman L. Tinkey, 82, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 8:05 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, Ind. He was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Claypool, Ind., to Clarence L. and Cleo A. (Jones) Tinkey. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Akron, Ind., at the Akron Church of the Brethren to Rozella M. Holloway, she …read more.

A community pancake, sausage and egg breakfast will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. or until food is gone Saturday, April 26, in the fellowship hall at Akron Church of God, 301 S. West St., Akron. The meal will be cooked and served by the steering committee and pastors of United We Stand …read more.

Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000 S., Akron, will be hosting a guest handbell soloist for a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 18. Kristine Stout from “Joybell,” a musical handbell ministry based out of Clinton Township, Mich., will be providing a very special inspirational concert entitled “The Story of Holy Week,” …read more.

Lauraine Sterk, 89, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of South Holland, Ill., passed away at 5:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind., She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to Thomas and Rica (VanSanten) Slager. On April 18, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., she was married to John C. Sterk. He preceded …read more.

Once again Grace College is hosting the National Christian College Athletic Association tournaments right here in our back yard. Once again both the men’s and women’s teams are participating in the tournament, leaving 14 spots open for other schools to come to Winona Lake for a weekend full of faith-based fun. And once again, you …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 2, 3:39 p.m. East 450 North near North 100 East, Warsaw. Driver: Sidney R. Troyer, 17, 300 East, Warsaw. Troyer lost control of her vehicle, exited the roadway and the vehicle overturned. No injuries reported. Damages: up …read more.

AKRON – For Tippecanoe Vikings junior wrestler Devin Childers, it has been a long climb. Childers has devoted his life to organized wrestling since his middle school days and the hard work has finally paid off. On Friday evening Childers, a 132-pound grappler, will compete in the IHSAA Wrestling State Finals in Indianapolis. The road …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: Davis Kohnen & Assoc. LLC v. Lisa Hite and John May, Warsaw, $1,604 Dewayne Busz v. Elaine Lackey, Warsaw, $1,399 Michelle and Steve Ritchie, Warsaw, $974 Glen …read more.

Another day passes, another day of athletic cancellations in the area. Starting off Tuesday’s list is the fifth grade girls basketball game between Triton and Akron. The game has been moved to Tuesday, Feb. 4, with a 4:30 p.m. start at Triton. Wawasee’s JV and varsity girls basketball games at Tippecanoe Valley have been scratched. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 19, 7:54 p.m. Armstrong Road near 475 East, North Webster. Driver: Tristan R. Mauk, 17, Blaine Street, North Webster. Mauk hit a patch of ice, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle. The vehicle hit …read more.

Karen Frolick, 59, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 8:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at her residence surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Rochester, Ind., to Waitsel L. and Adeline (Matzat) Wright. She was a member of the Akron High School Class of 1973. Karen was presently …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, Jan. 11, 6:07 p.m. Kory Fields reported attempted identity theft at 200 block of Main Street in Warsaw. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2:00 p.m. Report of property damage accident on private property at 8300 block of SR 19 in …read more.

Francis “Pat” J. Tarter, 84, of Rochester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away at 6:13 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at her home. She was born May 29, 1929, in Wabash, Ind., to C.G. and Lerrenia (Ryall) Lehman. On Oct. 5, 1947, in Greenfield, Ind., she married Fred O. Tarter. He died on …read more.

Ethel D. Johnson, 75, of Akron, Ind., passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. She was born on April 13, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Amos Lester and Gladys (Prater) Dotson. On Feb. 5, 1984, she and Henry Johnson, Jr. were joined in marriage. In 2007 they moved and made their …read more.

Nayomia Maple, 70, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at her residence. She was born on July 30, 1943, in Hurley, Va., Hannible and Katherine (Justice) Lester. On July 6, 1964, in Hurley, she was married to Ervin Dotson. He preceded her in death. On June 3, 1978, in North Manchester, Ind., …read more.

William Walston, 74, of Akron, Ind., passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1939, in Baltimore, Md. He was married to Mary Ann Carol, who preceded him in death. William worked for Dragon Products of Akron, Ind., working as a security guard where he was currently employed. He loved …read more.

[weaver_youtube EFrjcZlwgec rel=0] AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley basketball team ran into the wrong team, at the wrong time when it hosted Culver Military Academy. Over the past two seasons the Academy has gone a dismal 2-42 since its run to the State Finals in March of 2011. But the team is aimed at making …read more.

Indiana State Police say it could be several days before they know why the driver of a semi tanker crashed his rig through a Fulton County home, but today police say neither drugs nor alcohol were involved. At about 2:20 p.m. Thursday, the semi driver, David Bolt, 56, of Cabery, Ill., was eastbound on SR …read more.

Polly Ann Finney, 68, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Ind., as a result of a fall at her residence Sunday. She was born on April 13, 1945, in Rochester, Ind., to Paul E. and Emelyn Evelyn (Harter) Fites. On Dec. 26, 1965, at …read more.

Lucile Emma Lewis, 101, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 2:58 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at Life Care Center of Rochester, Ind. On April 28, 1912, Lucile was born in Athens, Ind., to Samuel Francis and Stella Ann Feece Nicodemus. Lucile and Raymond Harold Lewis were married on March 18, 1930. She is survived by …read more.

Anna Mae Smith, 85, of Baton Rouge, La., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Mali’s Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, Ga., where she lived for the past year and a half. She was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Akron, Ind., to Oliver Clell Lowmaster and Eleanor Bowers Lowmaster. She married …read more.

Amy Lozano just wants her dog, Fred, back home. “He is my dog and should be returned to his rightful owner and family,” she said. Lozano has been fighting an online and apparent uphill battle with One Dog At a Time Rescue based in Kosciusko County ever since she said she found her beloved dog …read more.

H. Jean Conner, 85, of Akron, Ind., passed away  at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at her residence She was born Dec. 25, 1927, in Miami County, Ind., to Edwin and Florence (Larson) Feller. On Dec. 1, 1946, she married Harold E. Conner in Santa Fe, Ind. He passed away Sept. 9, 2000. Jean …read more.

Akron Concrete Products Inc. was recently awarded the 2013 Ultimate Service Provider designation by Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. The Ultimate Service Provider is the highest service honor possible for Wilbert licensees and is earned by passing rigorous on-site inspections in manufacturing and service. All Wilbert licensees are subject to regular inspections by WFSI field service …read more.

Akron Concrete Products, Inc. was recently awarded the 2013 Ultimate Service Provider designation by Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. (WFSI). The Ultimate Service Provider is the highest service honor possible for Wilbert licensees and is earned by passing rigorous on-site inspections in manufacturing and service. All Wilbert licensees are subject to regular inspections by WFSI field …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School will be holding a press conference Tuesday to introduce and provide information about the Tippecanoe Valley School Forest Nature Trail. TVHS will be recognizing the Pike Lumber Company for its work in completing the trail, which includes 18 numbered plaques along the wooded path that identifies species of trees and plants. …read more.

Mary Jane Gearhart, 80, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 7:40 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at her residence She was born Aug. 7, 1933, in Peru, Ind., to George and Agnes (Shauman) Phillipy. On April 11, 1951, in Akron, she was married to Max J. Gearhart. He preceded her in death She worked at Chamberlain Products …read more.

William M. Gillespie, 97, Rock Lake, Akron, Ind., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at his residence. He was born at VanWert, Ohio on Jan. 16, 1916, to Joshua and Mary May (Sherburn) Gillespie. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1935 and on Nov. 20, 1938, he married Selena L. …read more.

Arden J. Harrold, 79, formerly of Kewanna, Ind., and Akron, Ind., and most recently of Hickory Creek of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. He was born on Oct. 8, 1933, in Mentone, Ind., to Gail E. and Mildred (Kindig) Harrold. Arden was a Mentone High …read more.

Ninabelle Swick, 93, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 8:29 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind. She was born in Miami County on Jan. 20, 1920, to Wallace and Bertha (Zegafuse) Powell. She married Orval Glenn Swick on Nov. 22, 1939, in Macy. He preceded her in death Oct. …read more.

Gary L. Adams, 59, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 11:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at his residence after being in failing health for 6 weeks. He was born May 14, 1954, in Rochester, Ind., to Jack Jr. and Aleene (Lowry) Adams. On Sept. 22, 1984, he married Jennifer J. Bickel in Akron. She …read more.

Gary L. Adams, 59, of Akron, Ind., passed away at 11:20 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Jeni Adams, Akron; daughter: Jamie Adams, Akron; son: Ryan (Chaitra) Adams, Akron; and a sister: Diane (Rick) Landis, Macy, Ind. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. …read more.

AKRON – “There were moments of pure brilliance and then there were moments of ‘What were you thinking?’” Lady Viking head coach Mallory Eaton’s comment said it best Tuesday night. Tippecanoe Valley hosted Wawasee in the 2013 volleyball season opener in the two rival’s fifth match up in three seasons. This time it was Wawasee …read more.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy pilot program at Tippecanoe Valley High School began Tuesday, Aug. 20. YEA! classes will meet each Tuesday through the school year and will incorporate project based learning within a multi-subject class that combines English, government and economics with the goal of building a student toolbox for success. The 26 students will …read more.

Betty Lou Miller, 79, of rural Akron, Ind., passed at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester, Ind. She was born Sept. 18, 1933, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to O.C. and Dora (Craft) Howard. She attended Rochester High School. On Oct. 19, 1950, in Rochester, she was married to Dale L. ‘Butch’ Miller. He …read more.

Geraldine P. Denning, 75, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away at 1:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and companion. She was born Nov. 24, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., to parents John and Gladys (Wiggins) Speller. She was a graduate of Bowen High School in 1955. …read more.

AKRON, Ind. – The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been awarded continuing accreditation by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. This means that the system and all of its schools are accredited, and that the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is recognized across the nation as a …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is accepting applications for non-resident students (students residing outside the school corporation boundaries) who would like to attend any TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, or Tippecanoe Valley High School  – during the 2013-2014 school year. This includes full-day kindergarten classes at Akron …read more.

James Sellers, 71, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of Hoffman Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:25 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Ind.  He was born on July 2, 1941, in Warsaw, Ind., to James and Janice (Shand) Sellers. James served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969. He was a Staff …read more.