Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews *UPDATE: Power has been restored in southern Kosciusko County.* CLAYPOOL — More than 1,000 NIPSCO customers are currently without power in southern Kosciusko County. The NIPSCO website shows multiple outages in Kosciusko County, including the areas of Claypool and Burket. A phone call to NIPSCO’s customer service line states that Silver …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, Burket Fire Department and Four Way EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident. The head-on collision occurred on South CR 450W, north of West CR 525S, Claypool. According to dispatch reports, two people were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — Several fire departments responded to a residential fire just north of the southern Kosciusko County border. At approximately 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Silver Lake Fire Department was called to a house fire at 5138 W. CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Soon after the initial call came out, Silver Lake Fire Department …read more.

WARSAW – Several of the hallowed halls of hoops still stand in and around Kosciusko County.

BURKET — At 10:22 a.m. Saturday, July 27, Kosciusko County Dispatch received a call regarding a man pinned underneath a vehicle in a garage at 207 E. Broadway Street in Burket. Dispatch was notified several minutes later that the man, identified as Christopher Witham, 63, Burket, was no longer beneath the Ford Mustang. It was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Seward Township Advisory Board member seat. Paul A. Onstott, Burket; and Matthew Smith, Akron, have both filed for the position. Efforts to reach both candidates on Friday were unsuccessful. Declarations of candidacy and statements of economic interests are available at the clerk’s office …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1500 block West CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to an animal complaint. 4:39 p.m. Monday, May 6, 300 block West Center St., Burket. Ginger A. Holloway reported a missing tire on a vehicle. Value: $200. 1:09 p.m. Monday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Based upon anonymous tips, the Claypool Police Department initiated a lengthy investigation at 107 W. Walnut St. Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, NET 43, joined the case, at the request of Claypool police officers. NET 43 continued to gather intelligence on the potential narcotics activity occurring at that location. On May 2, a …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

WARSAW — A Pierceton woman was arrested after stealing a cellular device left behind at her place of work. Rachelle Elizabeth Blankenship, 22, 240 EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, also showing an address of 120 E. Center St., Burket, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On Dec. 19, 2018, an officer with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 600W, Nappanee. Driver: Marc E. Earl, 46, North Elm Street, Silver Lake. Earl was traveling west on West CR 1350N when his vehicle lost traction. This caused his vehicle to leave …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals has filed complaints against a Burket couple and an Akron resident for violation of zoning ordinances. Both suits were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Monday, Oct. 22. Should the courts find in favor of the BZA and maximum fines be assessed, the penalties combined will amount …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Seward Township Burket Volunteer and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a structure fire near Beaver Dam Lake at 7374 W. Upper Bensart Drive, Claypool. According to firefighters on the scene, no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6400 block West SR 14, Silver Lake. Officers responded to a report of an adult male who violated a protection order by attempting to force entry into a residence of the protected person. 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:02 p.m. Sunday, June 24, East CR 1300N, east of North Old Road 15, Milford. Driver: Michael D. Morgan, 49, North CR 300E, Syracuse. Morgan was traveling east on CR 1300N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 12:04 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 200 block West South Street, Burket. Alexandria Nicole Griggs reported an invasion of privacy violation. Monday, Jan. 22, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Jamie Lee Hecke reported damage to items in their residence by an unwanted person. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, South CR 450W, west of West CR 525S, Burket. Drivers: Chandler T. Newsome, 17, West Kiwi Road, Claypool, and Rachel G. Parker, 41, West CR 600S, Claypool. Newsome turned too wide onto West CR 525S, hitting the Parker …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, East Backwater Road, east of EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Kevin D. Jones, 30, South SR 5, Pierceton, and Kristina L. Garman, 31, West CR 225S, Kimmell. Garman rear-ended Jones’ vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 7:27 a.m. …read more.

Frank J. Layne, 89, Burket, passed Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1927 in Phelps, Ky. to Orville and Clemtine (Hurley) Layne. He married on May 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Ky. to Gladys M. Blankenship, who passed Aug. 19, 2004. He was a mechanic for several area General Motors …read more.

BURKET — Burket and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 4459 W. CR 625S, Burket around 2:45 p.m. today, Monday, May 23. All residents were originally able to escape the house with three of their dogs, while two remained inside the house. The house was fully engulfed for around a half hour before …read more.

BURKET — The community is invited to attend the 13th Annual Burket Educational Center Graduation Celebration.  This event will be held in the Burket Educational Center Historic Gymnasium, 5095 South, 700 West, Burket, at 10 a.m. on Thursday May 19. The class of 2016 from Burket Educational Center will be honored for their accomplishments. This …read more.

BURKET — The Burket United Methodist Church is presenting the Aldersgate Experience program, which will last through the weekend of April 29. An evening service starts at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, led by Rev. Kevin Shelton. That service is followed the next at 4 p.m. with a healing by Rev. Tommy Hays. A free …read more.

BURKET — No one was injured in a head-on collision Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, but one of the drivers was cited. The accident occurred at 8:44 a.m. on West CR 700S, west of South CR 500W, Burket. Jose J. Castillo, 44, North CR 175E, Warsaw, was cited for driving while suspended following the accident. Kosciusko …read more.

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

BURKET —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 200S and CR 400W this afternoon. Initial reports are the driver of a red Ford Focus failed to see a white Oldsmobile, causing the vehicles to collide in the intersection. The Oldsmobile went off the southwest side of the roadway …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:02 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, North CR 850E, north of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Ray W. Hathaway, 57, East CR 150S, Pierceton. Hathaway’s vehicle struck a tree limb that was in the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 12:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, …read more.

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

A woman, who has had a warrant issued for her arrest since May 2014, was arrested Tuesday on that warrant and two failure to appear warrants in other cases. Cassie Jo Goble, 32, 6546 W. Grimme Lane, Claypool, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, on charges of dealing …read more.

By MEGAN BAUER Burket Country Neighbors BURKET — The Burket Country Neighbors 4-H club hosted a bingo night at Miller’s Merry Manor Sept. 29. 4-H members and approximately 20 residents participated in the lively and at times, slightly competive, bingo. Burket United Methodist Church provided the prizes and refreshments. Burket Country Neighbors meet the second …read more.

BURKET — Burket United Methodist Church will hold an Aldersgate Experience at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month.

Marshall Brooke Doran, 84, of Burket, passed at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. He was born in Burket on May 3, 1931, to Virgil and Blanche (Eherenman) Doran. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Sharon Williamson in Burket, and she survives. Survivors include his wife: Sharon Doran, Burket; son: Trent Doran; grandson: Keagan Doran. …read more.

BURKET — Burket United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an open house from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Pastor Gary Loy and congregation invite past parishioners and the public to come and enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice tea.

Marcella J. Meredith, 84, Burket, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Elmer and Blanche (Miller) Dickey. On Nov. 4, 1950, in Akron, Marcella was married to Vernon C. “Mumps” Meredith, who preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.

[weaver_youtube QFVNsRQHg-M rel=0]   Burket Educational Center held its annual graduate honors reception at 10 a.m. today. The ceremony honored 27 students who participated in the alternative education program. According to Micah Lukens, instructional assistant for the alternative education program, this is one of the largest classes to go through Burket Educational Center. The alternative school allows …read more.

Judith “Elaine” Seeley, 65, of Burket, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born on April 1, 1950, to Russell A. “Dean” and Mary Louise (Garber) Rowland. Elaine was a lifelong residence of Kosciusko County and graduate of Mentone High School. She was a …read more.

Judith “Elaine” Seeley, 65, of Burket, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 100 block EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Samantha Sinn reported problems with a juvenile. 12:33 a.m. Monday, April 27, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Tabatha M. Keplinger reported a battery occurred Sunday evening. 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, …read more.

Kurt Michael Miller, 17, rural Burket, passed away at 5:36 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence after a garden tractor accident. He was born on July 2, 1998, in Rochester, to Kyle and Melinda (Rebman) Miller. Kurt was a Tippecanoe Valley High School Junior. He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating the death of a 17-year-old near Burket. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 5:36 p.m. to the 8200 block of west CR 600S, Claypool, in regards to a machinery accident.  According to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officer’s arrived and located …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident near the intersection of SR 25 and South CR 700W, near Burket.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, North SR 19, north of West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Driver: Joshua J. Lardino, 29, West Maple Grove Road, Huntington. Lardino was unable to avoid hitting one of several horses in the roadway. The horse which was struck took …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:16 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 100 block North Buffalo Street, Burket. Lisa Marie Zartman reported an identity theft.

UPDATE: According to officials at the scene, there were no injuries as a result of the fire. The fire appears to have started in the garage of the home. At this time the fire is reportedly under control. INITIAL REPORT: Emergency personnel are currently responding to a mobile home fire located on SR 14 and …read more.

North Central Cooperative Inc. announced today that it would expanding its operations to Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the company will invest $8.27 million renovate to equip two buildings on a 78-acre crop service center in Mentone, adding more than 18,000 square-feet of production and office space. “Indiana knows agriculture. To cultivate agricultural …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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Crystal Kleckner, Gridley, Ill., $2,485.91 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Jessica Dye, Warsaw, $209 Grill Korner, Warsaw, $551 Joanne M. Koble v. …read more.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will bring the Mobile Food Pantry to Kosciusko County for three giveaways this month. At the Mobile Food Pantry events, fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank sets up tables at pre-scheduled locations where …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

Patrick Jamison Patrick Jamison became known in Kosciusko County last year for taking a hard stance on what he felt was an overall lack of caring county officials have for abused and neglected animals. Jamison, of Burket, was the driving source behind the conviction of Laci Harper for the starvation death of a German Shepherd …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.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 5, 2014 John Robert Drumm, 46, 4380 S. 100 E., LaGrange, arrested for possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance / narcotic, possession of methamphetamine and dealing / delivering / manufacturing methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 surety Brent Alan Dennison, 42, …read more.

Laci Rae Harper A home video showing two starving puppies launched a criminal investigation that wrapped today with the sentencing of the woman who admitted to the crime. Laci Harper, 27, of Burket, initially denied starving her two German Shepherd puppies insisting the dogs were being cared for. Instead, she told StaceyPageOnline.com in September 2013 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 27, 2014 Kurt Ryan Carter, 26, 12330 N. Creek Bend Ln., Milford, arrested for failure to appear on a felony. No bond Ashley Nicole Hughes, 31, 120 N. West St., Burket, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,000 …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8LyHZYhX1Eo rel=0] Clyde Bell was left homeless today after fire swept through his mobile home near Palestine Lake. Burket and Mentone Fire departments battled the blaze that started just before 6:30 p.m. According to the Bell, who just recently retired, he had been burning trash in an outside barrel, which spread to the trailer. “I …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 23, 2014 Terry Lee Morrisett, 33, 920 Anchorage Rd. Lot 104, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash April 22, 2014 Laci Rae Harper, 27, 107 E. Center St., Burket, arrested for two counts of check deception. Bond: $475 cash …read more.

Laci Rae Harper The woman accused of starving two German Shepherd puppies last fall was provided a plea bargain by Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton that would leave her with a felony record. Laci Harper, 27, of Burket, who also goes by the name Laci Bailey, was initially charged with two Class A misdemeanor charges …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, April 13, 4:00 a.m. West 500 South near South 800 West, Burket. Driver: Derek A. Wray, 24, 600 West, Warsaw. Wray lost control of his vehicle on gravel on the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway, struck and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 25, 2014 Nicole Ann Gillen, 22, 1066 Pike Shore Dr., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $500 cash D Ann Jackson, 34, 5152 S. 700 W., Burket, arrested for driving while suspended and check deception. Bond: $860.30 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

Betty L. Burkett, 71, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away 8:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Emma, Ky., to Elkana and Louverna (Osborn) Sexton. She was united in marriage to Donald Burkett in Floyd County, Ky., on Aug. 3, 1959. She was a …read more.