Lincoln Elementary’s recently retired principal, Cathy Snyder, received a surprise parade Wednesday, June 17.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC bids a fond farewell to Bruce Goslee, president and CEO of KREMC. Goslee has helped keep the lights on for Hoosiers for over four decades, said a news release from Kosciusko REMC. “I started working in the electric utility business when I was 19 years old,” Goslee said. “Providing electricity to …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys basketball head coach Doug Ogle announced Monday he is stepping away from coaching after 35 years.

SYRACUSE – Nika Prather dedicated over half her life to bettering a sport. Prather now will retire from high school gymnastics with those people right behind her.

INDIANAPOLIS – IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year.

MILFORD — It was just announced the Milford United Methodist Preschool, 208 W. Catherine St., will be closing in May after the graduation of its current preschool class.

WARSAW – Longtime area official Jay Smith is choosing to retire after nearly four decades of service.

AKRON — An open house will commemorate 40 years in education and the retirement of outgoing Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Akron Elementary School cafeteria, 202 E. Rural St., Akron. The celebration is open to the public and …read more.

AKRON – Duane Burkhart is set to retire after 35 years of countless contributions as a coach, teacher and athletic director at Tippecanoe Valley High School.

AKRON – Longtime Tippecanoe Valley Athletic Director Duane Burkhart will retire at the end of the current school year.

WARSAW—Animal Welfare League Executive Director Darla McCammon has announced plans to retire. A search is underway for a qualified replacement. McCammon has given her intentions to retire to her board of directors. “We have had an unbelievable ten years in turning this shelter around into the no-kill organization that is thriving today,” McCammon said. “I have been …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert and members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recognized K-9 Rex for 10 years of service Monday, Feb. 5. Rex was officially retired from duty during a ceremony with his handler, Sgt. Travis Shively. Shively will continue to care for Rex into his retirement after approximately 1200 deployments for …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc., recognized two retiring board members.

WARSAW—Rick Paczkowski, executive director at Kosciusko Home Care and Health, announced at the March board meeting his intention to retire at the end of 2017.

INDIANA STATE POLICE BREMEN POST — After more than nine years of dedicated service Indiana State Trooper Mick Dockery and his K-9 partner Hondo have completed their last search as Hondo now settles into retirement.

SYRACUSE — The public is invited to a retirement party honoring Cheryl Manning. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Lakeland Youth Center, 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse.

INDIANAPOLIS -IHSAA Assistant Commissioner Phil Gardner will retire on July 1.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met for a short meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. The first order of business was presented by County Auditor Michelle Puckett regarding the retirement line item for the fiscal budget for 2017. In the original approved Council budget, there was a reduction in retirement benefits for the Sheriff’s department. After …read more.

SYRACUSE – Kem Zolman announced his retirement as the Wawasee girls basketball coach on Wednesday.

A new report from BankRate.com finds that 30 million Americans tapped their retirement savings for an emergency within the past year. BankRate Senior Analyst, Greg McBride, said the report also found that 21 million Americans aren’t saving for retirement at all and many who are saving aren’t putting away enough. “The next big hurdle for a lot …read more.

SYRACUSE — “I was told years ago, you would know when it is time to retire,” said Tony Ciriello, “I know it is time.” Ciriello’s resignation as Syracuse Police Chief is also a retirement from law enforcement after 34 years wearing a badge. Ciriello hand delivered his letter of resignation to Paul Stoelting, president of …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Peabody Retirement Community will host a once-in-a-lifetime live auction of more than 300 lots of fine antiques—from classic copper weathervanes, to original Hummel figurines dating back to the 1930s, to impressive pieces of classic furniture and crystal—to support endowments at the community.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Fire Department is celebrating the career of firefighter Jeff “Robo” Rostochak, who retires later this month. Friends, family and fellow firefighters gathered Friday afternoon, July 24, at the fire station on Center Street to visit, reminisce and enjoy a slice of cake in Rostochak’s honor. “He’s been an asset to the …read more.

Were you one of those who participated in the recent Hero’s 5K to benefit Beaman Home, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Prosecutor’s Victim’s Assistance? Were you one wearing a costume? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event. Hero’s 5K photos, taken April 25, are now available on our Area …read more.

More events have been added on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area Photos, which debuted on InkFreeNews.com in early March, is continuing to grow. Photos from the 2015 Quiz Bowl have been added with World Compassion Day 2015 soon to be added. Additional photos from 2014 events have …read more.

Last week Area Photos debuted on InkFreeNews.com The first photos to appear were of Warsaw’s first ever polar bear plunge. Now we have added three more sets of photos from the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Daddy-Daughter Dance, Bob Long’s retirement from the Warsaw Police Department and The Cowboy Shoot. The link to Area Photos …read more.