ERAPSCO, Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded a $195,217,585 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-14-D-0025) to exercise an option for the procurement of up to 141,500 AN/SSQ series sonobuoys, and 10,000 MK-84 signal underwater sound devices. Work will be performed in De Leon Springs, Florida (51.7 percent), and Columbia City, Indiana (48.3 …read more.

Margaret A. Crouch, 70, formerly of Syracuse, died Friday morning, Oct. 3, 2014 at her son, Stephen’s, home, Matthews, N.C. She was born March 27, 1944, in Huntington, a daughter of James H. and Virginia D. (Binnion) Riordan. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. She graduated from Larwill High School and International …read more.

Cleo L. Brown, 81, of Columbia City, passed away at 6:36 pm Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on April 24, 1933, in Whitley County, he was the son of Lee and Ethel (Weeks) Brown. On Nov, 14, 1959, he married Annabelle L. Brown. A lifetime resident in Whitley County, Cleo graduated …read more.

WARSAW – The stage is set for the 2014 Warsaw Boys Tennis Sectional Championship. After an evening full of competition between five local schools, the Whitko and Warsaw tennis squads emerged as the two best and will square off Thursday night at Warsaw Community High School. The Tigers made quick work of Tippencanoe Valley, dumping …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – The East Noble Girls Golf Regional presents the final hurdle in the race to Carmel and the state finals. In what is shaping up to be a very wide open tournament Saturday at Cobblestone Golf Course, there is more hope than ever that ‘this could be the year’ for many. Which includes teams …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee made up for a miscue in a big way Wednesday, recovering to shut out Columbia City 2-0 in boys soccer at Warrior Field. The Warriors overcame a missed penalty kick by Ricky Camargo in the 55th minute of a scoreless game. Camargo found redemption just five minutes later by drawing a penalty, …read more.

Robert H. Rucker, 84, formerly of rural Columbia City, died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was transported Sunday from Markle Health & Rehab. He was born July 26, 1930 in Champagne County, Ohio a son of William E. and Josephine (Hart) Rucker. His formative years were …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Solstice Medical, a leading provider of advanced surgical supply chain software solutions for the healthcare industry, announced it has secured $2.5 million in financing. Of the $2.5 million, $1 million was made through the state of Indiana’s 21st Century Research & Technology Fund, a direct investment program targeting revenue-generating and high …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Thursday’s game with Columbia City was not an opener to remember for the Whitko boys soccer team. City (2-0) peppered the Whitko net to the tune of five goals in the first half in an eventual 6-2 romp. Whitko had Keegan Hicks score in the first half, assisted by Daniel Kirkham, then …read more.

Dare I say it, Kosciusko? Can it really be true? Is football FINALLY back!? Yes, yes it is. *and there was much rejoicing* Finally we can forget about pretending that we like the summer. Who really enjoys the lake and the sandbar? I mean, did we really enjoy warm weather all that much? Now we …read more.

At 2:15 p.m. today, Warsaw Community High School received a threat via phone. Local law enforcement was involved and safety protocols were followed in accordance with the school safety plan. The threat was determined to be non-credible after an extensive sweep of the building, according to a statement released by WCHS. Troy Akers, WCHS building …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Outlined against a blue-gray August sky, the Wawasee girls golf team picked up the win in its first match of the season on Tuesday afternoon. It was not the most desirable of conditions as the Lady Warriors struggled on the rain soaked fairways and greens of Eagle Glen Golf Course. Despite the …read more.

The Columbia City Police Department advises the public to avoid U.S. 30 in Columbia City due to pavement resurfacing, beginning tomorrow. The Indiana Department of Transportation has informed the city that Mill-and-Fill paving activities will be occurring on U.S. 30 within the city limits, beginning Friday, July 25. This construction will cause lane restrictions and …read more.

Josephine Moore, 85, of Columbia City, Ind., formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 17, 1928 to Belva and Crow Nelson in Blue River KY. She was the oldest daughter of 10 children. Sixty-eight years ago, on July …read more.

Warner Electric LLC, a manufacturer of PTO clutches and brakes for lawn tractors, agriculture equipment and diesel engines, announced plans today to consolidate its South Beloit, Ill., operations to Columbia City, creating up to 20 new jobs by 2018. “For companies looking to expand, Indiana stands out as a state that works,” said Indiana Secretary …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – There isn’t much a team can do when the hosts shoot a score like Columbia City shot Thursday afternoon. Defending the Eagle Glen home course to a tee, the Eagles posted a 148 and played like they owned the course. Wawasee could only bow out gracefully with its 168. “Columbia City played …read more.

[weaver_youtube vReL32avXfw rel=0] WARSAW – Day one of the Warsaw Girls Tennis Sectional went per expectation. Both of Columbia City’s doubles teams were solid and the Eagles needed just one singles court to win. It received two in a 4-1 team win while Wawasee’s one singles player, Katy Ashpole, will move on in the individual …read more.

Doty’s Boys Crush Columbia City Wawasee, after a swinging gate loss Monday night at East Noble, maintained its strong offense to open the 2014 season with a 16-9 varsity baseball win at Columbia City. The Warriors, after opening with a four-run first inning, had to rally when the Eagles took an 8-7 lead after three …read more.

Antonides Helps Tennis To Win Wawasee tennis finally opened its season Wednesday afternoon after three weather scrubs. The drama was good on day one as Jada Antonides needed three sets to earn the third win of Wawasee’s 3-2 victory at Lakeland. The match was moved back from Monday’s weather postponement. Antonides, playing at two singles, …read more.

It was 70 degrees Sunday, and snowed Monday night. Oh, Indiana, you never cease to amaze! Well, that being said, high schools are sending in cancellations for Tuesday ball games throughout the area. Up first, Wawasee High School. The girls track meet at Goshen with Plymouth, the Northern Lakes Conference opener for all three clubs, …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. — Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) and USSI, a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics Holdings announce the award of subcontracts valued at $13.3 million from their ERAPSCO/Sonobuoy TechSystems joint venture. The contract is for the manufacture of Passive and Active Sonobuoys in support of multiple international awards for exercises planned with the U.S. Navy as …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.

SYRACUSE – This will likely be a common theme in the next couple of weeks. Schools are cancelling sports in advance because of the weather. Wawasee isn’t messing around, already pulling the plug on the home boys and girls track meets Monday, March 24, with Columbia City. The softball scrimmage this Saturday, March 22, at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The bracket is out and March Madness is finally underway. The NCAA tournament selection committee went to work and unleashed the blue print for the annual madness on Sunday evening. 68 teams made the cut while others watched the proverbial bubble burst. All roads lead to the Lonestar State this year as Dallas …read more.

The Posh Frog is celebrating its one-year anniversary by hosting an open house Tuesday, April 1. The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Owner Gretchen Kellems invites everyone to check out the best kept secret in Warsaw. This unique consignment store carries gently used, quality clothing at affordable prices. The consignment …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. – Sites Medical LLC, a medical device company serving the orthopedic industry, announced plans today to expand its operations and create up to 45 new jobs by 2017. “The motor of the medical device industry is centered in northeast Indiana,” said Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Top graduates …read more.

Roderick Allison King, 83, of rural Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born Oct. 3, 1930 in DeKalb County, Ind., to the late Harold and Henrietta (Packer) King. His formative years were spent in Butler, Ind. He graduated from …read more.

Some Whitley County residents are without power today so warming stations have been established. Whitley County Emergency Management has arranged for the Churubusco Fire Department, city hall council room, Whitley County Government Center, Columbia City YMCA, St. Matthews Church and the Thorncreek Township Fire Department to all serve as warming stations. Today’s bitter cold temperatures …read more.

Slick roads resulted in an auto accident in Whitley County this morning that claimed the life of Russell Bertrand, 70. His wife, Sharon Bertrand, 68, sustained minor injuries. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Russell Bertrand was driving the couple’s 2002 Ford van north on SR 205 when he lost control on the snow …read more.

Offensive Woes Again For Lady Warriors Finding the bottom of the bucket has been an issue for Wawasee the past month of girls basketball. Averaging just under 30 points per game in its last six contests, Wawasee couldn’t reach its average in a 32-25 loss at Columbia City Tuesday night. In just an 11-9 score …read more.

Hazel C. Fiandt, 84, of Columbia City, Ind., died at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, in the emergency room of Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was transported earlier. She was born March 17, 1929, in Elk City, Okla., a daughter of Price and Josie (Young) Taulbee. As a young girl, her family moved to …read more.

[weaver_youtube pmxRHi6DtvA rel=0] SYRACUSE – The words “Columbia City versus Wawasee” in boys basketball has traditionally brought reason to pay attention. Some of the most memorable moments in Wawasee basketball in the past 10 years have included Columbia City on the court. That wasn’t the case Saturday night, as the Eagles only added to its …read more.

SYRACUSE – In the season opener Monday night at Wawasee, Columbia City survived a gallant effort from the hosts in a 26-19 win in freshman boys hoops. Tyler Smith led Wawasee with six points while Tim Conley added five points and Carter Jones and Allen Miller had four points each. Wawasee could not catch Columbia …read more.

Marilyn I. Walker, 83, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at her residence with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on July 10, 1930, in Waveland, Ind., to Bazil Jackson and Venia (Bowles) Jackson-Deaton. She grew up in Whitley and Noble County areas before making her home …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. — Breyden Products Inc., a manufacturer of lacing tapes, twines and yarns for the military and aerospace industries, announced plans today to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 23 new jobs by 2016. The company, which relocated its headquarters here from Hesperia, Calif. in 2004, will invest $2.2 million to purchase …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Fernando Camargo had a career night and Wawasee went big at Columbia City in a 6-0 win Wednesday night. Camargo had a hat trick in the win and Rasmus Rich added two goals and an assist, moving Wawasee to 4-3-3 this season. Camargo’s output at City doubled his goal total for the …read more.

Wayne R. Pettigrew, 61, of rural Columbia City, Ind., passed away in the afternoon on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1952, in Columbia City, to Robert Lavere and Norma Jean (Longsworth) Pettigrew. His formative years were spent in Jefferson Township. He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. In …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – Parkview Whitley Hospice has announced open registration for its fourth annual Pumpkin Run, a 1K fun run for children and 5K Run/Walk for all ages. This year’s event is presented by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home and will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The events will be held in Columbia …read more.

[weaver_youtube DKHJKINRYv0 rel=0] SYRACUSE – For those scoring at home, summer unofficially came to a close Tuesday afternoon with the ushering in of the 2013-14 athletic sports season. For those scoring at Maxwelton Golf Club, several would rather have a few more days of summer vacation. The girls golf matchup between visiting Columbia City and …read more.

Whitley County authorities are investigating the cause of an industrial accident at Steel Dynamics that killed a 44-year-old Albion man. According to a press release, Jeffery A. Flory died at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night at the plant, located at 2800 S. 800 E., Columbia City. According to Whitley County Coroner Frederick Dellinger, Flory’s death …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Not a bad showing for a pair of Columbia City High School teammates. Incoming sophomores Tyler Green and Spencer Klimek both had great showings at the PGA Jr. Series at the Kampen golf course on the campus of Purdue University. Klimek, who was tied for the lead in the first two of …read more.

SYRACUSE – In a game featuring 25 runs and 28 hits, it was just a single tally in the seventh that separated Wawasee and Columbia City Tuesday. The Eagles plated a solo run in the seventh inning that the Warriors could not match in a 13-12 win by the visitors. Gage Reinhard led the attack …read more.

SYRACUSE – The final home boys golf meet for the Wawasee Warriors was not a glittery send-off it hoped Tuesday at South Shore Golf Club. Columbia City stopped by for the final regular season meet and pushed the Warriors to the brink. A 157-157 tie in four-man scoring required a fifth-man score, which Wawasee got …read more.

Military veterans would have access to more affordable college education under legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City). A final version of Senate Bill 177 passed both the Senate and House of Representatives today and now moves to the governor’s desk for signature into law. SB 177 grants in-state tuition eligibility to honorably …read more.

Two towns in northeastern Indiana are the settings for the latest opening of a Village Post Office, the U.S Postal Service’s model for partnering with small businesses to provide convenience and expanded service in rural America. To date, Indiana leads the nation in the number of VPOs opened. Today, Mongo, in LaGrange County, will enhance …read more.

Softball Crushes Columbia City It’s not very often Wawasee can say they blasted Columbia City at its home field, but it did just that Tuesday in an 11-3 win. A five-run third inning followed by three more runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth inning were more than enough for the Lady …read more.

Iris Rose Cox, 84, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 1:42 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City. Born on Dec. 13, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was the daughter of Paris and Hazel (Harmon) Standiford. On Jan. 16, 1949, she married Harold Eugene Cox in Waynedale, Ind. She and her …read more.

Marylin A. King, 73, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 3:46 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where she was admitted Saturday. She was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Kosciusko County, Ind., a daughter of A. Ralph and Opal (Wolfe) King. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill, Ind., area. She …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY – U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement today, applauding 80/20 Inc. for its plans to invest $11 million to expand its Columbia City headquarters, creating as many as 97 new jobs by 2016. Construction of a new addition to the company’s existing 250,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin next month. “I …read more.

Justin Edward Hinen, 21, of Columbia City, Ind., died early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013, as a result of a snowmobiling accident north of Columbia City. He was born Jan. 29, 1992 in Columbia City, a son of Jeffery L. and Cynthia A. (Schenkel) Hinen. He graduated from Columbia City High School and just recently …read more.

A Columbia City man was killed early this morning in a snowmobile accident in Whitley County. Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and emergency personnel were called at approximately 1:45 a.m. to the 2000 block of West CR 200 North. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department deputies said two men, including the victim, Justin Hinen, 21, …read more.

Child molesting charges have been filed against a Columbia City man who allegedly admitted to his crime. Zachery Walsh, 20, of Columbia City, was interviewed by an officer of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and subsequently arrested on charges that he molested or fondled a 3-year-old girl. According to a probable cause affidavit provided by …read more.

The Columbia City Police Department was asked for the public’s help Tuesday in finding the department’s missing K9. According to police, Stryker got out of his kennel at his handler’s house. He was seen by a police officer in the Collins area at around 2 p.m. today near the intersection of Indiana 205 and CR …read more.

SYRACUSE — Fans in attendance at the Hardwood Tee Pee Tuesday night paid for a full seat, but only needed the edge of it after a thrilling game between Columbia City and Wawasee. Lady Eagle sophomore Aubrey Wright would play the role of heroine for the visitors after hitting the go-ahead free-throw with 10.9 seconds …read more.

Police initially reported that a bomb was located at Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware in Columbia City Tuesday evening and they asked everyone to avoid the area. The initial call went out at about 2:45 p.m. Today, the event is still under investigation, but more information has been obtained. Now, authorities say they were initially called to …read more.