BOURBON – A review of Triton sports for Tuesday, Sept. 1.

BOURBON – A review of Triton sports for Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Lael Laverne Miller passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born June 2, 1935, in Kosciusko County to Jonas E. and Laura (Leinbach) Miller. At the age of four months, his father was killed in a truck/train accident. His grandparents, Daniel and Lydia (Lehman) Leinbach …read more.

Floyd O. Haag, commonly known as “Shorty”, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Floyd was born on July 18, 1926, the son of Irvin Floyd and Mary Jane (Hostetler) Haag. On Dec. 20, 1951, he married Ruth M. Flory. He is survived by his …read more.

Weekly picks of local prep football games from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

BREMEN – Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen and Ft. Wayne Posts have joined forces in an effort to raise money for one of their own, Abby Caswell. A benefit golf outing and silent auction will take place at the Warren Golf Course at the University of Notre Dame Monday, Aug. 24.

BREMEN – A successful visit to the area in May has Shanna Zolman coming back to speak again. Zolman will speak Thursday, Aug. 20, in Bremen at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes open house.

Emiliano Zuniga, 9, of Bremen, passed away as the result of an automobile accident at 6:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Emiliano was born on March 27, 2006, the son of Antonio Zuniga and Francisca Ramirez. He is survived by his father, Antonio Zuniga, mother, Francicsa Ramirez, and brother, Uriel Ramirez, all of Bremen, as …read more.

Wayne A. Johnson, 74, of Lapaz passed away at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Bremen. He was born May 1, 1941, to Arnold and Evelyn (Wurst) Johnson in Evergreen Park, Ill. Wayne is survived by a brother: Roy (Sarah) Johnson, West Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his …read more.

Patricia D. Smith, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Patricia was born on March 16, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Schooley) Parker. She is survived by four children: Christie (Dean) Weldy, Bremen; Terry (Kelly) Smith, Tippecanoe; Vickie (Craig) Bradbury, …read more.

Daniel A. Rensberger, 63, surrounded by his loving family went to be with the Lord at 4:49 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, of natural causes due to complications from major surgery. Born in South Bend on Oct. 13, 1951, Daniel was the son of Loren R. and Dixie L. (Betz) Rensberger. He graduated from LaVille …read more.

Bertha Verhaeghe, 97, of Bremen, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Bertha was born on Jan. 25, 1918, in Bremen, the daughter of the late Fritz and Bertha (Zingg) Weber. On Dec. 30, 1939, in Mishawaka, she married Henry “Hank” Verhaeghe. He passed away on Aug. …read more.

Gertrude K. Purschwitz died peacefully at her home in Roscoe, Ill., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the age of 94. The former Gertrude Viola Koch was born on March 5, 1921, in West Point, Jackson Co, Ill. She was the daughter of Rev. Walter and Agnes (Buescher) Koch. During her youth her family lived …read more.

Richard A. “Dick” Beall, 66, of Bremen, passed away surrounded by his family at 2:10 am, Saturday, July 11, 2015, at his residence after an illness. He was born July 31, 1948, in Argos to Wilbur Wesley and Dorothy (Staner) Beall. He lived most of his life in this area. On April 12, 1975, he …read more.

Two local Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen Post are staged to ride in the annual Cops Cycling for Survivors bike tour that kicks off July 13 in Indianapolis. This event takes place over 13 days as the cyclists tour Indiana riding an average of 70 miles per day in an effort to raise money …read more.

Gertrude E. “Gert” Schaal, 87, of South Bend, died peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2015, allowing her at last to join her late husband, Donald E. “Dutch” Schaal, whom she had mourned since his death in November 2013. She was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Wyatt, Ind., to Marvin and Pearl (Enders) Odiorne, …read more.

Jeffrey Alan Fretz, 50, Bremen, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Jeff was born Jan. 6, 1965 in Warsaw to Larry and Phyllis (Yates) Fretz. He is survived by his daughter: Nicole (Jason) Bailey, Bremen; parents: Phyllis and Gary Beane, Rochester; a sister Suzetta Howard of Seattle, WA; …read more.

Jacob James Yoder, 24, of Bremen, passed away at 6:11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Jacob was born on April 22, 1991, the son of James and Sandra (Geib) Yoder. Jacob is survived by his loving parents: James and Sandra Yoder, Bremen and brother: Mitchell Yoder, Bremen. He is a …read more.

Marilyn Kay Bellman, 73, Bremen, passed away at 9: 05 am, Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Elkhart County Hospice House with her family by her bedside. Marilyn was born on Aug.t 5, 1941, in Madison Township, the daughter of the late Ralph and Patricia (Pittman) Null. On Sept. 18, 1959, in Riverside Church, Bremen, she …read more.

Indiana State Police Bremen District 24 Master Trooper Derek Fisher and his K-9 partner Ritta, along with three other Indiana State Police K-9 teams passed the National Odor Recognition Test. The NORT is conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’. The ATF’s National Canine Division trains canines for Federal, state, local and …read more.

Barbara Jean (Annis) Windham would like her friends and family to know that her work here on earth was completed on June 10, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. She began her assignment Nov. 1, 1936, born to Ernest and Lillie Annis. She was a sister to Virginia (Annis) Leeper (Richard), and an aunt to Jim …read more.

Nancy Lee Gaudinier, 71, of Bremen, passed away at 9:52 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015, in her home. Nancy was born on Sept. 21, 1941, in Richeyville, PA, the daughter of William and Hazel (Hynickle) Gaudinier. She is survived by sisters: Irene Kulscar, Bremen; and Ginny Liddle, Moorehead, Minn.; aunt: Virginia Bigrigg, Richeyville, Pa.; nieces: Jennifer …read more.

Darlene Nickerson, age 64, of Bremen, died at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, June 27,2015 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1951, in Bremen to Junior Orville and Betty Eva (Gall) Boyer. She was a lifetime area resident.  Darlene had attended Bremen High School. On July 27, 1974, she married Daniel  Nickerson in Bremen. Darlene had …read more.

Over 100,000 votes have been cast so far in this year’s Northern Indiana Pizza Wars and now we are down to only two. The Wooden Peel of Marshall County will face off against the Café at the Bowling Alley from Kosciusko County. The Café at the Bowling Alley boasts the Bib’s Smoked BBQ Chicken Pizza. …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Rebecca D. Turner, age 55, formerly of Bremen and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her residence in Kokomo. She was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rex and Mattie (Fuggate) Back. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of Bremen High School. She had worked at K Mart …read more.

Ardith K. Kares, 74, of Bremen, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Ardith was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Kathryn (Bodell) Anderson. On Jan. 19, 1979, she married Richard Kares. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 …read more.

Howard E. O’Connor, 81, Bremen, passed away at 10:46 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015, in Porter Regional Medical Center, Valparaiso. Howard was born on Oct. 13, 1933 in North Liberty, the son of the late Faye and Lilly (Reed) O’Connor. On June 20, 1959, he married Betty Hill. She passed away on Dect. 23, 2012. …read more.

Sharlene Howard, age 48, of New Iberia, La., formerly of Bremen, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home, Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born Apr. 5, 1967, in Marshall County to Beech and Reva Howard. She moved to Louisiana three years ago. She loved her grandchildren very much. She married Michael Burdeau …read more.

Mary Jane Wagner, 80, of Bremen, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2015, with family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Macy, on May 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Anderson) Woolley. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters: Tonya Wise; and Tina Hollett, both of Bremen; …read more.

Naomi R. Ridenour, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Bidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of Kenneth Willis and Mattie Marie (Taylor) Mendenhall, and has remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.  She moved to North Carolina earlier this year …read more.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Elkhart and northeastern Marshall counties until 6:30 p.m. tonight, June 8. At 5:55 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Lakeville and moving east at 25 miles per hour. Quarter size hail and 60 mile per hour wind gusts are being indicated by radar. …read more.

Wes E. Hummel, 59, of Bremen, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 21, 1955, in South Bend, to the late Clyde and Margaret (Berry) Hummel. He was united in marriage on Dec. 3, 2010 in Bremen, to the former Marjorie L. Ungos. Wes was …read more.

Clifford Dean Crothers, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home. Cliff was born on Oct. 6, 1927, the son of the late Andrew J. and Velma (Cline) Crothers. On April 16, 1949, he married Cora Leonard. She passed away Nov. 20, 2014. He is also preceded in …read more.

Jesse Bohannon of Bremen has announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in district 17 in the Indiana House of Representatives. Bohannon is a lifelong conservative who boldly defends life, individual liberty and the free market. “Rep. Tim Harman has served our district well, and I am sad to see him retire from the House,” said Bohannon. “As a fellow conservative, I want …read more.

Louis E. Flora, age 82, of Bremen, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, in Goshen. Louis was born on Oct. 29, 1932, in Bremen, to John L. and Thelma Bates (Yenna) Flora. He graduated with the class of 1950 from Bremen High School and was a Bremen …read more.

Julia Ann Matchett, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 12:32 a.m., May 14, 2015, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Julia was born on March 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Markham) Cremeens. Julia is survived by her daughter: Lorrie (Jeff) Peterson, Mishawaka; grandaughter: Mallory (Joshua) Stillwagon; and two great-grandchildren: Jeremiah and …read more.

BREMEN – After day one of the Northern State Conference girls tennis tournament, Triton has put itself in prime position to capture the tournament title. With three wins and a pair of first-round top-seed byes, Triton has all five of its courts in the winner’s bracket for Saturday’s championship push. Triton coach Al Peckham was …read more.

BREMEN – There wasn’t much doubt which was the better team Thursday night. Bremen scored at least two runs in all four of its at bats, including a six-run second, in a convincing 14-0 win over Triton in Northern State Conference softball. The Class 2-A No. 5 Lions were running on all cylinders. Racking up …read more.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …read more.

Dorothy Lucille Matz, 94, formerly of the Bremen area, died after a brief illness at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided the last 10 years. Dorothy was born March 18, 1921, in Bremen to George Martin and Dorothy (Hardy) Reed. She lived her lifetime in this …read more.

Softball Splits At Eastside A 1-1 showing at the Eastside Classic at Eastside High School for the Wawasee softball program wasn’t anything to be ashamed of Saturday. Wawasee went toe-to-toe with 2A state power Bremen but came up short on a 1-0 final score, then battled South Bend Adams to a 4-3 win in the …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Dorothy L. Enders, 91, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Dorothy was born April 6, 1924, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ethel (Middaugh) Vollmer. She married Virgil D. Enders on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bremen, in the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. E.G. Dobelstein officiating. Virgil passed away …read more.

Tennis Edged By Bremen The Triton girls tennis team dropped a tough 3-2 final to Bremen Monday. Annie Strahler outlasted Shayla May 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 at No. 2 singles for the deciding points for the Lions in the key Northern State Conference match. Kaelyn Mason won at No. 1 singles for the Trojans with a …read more.

BOURBON – It seems to be a theme with Triton softball this season. Up against quality opponents, Triton has let the big inning haunt them in making the mountain too high to climb. Again Friday night, a six-run third inning from Bremen was the Mt. Everest in an 11-7 Lions win at Triton. In similar …read more.

Wayne J. Zillmer, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Francis (Reichert) Zillmer. He was united in marriage to Marian P. (Jones) Zillmer on Oct. 21, 1951, in Bremen. Zillmer is survived …read more.

Haskel Alvin Hickey, 79, of Bremen, passed away at 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Haskel was born on November 18, 1935, in White Pine, Tenn., the son of the late Paul and Estella “Pearl” (Turner) Hickey. On Jan. 16, 1957, he married Irene Whitt. Haskel proudly served his …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Ronald Eugene Aukerman, 75, of Bremen, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2015, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Ron was born on Aug. 25, 1939, the son of the late Max and Lydia (Wegner) Aukerman. On July 20, 1968, he married Penny Blank. She passed away on Jan. 28, 2012. He …read more.

Sarah Jane Smith, 84, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Sarah was born on May 18, 1930, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Milo and Mabel (Pike) Culp. On May 18, 1951, she married Cecil W. Smith. He passed away on Aug. 6, …read more.

Donald Ray Zeltwanger, 89, of Bremen, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Signature Health Care, Bremen. Don was born on Oct. 7, 1925, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Carl and Wilhelmina (Laidig) Zeltwanger. He is survived by two children: Philip (Mary Jane) Zeltwanger; and Stephanie (Mark) Klug, both of Bremen; …read more.

Larry E. Dumph, 67, of Bremen, passed away at 1:20 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Larry was born on May 11, 1947, the son of the late Russell “Junior” and Janice Dumph. On Dec. 15, 1967, he married Faye England. Larry is survived by his loving wife: Faye; son: …read more.

Lee B. Thomas, 77, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:48 a.m Thursday, April 2, in his home. Lee was born on March 23, 1938 in Plymouth, the son of the late Chester W. and Ethel M. (Kaser) Thomas. On June 8, 1958, he married Loretta Fisher. Lee is survived by his loving wife: Loretta; …read more.

Agatha M. Becher, 95, of Elkhart, died peacefully March 18, 2015, at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community in Elkhart, where she had lived since 2008. She was born in Wyatt, May 28, 1919, the daughter of the late Philip W. Anthony and Annetta M. (Roeder) Anthony. On June 30, 1940, she married Richard P. Becher …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police Indiana State Police Sergeant Ryan Lebo has announced a sobriety checkpoint that will be held in St. Joseph County by Bremen Post Troopers. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours of Friday, March 27. The checkpoint is in conjunction with the Operation Pull Over Period …read more.

Karen K. Neeley, 54, of Bremen passed away at 2:57 a.m Wednesday, March 18, at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Ashland, Ohio on Dec. 13, 1960. On June 19, 1982, she married Randy Neeley. Karen is survived by her husband of 32 years: Randy Neeley, Bremen; two sons: Greg …read more.

Mary Lou (Newcomer) Main, 62, of Bremen died at 5:37 a.m. March 17, with family surrounding her in her home. Mary was born on March 23, 1952 in South Bend, to Clyde and Florence (Holdread) Newcomer. She married Hal Eugene Main on December 27, 1975 and served him faithfully until his death on June 22, …read more.

Mary Ann Dahlquist, 70, of Bremen passed away at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, at home. She was born in Bremen on April 13, 1944 to Kenneth and Marian (Wynn) Geib. Mary graduated from Bremen High School, and remained a lifelong Bremen resident. She retired from Ristance, after 35 years of service. Mary loved animals, …read more.

Louella J. Tengelitsch, 91, of Bremen, died at 7:55 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015, at  St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, after a short illness.  She was born March 15, 1923, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ruth (Heckaman) Hochstetler.  Mrs. Tengelitsch  lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1941 graduate of Bremen High School. Her first marriage was …read more.

Elma Ellen Konya, 93, of Bremen, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8, at Signature Health Care of Bremen. Elma was born on July 31, 1921 in Bremen, the daughter of the late Lemuel and Bertha Crothers. On January 18, 1947, she married John Konya. Elma is survived by a daughter: Sue (Gary) Struble, Lakeville; …read more.

Jim R. Smith, 73, of Bremen, went to be with his heavenly Father at 12:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. He was born to Paul and Margaret (Woodard) Smith in Richmond, Feb. 4, 1942. On Aug. 30, 1986, Jim married Jean Heinke. Jim is survived by his wife, Jean Smith of Bremen. Jim graduated from …read more.

Mary Patricia Parker, 85, of Bremen, passed away at 5:27 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at her home. She was born May 25, 1929 to Michael F. and Bertha L. (Hawker) Ledwidge in Dublin, Ireland. She married Earl Parker Jr.; he passed away on Jan. 27, 2003. Mary was a member of St. Dominic Catholic …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – While there are just three local swimmers seeded within the top 10 heading into the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Championships, there are 42 individuals and relay teams, along with four divers, all with a chance to attain this weekend. The Northern Lakes Conference will be very well represented, with 31 slots taken among …read more.

Ilah M. Fisher, 89, of Bourbon, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 in Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen. Ilah was born May 30, 1925 to Gerald and Bessie (Felter) Hartzell in Kosciusko County. On Dec. 21, 1957, she married Donald M. Fisher who recently died Feb. 14, 2015. …read more.

Robert “Bob” D. Getz, 85, Wakarusa, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born May 15, 1929 in Foraker, Elkhart County, to Devon D. & Fern (Martin) Getz He married Dorothy A. (Berkeypile/Fredericks) Getz on July 30, 1948 and she died Nov. 26, 2014. Bob was a farmer, livestock hauler and …read more.

James L. Gallagher, 87, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Bremen, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Largo Medical Center, Largo, Fla. He was born on February 17, 1928, in Hammond, and moved from Bremen to Largo, Fla., in 2004. He worked as a Millwright in the construction industry in Indiana.   Survivors include: his …read more.

Barbara M. Corl, 88, of Bremen, died at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon, where she had resided for the last two and a half years. She was born Nov. 18, 1926, in Hastings, Mich., to Loren and Mary (Blocher) Hershberger. While working for Brethren Volunteer Services in Puerto …read more.

Joe Wayne Allmon, 81, of Bremen passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at home. He was born on September 13, 1933 to Ira and Beaula (Wilson) Allmon in Aurora, Mo. Joe graduated from high school and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Army. On April 19, 1958, he married Ardeth …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Lake effect snow is expected later tonight. Heaviest accumulations are expected in St. Joseph and La Porte Counties, but Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall and Fulton Counties will also be affected by these weather patterns. There is a possibility of blowing snow …read more.

Kevin Lee Hill, 52, of Bremen passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at home. He was born to Gilbert Hill and Bonnie Connors on Dec. 8, 1962 in Mason, Mich. Kevin was a steadfast hardworking man and a firm believer in providing for his family; he put in over 23 years with RBC Manufacturing …read more.

SYRACUSE – Snowy weather is the culprit Wednesday in the cancellation of a handful of basketball games involving Wawasee. The home freshman boys basketball game with East Noble, originally rescheduled from Jan. 8, is cancelled and will not be made up. The boys/girls junior varsity doubleheader with Bremen has also been called off and will …read more.

Wide-open shots like this helped Gage Reinhard (pictured) and Wawasee score a season-high 74 points in Tuesday’s win over Bremen. (Photos by Nick Goralczyk) BREMEN – It was a double-header for Wawasee’s boys and girls basketball teams Tuesday night and it could not have gone better for Warrior faithful. After seeing the girls team pull …read more.

BREMEN – It took a little more time than scheduled but the Wawasee girls basketball team came out victorious in its game against Bremen Tuesday night. The 39-37 overtime victory gives the Lady Warriors six wins on the season, tripling their total from last season. While the game was close throughout, Wawasee showed early on …read more.

Leon Dale Hochstetler, 26, of 2026 B Road, Bremen, died unexpectedly, at 7:10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Leon has had special needs since birth. He was born July 9, 1988, in Bremen to Randal L. and Susie E. (Borkholder) Hochstetler. Surviving are his parents; brothers: David …read more.

Mary E. Durlin, 62, Bremen, died as a result of injuries she suffered in a one-vehicle accident shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The accident was on US 6 near Rose Road. Two small children, in the vehicle, were not injured. They were in car seats in the rear passenger seats. Indiana state Police …read more.

Viola Martha Schini, 100, formerly of Bremen, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. She had spent the last six years as a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, in assisted living and the nursing facility. She was born on Feb. 22, 1914, to Joe and Mary (Beutel) Heuberger, in Eureka, Ill. In 1921, the Heuberger …read more.

Trupointe Cooperative Inc., and Cargill Inc., have signed a letter of intent to create a joint venture with their facilities located in Milford, Bremen and LaPaz. Upon completing due diligence and signing a final agreement, the two companies will combine Trupointe’s crop inputs assets in Milford with Cargill’s grain elevators in Bremen and LaPaz. The …read more.

Dean A. Long, 83, of Bremen passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at Doctors Hospital in Bremen. He was born May 18, 1931, in South Bend, Ind., to Johnathan T. and Gertrude May Long. January 15, 1966, he married Marilyn Lorraine Thomas. Dean graduated from Mishawaka High School then went on to serve his country …read more.

Eldon E. Schweisberger, 84, of Bremen passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Elkhart Hospice House. Schweisberger was born on May 1, 1930, in Wyatt to Ray and Marie (Kaser) Schweisberger. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1948 and went on to honorably serve his country in the U.S. Army during …read more.

The Indiana State Police have arrested Laurie Bope, 44, of Goshen for her involvement in a crash that happened last Friday afternoon. The crash that occurred on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen, involved a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck (see related). The accident left Bope uninjured but sent the operator of …read more.

OSSIAN – Add a regional championship to the banner for the Northridge football team. After winning the first sectional title in program history last week, Northridge kept the season going with a 17-10 win at Norwell Friday night. The victory came down to the final quarter, and ultimately the final offensive possession of the game. …read more.

Area football scores in the IHSAA state tournament: 6-A Carmel 14, Penn 13 5-A LaPorte 55, Elkhart Central 21 4-A New Prairie 27, Lowell 27 Northridge 17, Norwell 10 3-A Andrean 38, Jimtown 7 2-A Rensselaer Central 48, Bremen 13 1-A Pioneer 28, Winamac 6

At 1:45 p.m. today troopers from the Bremen State Police Post responded to reports of a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck. The crash happened on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Rod Schuh revealed that the driver of an eastbound Dodge pickup truck collided with …read more.

The Indiana State Police along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Plymouth Police Department captured two individuals that were being sought from a home break in that occurred Thursday morning. The break-in happened at a vacant home located at 402 N. Kenilworth Rd. in Bremen. The caretaker to the residence stopped in to …read more.

AT&T has expanded its 4G LTE network to Bremen, Bristol, Culver, Knox, La Paz, Leesburg, Middlebury, Nappanee, North Judson, North Webster, Plymouth, and Walkerton, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T also has upgraded mobile Internet cell sites in the Tri-Lakes and Lake Wawasee areas to expand 4G LTE coverage. AT&T launched …read more.

Ernestine Irene Edel, 90, of Bremen, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born March 30, 1924, in Nappanee, to Otis S. and Clara M. (Stevens) Oster. May 23, 1953, Ernestine married Richard D. Edel in Mishawaka, Ind. He preceded her in death. Ernestine retired from Uniroyal Plastics in …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The postseason has arrived for local footballers, no not those footballers. Soccer sectionals start around the state this week and several local teams are hoping to bring home some hardware this year. Most fans will have their attention focused on the Plymouth Sectional as both Warsaw and Wawasee will start their postseason journey …read more.

Warsaw – Curt Nisly, the Republican candidate for State Representative in District 22, has earned the endorsement of neighboring lawmaker, State Representative Tim Harman (R) – Bremen. In Rep. Harman’s own words: “Curt Nisly is a perfect fit for his district. He’s a man of faith, a conservative, a Republican and a family man who …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kosciusko County, as well as Marshall, Elkhart, Fulton, St. Joseph, Wabash and Whitley Counties. The watch is in effect until midnight tonight. According to a statement from NWS, storms could produce winds up to 50 mph, possible hail up to an inch in diameter, …read more.

By Sen. Ryan Mishler (R- Bremen) While the federal debt inflates toward $18 trillion, Indiana has decreased its debt by 50 percent. Other states operate in the red year after year, but Indiana recently closed out another fiscal year with a balanced budget and significant reserves. In Indiana, we believe government should balance its checkbook …read more.

Richard K. Lunn, Jr., 63, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in the Elkhart Hospice House. Richard was born on April 5, 1951, in Bremen, Ind., to Richard K. and Lulu L. Volquardson Lunn, Sr. He was a graduate of Bremen High School, with the class of 1969. On June 24, …read more.

Evan Oliver Manges, 77, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at home. He was born Feb, 17, 1937, to Dillman and Minna (Schutz) Manges. In 1955, Evan graduated from Bremen High School where he was voted “most athletic.” After graduating, he married Sharon Swank and together they had four children. In …read more.

Patrick Industries Inc. (“Patrick” or the “company”) announced today the acquisition of the businesses and certain assets of Bremen and Elkhart, based Precision Painting, Inc., Carrera Custom Painting, Inc., Millennium Paint, Inc., and TDM Transport, Inc. (collectively, the “Precision Painting Group” or “Precision”). The Precision Painting Group is comprised of three full service exterior full …read more.

CULVER – The Warsaw girls tennis team started strong Tuesday in regional semifinal play. But, Peru put together a furious finish to sideline the Tigers. Peru rallied to top the Tigers 4-1 in the semifinals of the Culver Academies Regional. Peru improves to 22-1 on the season, while Warsaw finishes at 7-9. Peru will face …read more.

[weaver_youtube znqB71HD-EM rel=0] BREMEN – The moment was so big, the Bremen fire department was called in. The Bremen girls tennis team, which slayed the dragon Wednesday when it defeated 13-time defending sectional champion Plymouth, took care of business Friday in the Bremen Girls Tennis Sectional final, defeating Triton 4-1. In winning its first sectional …read more.

BREMEN – For Wawasee head coach Jared Knipper and his softball team, Friday night’s 6-3 loss at Bremen certainly wasn’t how he wanted his club going into the Class 3-A sectional tournament. Sliding in on three-game skid. “We are playing the best competition we have seen all year,” Knipper said of consecutive nights at Northridge, …read more.

Stephen Ray Kessinger, 39, of Bremen, Ind., passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. His last ride led him home to be with God. He was born May 19, 1974, to Cheryl Kessinger. In his life he amazingly touched so many lives with his big heart. Steve was employed at Newmar Corporation in Nappanee, Ind., and loved …read more.

Golfers Fall Back At Homestead Wawasee didn’t post the score it had hoped, or even averaged in previous invitationals in landing in eighth place with a 340 at the Homestead Invitational played at Orchard Ridge Golf Club. In the previous four 18-hole events Wawasee took part in this season, the Warriors averaged a 327. That …read more.

Universal Bearings, LLC, a manufacturer of loose needles and needle bearings, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 78 new jobs by 2017. The company, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Hanwha Group, will invest $39.1 million to construct and equip a new 100,000 square-foot building on its 13-acre campus in Bremen. …read more.