KOSCIUSKO — Two local people were arrested after officers went to a residence to serve an arrest warrant and found drugs in a vehicle. Matthew Dillan Mahaska, 26, 4961 S. Mallard Road #1, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Katlynn Leanne …read more.

David Earl Koldyke, Mentone, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at 11:50 a.m.  Friday, July 5, 2019, at the age of 88. He was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Marion, to Ellen Fern (Anderson) Koldyke and Martin R. Koldyke. On Jan. 28, 1951, he was married to Dawn Lorraine (Kahler) Koldyke. …read more.

MENTONE —  At approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, Mentone EMS and Mentone Fire Department were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of CR 800W and CR100S, northeast of Mentone. The accident was described as a T-bone accident. Failure to yield is suspected. Three people were reported to have minor injuries. …read more.

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

Norma Elaine Bolen, Mentone, passed away at 6:31 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 72. She was born Dec 21, 1946, in Rochester, to Reba (Wagoner) Isley and Andrew Noble Isley. On Oct. 7, 1964, in Rochester she was married to Delbert Bolen, who survives. Norma …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no children’s summer reading program activities during the week of July 4. However, there will be activities scheduled for teens and young adults. Teens and young adults are invited to come to the library …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was sentenced to seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections on Monday, June 24, after stealing items from several vehicles and burglarizing a garage. Aaron J. Guyberson, 32, 305 N. Tucker St., Mentone, was charged with burglary and possession of methamphetamine, both level 5 felonies; and fraud, theft of …read more.

MENTONE — Are you looking for something to keep the family entertained during the week? Join the Bell Memorial Public Library on Wednesdays for family movies. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, the library will be showing “Space Camp.” Popcorn will be provided. Kids will be making seltzer rockets at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27. …read more.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following incident: Midnight Thursday, June 20, 100 block South Walnut St., Mentone. Kim A. Krichbaum reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident.   Fulton Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 200 block West Rochester Street, Akron. Police were …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, East CR 1000N, near North CR 400E, Milford. Driver: Rayna L. Richter, 57, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Richter was turning south from CR 1000N when a rabbit entered the roadway. This caused Richter to drive her vehicle off …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program is currently underway and there’s still time to sign up. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” The program will run from June 3 -12. There are programs for all age groups. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.  Activities planned include family movie on Wednesdays …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning on June 2. The library will remain closed on Sundays during the summer and re-open after Labor Day. The library is having a book sale in the main lobby. Prices are 25 cents for hardbacks, or five for $1; 10 cents for paperbacks, …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Clerk-Treasurer, Barb Ross took a moment during the regular monthly meeting of the town board Wednesday, June 5, to remind town residents to let her know if there will be extra water usage over the next three months. “I would like to remind people about the sprinkling credit,” Ross said. Despite recent …read more.

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

MENTONE — The town board of Mentone heard a presentation from Kosciusko County’s top economic development official at the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 5. Alan Tio, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation introduced himself to the board, which included Jill Gross and Shelly Krueger, as well as Town Attorney Andrew Grossnickle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:10 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 11347 W. CR 500S, Mentone. Drivers: Mariam Boardman, 86, West CR 500S, Mentone; and Jarvis Shepherd, 38, Tollerton Avenue, Saint Johns, Fla. Boardman was backing her vehicle when she struck Shepherd’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 11:37 p.m. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was arrested after allegedly battering a pregnant woman. Jared A. Stephens, 35, 2160 S. SR 19, Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman and criminal confinement, both level 5 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 25, an officer with the Indiana State …read more.

WARSAW — A Mentone man was arrested after allegedly violating a protective order and resisting law enforcement. Derek Michael Bruner, 29, 5678 W. Schilling Road, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, invasion of privacy, and driving while suspended, all class A …read more.

MENTONE — Officials in Mentone are applauding the efforts of citizens of all ages who recently came to the rescue to help clean up the town after the recent thunderstorms that devastated northern Indiana. “After the strong storms that hit Mentone on Thursday morning, we had several trees down,” said Town Board Member Tim Croy. …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone High School Alumni Association president Alice Surface Keirn and MHS history book editor Susy Nellans Creighton donated one of their recently published books to Sharon Whetstone, librarian, Kosciusko County Historical Society, at the museum in the former Kosciusko County Jail. Copies of the book will also be donated to Bell Memorial Library …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:08 p.m. Thursday, May 23, East US 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Jimmy W. May, 64, West US Highway 30, Columbia City. May was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle suddenly pulled to the right, causing his vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Thursday, May 23, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 700S, Warsaw. Driver: Louis W. Brown, 62, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Brown was traveling south on South Packerton Road when a tree started to fall into the roadway. Brown’s vehicle struck …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:13 p.m. Monday, May 20, North CR 400E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Wanda M. Bills, 63, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Bills was traveling north on CR 400E when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a pole and mailbox. Damage up …read more.

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

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

MENTONE — The Mentone High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting and banquet at the Mentone Elementary School on Sunday, May 19. The event will begin with social time at 11:30 a.m., followed by dinner at 12:30 p.m. Honor classes this spring include the classes of 1969, 1959 and 1949. Any individual who …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed Sunday, April 21, in observance of Easter. Join the library for Teen Blackout Poetry Night from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25. For more information, contact Elyza at (574) 353-7234. Euchre Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the library’s large conference room. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:28 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, South CR 600W, south of West CR 700S, Mentone. Driver: Erica L. McFadden, 28, West CR 100S, Warsaw. McFadden was traveling south on CR 600W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley athletic department announced it is holding its annual Physical Night on Wednesday, May 1.

MENTONE — Preschool story hour takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday in the library’s children’s room. Teen Book Club will meet form 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. If interested in joining, please contact Elyza at (574) 353-7234. Calling all crafters! Creative Corner will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:24 a.m. Friday, April 12, 800 block South CR 250E, Warsaw. William T. Hamilton reported the theft of a motorcycle. Value: $10,000. 11:37 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 100 block EMS C24D Lane, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of residential entry. 9:25 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Friday, April 12, North SR 19, north of West CR 900N, Nappanee. Driver: Paul S. Brandon, 43, Elm Road, Bourbon. Brandon was traveling north on SR 19 when his vehicle went off the roadway, striking a utility pole. Damage up to …read more.

  MENTONE — Mentone emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a female subject struck and killed by a train in the area of SR 25 and Franklin Street, Mentone, just before 5 p.m. today, April 8. The female was declared deceased upon arrival. Identification will be released once proper notification is made. Mentone …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is hosting a poetry contest for all ages. April is National Poetry Month. Write a poem about something you love. Entry forms are located at the library’s main circulation desk as well as in the library’s monthly newsletter. Winners will be chosen by library staff according to age groups …read more.

MENTONE — On April 2, the Bell Memorial Public Library will host a Cooking Under Pressure class that educates on using an Instant Pot. Jackie Franks from the Kosciusko County Extension office will be leading the class. There is no cost to participate; however, the library asks that those interested sign up in advance. Please …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:44 a.m. Sunday, March 24, South SR 25, west of South CR 600W, Mentone. Driver: Alonzo J. Villarreal, 19, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Villarreal was traveling southbound on SR 25 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a curve sign and tree. Villarreal …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has many popular television series, both new and old, on DVD that are available for check-out. Series that are currently available at the library include “Petticoat Junction,” “A Place To Call Home,” “Rawhide, “Reba” and “Remington.” Several of the library’s television series such as “Mountain Men” haven’t circulated …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is currently working on having old microfilm, pictures, documents and other Mentone history digitized. This is a work in progress and it will take some time, but the goal is to make them available in the library’s catalog so that you can peruse at your own convenience on a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:08 a.m. Friday, March 15, 13400 block North SR 19 and West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Ben N. Vandermark reported a hit and run vehicle accident. 4:57 a.m. Friday, March 15, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of an …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:49 a.m. Monday, March 11, North CR 650W, south of West Wallace Road, Warsaw. Driver: Morgan L. Bennett, 26, North CR 650W, Warsaw. Bennett was traveling north on CR 650W when a deer entered the roadway. As she swerved her vehicle to avoid …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed 10 permits and approved a permit transfer for a new Mentone restaurant during its meeting Thursday, March 7. Elisabeth Thompson, Mentone, was present at the meeting for the transfer. The permit is being transferred from Bulldog Saloon. According to Thompson, Bulldog Saloon was in possession of …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library has a part-time employment opportunity. The library has a part-time position available, 15 hours or less, that is perfect for students. Library clerks do a small amount of many jobs around the library such as answering the telephone, making photocopies, sending and receiving faxes, checking in and out library …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone welcomed a new grocery store on Friday, March 1, as Raber’s Kountry Store, LLC held a ribbon cutting to commemorate its grand opening at 105 S. Morgan St., Mentone, south of the town’s storied concrete egg. “This has a huge impact for the town,” said Rita Price, representing the …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library has a part-time employment opportunity. The library has a part-time position available at 15 hours or less that is perfect for students. Library clerks do a small amount of many jobs around the library such as answering the telephone, making photocopies, sending and receiving faxes, checking in and out …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:09 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 4500 block South CR 600W, Mentone. Officers responded to a report of intimidation with weapons. 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2900 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. 4:29 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in February: Teen Book Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. If you are interested in joining, please contact Elyza Oswald at (574) 353-7234. Teen Book Club is open to teens ages 13 to 19. The library has many …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:43 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, South CR 600W, north of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Michael A. Heady, 37, South Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw. Heady’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $10,000  Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following …read more.

MENTONE — This month’s Bell Memorial Public Library board meeting has been rescheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Board meetings are open to the public. The public is encouraged to attend. Preschool story hour takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday in the library’s children room. The theme for Friday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West Old Road 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Brian K. Latislaw, 44, South 16th Street, Niles, Mich. Latislaw was traveling east on Old Road 30 when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, West SR 14, east of South CR 925W, Akron. Driver: Onecimo R. Ramirez, 54, North Johnson Street, Akron. Ramirez was traveling west on SR 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, striking a utility pole. Ramirez’s vehicle …read more.

MENTONE — Are you new to Hoopla Digital? Take a look at these recently added titles: “Self Help” by Steven R. Covey, “Small Fry” by Lisa Brennan-Jobs and “Who I Am With You” by Robin Lee Hatcher. Recently added kids’ titles include:  “Padding On Top” by Michael Bond and “I’ve Loved You Since Forever” by Hoda …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, SR 13, south of Armstrong Road, North Webster. Driver: Dean R. Gephart, 80, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Gephart was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

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

MENTONE — Two people were transported to Fort Wayne for injuries after a two-vehicle accident on South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Mentone. At approximately 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 2004 maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:34 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, North CR 700E, south of East May Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Amanda J. Tinsley, 36, North CR 700E, Warsaw. Tinsley was traveling north on CR 700E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:18 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

MENTONE — The Beaman Home now has outreach office hours at the Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone to connect survivors of domestic abuse with Beaman Home services. The Beaman Home Outreach office at the Bell Memorial Library, located at 101 W. Main St., Mentone, is only open from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday mornings. …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:09 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, East US 30, west of East CR 900E, Pierceton. Drivers: Tyler P. Dispensa, 21, Angle Tran, West Dundee, Ill.; and Charles W. Rebman, 79, South CR 600W, South Whitley. Dispensa was traveling west on US 30 when he …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 23 to Tuesday, Dec. 25. The staff at Bell Memorial Public Library wishes you and yours a very happy and safe holiday season. Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make …read more.

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

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in December: Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a stroy, sing songs and make a craft. Do you need help wrapping Christmas gifts? Join the library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, for …read more.

MENTONE — Three individuals were transported for injuries after a two-vehicle accident on South SR 19, near West CR 800S, Mentone. At approximately 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident near Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The crash involved a 2005 maroon Chevrolet …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was given the opportunity to serve a majority of his sentence through work release or community corrections after being sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 10, in two drug-related cases. In the first case, Paul Sheldon Brandon, 43, 2436 S. CR 775W, Mentone, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

MENTONE — Are you curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Do you want to try something new for the new year? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free eight-week private pilot ground school beginning Jan. 22. Classes meet weekly from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Rochester airport terminal building. Visit …read more.

MENTONE — Join the Bell Memorial Public Library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Join the library at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, for the movie “Christmas at Holly Lodge.” Popcorn and beverages are provided. Have you heard of Hoopla? Hoopla is …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:42 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, North CR 675E, south of East CR 650N, North Webster. Driver: Nicholas R. Wiggs, 32, North CR 475E, Warsaw. Wig gs was traveling north on CR 650E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:55 …read more.

MENTONE — Business was short at the Mentone Town Board meeting Monday, Dec. 3, focusing on sewer pipe liners and project funding. Water Superintendent Josh Shepherd told board members Tim Croy and Shelly Krueger that Uptown Park is currently having drainage issues. He also said that the town’s request for a grant from Community Crossings …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:42 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, North SR 13, north of East CR 300N, Pierceton. Driver: James M. Harper, 51, Shawnee Drive, Warsaw. Harper was traveling south on North SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 5:13 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 8000 block North Harper Road, Leesburg. Officers responded to a report of an animal bite. 5:34 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 1800 block Rosemont Ave., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of strangulation. 3:34 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 12600 …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will hold the following events in November: The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, for Thanksgiving. The staff at Bell Memorial Public Library want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, North CR 500E, south of EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Kenneth J. Graff, 35, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Graff was traveling south on CR 500E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 1:20 a.m. …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:   Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Triton’s seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams beat Argos, the sixth grade teams collected wins at Pierceton, and the fifth grade Trojans swept their games at Mentone Monday.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in November: Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. The Tippecanoe Valley Miracle Tree is up again at Bell Memorial Public Library. If you’re looking for a good …read more.

MENTONE — Stephen (Steve) Gerber is the new pastor of the Palestine Bible Church. Starting Nov. 18, Pastor Gerber will serve indefinitely as the church’s interim pastor. “I am looking forward to serving the members of the Palestine Bible Church and everyone in the community is welcome,” said Gerber. “We are glad to be used …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in November: Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Lego Club meets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Please join the library at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, …read more.

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

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following programs in November: Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Join the library at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, for Movie Monday. The library will be showing “Pumpkin Wars.” …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, South SR 13, south of East CR 1250S, North Manchester. Driver: Kris N. Vancuren, 48, West Walnut Street, Pierceton. Vancuren was traveling on SR 13 when her vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, …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 The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, South SR 25, south of South CR 600W, Mentone. Driver: Kalaya M. Williams, 18, East Levi Lee road 119, Warsaw. Williams was traveling east on SR 25 when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a state highway sign …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone is taking steps to thwart what it says has been a history of delinquency when it comes to residents paying water bills on time. “It’s been chronic, people just never pay on time,” said Town Board President Jill Gross. “It’s getting worse, too, it seems like,” said Board Member …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:21 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 7300 block East CR 400N, Leesburg. Nipsco and Mediacom Indiana, LLC reported a traffic accident where a guide wire was struck on a utility pole. The suspect vehicle left prior to law enforcement arrival.          …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:58 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, North SR 13, near Executive Boulevard, Syracuse. Driver: Amanda S. Gawthrop, 27, East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster. Gawthrop was traveling south on SR 13 when her vehicle left the roadway, colliding with an embankment. Gawthrop complained of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, South SR 19, south of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Sally Montelongo, 50, South SR 19, Akron. Montelongo was traveling north on SR 19 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 10:39 a.m. Thursday, Sept. …read more.

MENTONE — A man and woman were uninjured when their charcoal-colored Dodge Journey left the roadway on SR 19 early Sunday morning, Sept. 23, and severed a utility pole north of Mentone. County dispatchers called Mentone Fire Department personnel and other emergency responders to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at 2:07 a.m. According to …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is having a book sale in its main lobby. Single titles are $.10 each or 15 books for $1. Story Hour is held at 10 a.m. every Friday. During this event, children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. During Kids & Teens Craft Day at 4 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, South County Farm Road, south of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: Kelsey Wertenberger, 25, North Rebecca Street, Claypool. Wertenberger was traveling south on County Farm Road when she struck a raccoon. Damage up to $2,500. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, …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:   Marshall The following people are booked in the Marshall County Jail:

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will hold the following events in August. The library is having a book sale in its main lobby. Single titles are 10 cents each or 15 books for $1. Join the library for story hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and …read more.

MENTONE — Spinning blades were everywhere in Mentone at the town’s Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum for Rotors Over Mentone, an all-day family event that showcased Bell’s beloved rotor aircraft. Lawrence D. Bell is arguably Mentone’s most storied alum. The aviation pioneer became involved with aircraft during the earliest days of manned flight and became …read more.

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

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in August: The library is having a book sale in the main lobby. Single titles are 25 cents each or five books for $1. Join the library for story hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone will receive fiber-optic communications service courtesy of RTC Fiber Communications from Rochester. The town board, made up Monday, Aug. 6 of Tim Croy and Shelly Krueger with President Jill Gross absent, approved  I’m here on behalf of RTC asking for your blessing and to let you know we’re in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:29 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 5200 block East CR 500N, Leesburg. Stephen R. Ledgerwood reported auto theft. Value: $5,000. 10:23 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 207-100 block Emeline St., Milford. Brad A. Baugher reported auto theft. Value: $5,000. 6:21 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 200 …read more.

Marjorie Jean DeTurk, 87, of Greenwood, S.C., formerly of Wabash, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Self Regional Healthcare Center in Greenwood. She was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Denver, Colo., to Dencil and Edith (Sullivan) Walls. Marjorie was a 1951 graduate of Akron High School. She married Ralph Earl DeTurk in …read more.