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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:41 p.m. Monday, July 30, 10700 block West CR 600S, Mentone. Mark A. Wise reported the theft of a vehicle from his property. Value: $3,500. 7 a.m. Monday, July 30, 100 block South Pearl St., Leesburg. The Town of Leesburg reported the theft …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 — A Mentone man was arrested after breaking into a hair salon and stealing merchandise and money. Matthew Gene Rhines, 28, 513 N. Broadway St., Mentone, is being charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Saturday, June 16, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in July: The library is having a book sale in its 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 — A Claypool man was arrested after overdosing on heroin. Brady Lee Shepherd, 27, 3541 W. Hill Lake Road, Claypool, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. On June 29,  an officer with the Mentone Police Department responded to a report of a …read more.

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

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:51 a.m. Friday, July 13, 4500 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Chad A. Thompson reported an attempted burglary. 4:34 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 8400 block East CR 1250N, Syracuse. A subject reported a failure to stop after a boat accident. When officers arrived …read more.

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

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone is having a book sale in the main lobby.  Single titles are 25 cents each or five books for $1. The library invites patrons to Story Hour every Wednesday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m. During this activity, children will listen to a story, sing …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 6100 block West SR 25, Mentone. Gary Barton reported fraud. 11:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 100 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Pearl Maish reported the theft of medication. 4:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 4300 block South CR 600W, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:24 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2300 block East CR 100N, Warsaw. Frank Scalet reported a vehicle that hit a mailbox and fled the area. 8 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 11300 block North Nash Drive, Syracuse. Brendan D. Miller reported the theft of an …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events: The library will be closed Wednesday, July 4. The library is hosting a book sale in its main lobby. Single titles are 25 cents each or five books for $1. Join the library for Story Hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and 10 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:21 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 5800 block West Wood Duck Drive and South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. Officers responded to a report of an animal bite. A male subject on a motorcycle went to the hospital after being attacked by a pitbull. 5:31 p.m. …read more.

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

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in June: The library is closed on Sundays during the summer. Bell Memorial Public Library is having a book sale in its main lobby. Single titles are 25 cents each or 5 books for $1. Join the library for Story Hour at 3 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Disaster Recovery Center in Mentone will close permanently at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16. The DRC is located at 201 W. Main St., Mentone. You can still get help after the center closes by going online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov/; calling the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:31 a.m. Friday, June 15, East US 30, west of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Christopher Cornelius, 25, East CR 200S, Knox. Cornelius was traveling east on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 9:08 a.m. Thursday, June …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in June. The library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. Join the library for Story Hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. This year, the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, South CR 900W, near West CR 100S, Mentone. Driver: Danielle M. Schultz, 26, West Walnut Street, Akron. Schultz was traveling north on CR 900W when a deer ran into the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 10:18 a.m. Monday, …read more.

MENTONE — A scruffy, barely-trimmed beard and bow-legged swagger work in concert with the raspy voice of a cowboy to create a persona that seems more likely to arm wrestle a grizzly bear than delicately paint the individual wisps of hair on a medieval hero’s portrait. It is this contrast — this paradox — that …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 11 to begin hashing out the budget for the town’s next fiscal year. Town Clerk-Treasurer Barbara Ross mentioned the need for the board members, as well as department heads to begin the process during the board’s monthly meeting Monday, June 4. “We need …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 6600 block West CR 500S, Mentone. Braiden C. Rush reported criminal mischief. Two vehicles’ windshields were damaged. 8:17 p.m. Friday, June 1, 100 block EMS T50 Lane, Syracuse. Cynthia L. Underwood reported fraud and theft. 7:01 p.m. Friday, …read more.

MENTONE — A World War II veteran who served northern Indiana as a minister will celebrate his 100th birthday with his friends and family. T.R. Jones and his wife Louise, 92, both residing in Mentone, will celebrate with the families of their sons: Jim and Kent; daughter, Lee Ann; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and family …read more.

MENTONE — This morning the Mentone Egg Festival started off bright and early at 6 a.m. with the firemen’s pancake and sausage breakfast. Breakfast fueled everyone up for the 8 a.m. Egg City 5K Run. Residents lined up along Main Street to await the parade as it advanced downtown. This year’s parade theme was “The Olympics” with Eileen Bowser as the parade marshall.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in June: The library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. Join the library for Story Hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. The Bell Memorial Public Library …read more.

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

MENTONE — The planners of Mentone’s annual Egg Festival are hoping for gold medal weather in order to ensure a successful event and with a theme of “The Olympics,” silver or bronze just won’t do. “The big thing of course is weather,” said Rita Simpson, Chamber of Commerce president and head of the festival planning …read more.

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

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone will host the following programs in May: Beginning on Sunday, May 27, Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The library will also be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Join us for Story Hour at 3 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:04 a.m. Friday, May 25, South SR 25, south of South CR 600W, Mentone. Driver: Robin C. Miller, 56, East Center Street, Warsaw. Miller was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. She swerved to miss the deer, causing …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man was arrested after causing injuries to a woman that required her to be transported to the hospital. Frank Allen Thorpe, 36, 9434 W. CR 500S, Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. According …read more.

MENTONE — Join the library for story hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. The Bell Memorial Public Library 2018 Summer Reading program begins Monday, June 4. It is open to all age groups. Sign-up begins Monday, May 21. This …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 100 block East North St., Milford. A battery was reported and the victim was located and uninjured. 5:19 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 6200 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Bethana S. Becker reported damaged property. Her mailbox was destroyed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6 a.m. Thursday, May 10, West SR 25, near South CR 780W, Mentone. Driver: Ann R. Blair, 65, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Blair was traveling east on SR 25 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of her vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Yatish Joshi, Democatic candidate for the 2nd District of the U.S. House of Representatives, is visiting all 10 counties in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District leading up to the primary election on May 8. He will be visiting five locations within Kosciusko County on Monday, April 30. Through his “Whistle Stop Tour,” he aims …read more.

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

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:05 p.m. Friday, April 13, CR 200S, east of County Farm Road. Drivers: Justin L. Hurt, 31, West CR 1150S, Silver Lake, and Sarah J. Kenney, 46, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Hurt was traveling east on CR 200S when his vehicle rear-ended Kenney’s postal …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was sentenced today, Monday, April 9, in Kosciusko Circuit Court after robbing the Mentone Lake City Bank in March 2017. Bernie Joe Montileaux, 211 North Tucker St., Mentone, was charged with robbery and failure to appear. On March 8, 2017, officers responded to an alarm at the Mentone branch of …read more.

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

MENTONE — Mentone’s town council announced several spring and summer-related events at its monthly board meeting Monday, April 2. According to Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross, the town’s annual spring clean-up will be Wednesday, May 16. According to Council President Jill Gross, a list of items that can not be placed at the curb in the town …read more.

WARSAW — A Mentone man was transported to the hospital after a two-car collision Friday, March 30. Zackery W. Swope, 32, West Old Road 30 34, Warsaw, was traveling south on SR 15 when his vehicle began to drift into the northbound lane. Paul E. Welch, 77, South CR 700W, Mentone, tried to avoid a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 1, North Hartzler Street, north of North Hudson, Warsaw. Driver: Diana G. Snell, 63, Sophie Lane, Warsaw. Snell was traveling north on Hartzler Street and didn’t see a parked vehicle due to it being dark, causing her vehicle to …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Elementary School hosted a Mobile Indy 500 field trip this morning, Thursday, March 22. Mobile Indy 500 trips allow schools that can’t attend a Study Trip at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to experience the racetrack by providing an interactive program where students can learn about the race. Fourth graders from Mentone, Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, West SR 25, west of South CR 900W, Mentone. Driver: Jordyn C. Fresh, 18, West 4th Street, Rochester. Fresh was traveling west on SR 25 when she lost control of her vehicle. Fresh’s vehicle left the roadway, striking …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:44 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, CR 700W, south of CR 100N, Atwood. Driver: Kyla M. Pace, 20, North Camelot Lane East, Cromwell. Pace was driving south on CR 700W when a deer entered the roadway, and her vehicle was unable to avoid striking …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:11 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 1500 block South CR 950W, Mentone. Shawn P. Carlson reported that his vehicle had been stolen. Value: $8,000. 5:42 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 4900 block North CR 150W and West CR 500N, Warsaw. Police investigated a report of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Sunday, March 4, East US30, west of Van Ness Road. Driver: Justin R. Teel, 29, Deerfield Path, Warsaw. Tell was driving west on US30 when a deer entered the roadway, bounced off another vehicle, and into the path of Teel’s vehicle. …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has announced events for March: Story hour is scheduled for every Wednesday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m. During story hour, children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Family movie day begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 and features the …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:

MENTONE — Parents seeking an alternative to traditional preschool can now register their kids for the Mentone Kindergarten Readiness Center for the 2018-2019 school year. The program is taught by certified teachers using a research-based curriculum and ensures children are being taught with the skills that are essential to kindergarten. It runs three to five …read more.

WARSAW—A Mentone man was sentenced today in Kosciusko Circuit Court after robbing the Warsaw CVS store last year. Jesse Ray Combs, 27, 3705 S. SR 25, Mentone, was charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level 3 felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …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 — Mentone’s Deputy Marshal will receive a bump in salary after completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. Sam Bohnke, 29, graduated Friday, Feb. 2 from the 600-hour course, mandatory for all Indiana police officers and to be completed within one year of being hired by a police department. During his training, Bohnke …read more.

MENTONE — A section of Mentone’s infrastructure may require some upgrade, according to Water Superintendent Josh Shepherd. Shepherd told the Mentone Town Council on Monday, Feb. 5, that an area of Pearl Street in Mentone has insufficient water lines to accommodate the demand. According to Shepherd, one user on the street uses a large quantity …read more.

MENTONE — An increase in the cost of trash pickup in Mentone will never be felt by residents, according to the Mentone Town Council. According to Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross, Valley Sanitation increased the town’s trash pickup cost from $2,993.50 to $3,150 each month. While residents currently pay $10 per month for trash pickup, the …read more.

The following events have been announced by the Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone: STORY HOUR — Join the library for story hour every Wednesday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 10 a.m. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. KIDS AND TEENS — Join the library at 11 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:18 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, South SR 19, north of West Harrison Street, Mentone. Drivers: David R. Cooney, 43, Niagara Falls Boulevard No. D3, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Bryan A. Lenfestey, 39, West State Street, Etna Green. Cooney turned his semitractor/trailer left into …read more.

MENTONE – The announcement of a pair of grants is kickstarting what Mentone Youth League hopes will be a great 2018 season.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 7400 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Officials at Wright Stop Marathon reported the theft of $31 in gas from the gas station. 12:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 10300 block South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Police were called …read more.

Dale H. Stiffler, 90, Mentone, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1927, in Elkhart to Hobart and Lura (Williamson) Stiffler. He married on March 20, 1955, in Millersburg at the Fish Lake Lutheran Church to Oretha C. Bickel; she preceded on …read more.

MENTONE — The library will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The staff at Bell Memorial Public Library wish you all a very Happy New Year. Story hour is held at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a …read more.

MENTONE — There is no better place Barb Ross would want to live than Mentone. She has lived there all her life, except for the two years her late husband, Jerry, was transferred to Morton, Ill., for his job. They returned and it remains home. “I just like it. It seems like a safe place …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council approved funds for the Mentone Utilities Department to fix a transfer switch Monday night, Dec. 4, in Mentone. The department asked for funds to repair a transfer switch that automatically turns on the generator at the big lift station at station A on the highway when the power goes …read more.

Join the library for story hour at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Fridays. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. There will be no story hour held on Dec. 20, 22, 27 or 29. Santa Claus is coming to Bell Memorial Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. …read more.

MENTONE — Stand alone trails or trail systems are mushrooming locally and elsewhere. They provide a safe place to walk, jog or ride bicycles and promote exercise, fitness and getting off the couch or easy chair. And trails can also improve the quality of life in the area and make it more attractive for companies …read more.

WARSAW — To say that Warsaw resident Heidi Orr is multifaceted would probably be selling her very short. Although Orr was initially contacted to discuss her position as a board member for the Bell Aircraft Museum in Mentone, it quickly became clear that her talents extended far beyond her role in helping to guide the popular Mentone attraction.

MENTONE — American Legion Post 36 visited Mentone Elementary to do a presentation on the American Flag Monday morning, Nov. 27. Students learned a great deal about the United States Flag from its history to how to respect it. Post 36 performed the folding of the flag and read what each fold meant. Students watched …read more.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, Main Street, east of Broadway Street, Mentone. Driver: Brenda J. Kreis, 65, South Main Street, Claypool. According to the accident report, Kreis intentionally backed out of a parking spot on the north side of Main Street and drove into …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone will be making some last minute updates before it heads into the new year. Mentone Town Council approved the Mentone Utility Department’s request for facility update Monday, Nov. 6. The Mentone Utilities Department asked to use the excess of its building fund to update its second well house and shop. On the …read more.

Louise Hackworth, 86, Raymore, Missouri and formerly of Mentone, Indiana, passed at 3:37 pm, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home of Belton, Missouri. She was born on Nov. 16, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Andrew Jackson and Audrey Irene (Lackey) Konkle. She married on Sept. 1, 1953 in Warsaw to Gordon Hackworth, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cary P. Groninger has officially announced his candidacy to seek the vacated Kosciusko County Commissioner-middle district seat, previously held by Ron Truex. He filed his declaration of candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee President Mike Ragan Thursday, Oct. 19. Groninger, 50, of Mentone, is a 1985 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, South SR 25, west of West CR 600S, Mentone. Driver: Sabrina N. Wilder, 40, PO Box 257, Mentone, lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road in to a ditch. Damages up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 8 Matchett Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Tanalee R. Scott, 29, Camden Drive, Columbia City. Scott’s vehicle backed into a parked car. Damages up to $2,500. 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, East Old Road 30 and North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

After her morning of teaching the youngsters at the preschool, Kindig makes her transition to the library where she organizes activities such as story times, kids’ crafts, LEGO club and holiday celebrations. She also is responsible for researching and ordering all the books for the children’s department, as well as making sure the area is fresh and welcoming to all who walk through the door.

MENTONE — At approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Mentone EMS and Mentone Fire personnel were called to CR 775W, Mentone, to a report of a vehicle that had flipped over and ended up in a cornfield. There were reportedly two teenagers in the vehicle, both complaining of pain. A medical helicopter was called to …read more.

MENTONE — Join the Bell Memorial Public Library for story hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children hear a story, sing songs and do a craft. Adult Movie Monday is at 1 p.m. Oct. 16. The feature film will be “Growing the Big One.” Popcorn and beverages provided. Calling all …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 11000 block West CR 500S, Mentone. Isaac Jacob Shewman reported a firearm missing. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:53 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 500 block East Market Street, Warsaw. Officials at Dollar …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:53 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Valerie E. Lukens, 32, South SR 19, Mentone. Lukens struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 8:04 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, West SR 25 and South CR 900W, Mentone. Drivers: Crystal Rodriguez, 31, East …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:31 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, East CR 900S, west of South CR 400E, Sydney. Driver: Collene A. Haines, 47, West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake. Haines complained of pain to her entire body but was not transported to a hospital. Haines’ vehicle went off …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2100 block South SR 19, Mentone. Canton L. Stephens reported the theft of a firearm. Value: $500. 11:34 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9200 block East Sleepy Hollow Parkway, Cromwell. Pamela K. Gortney made a fraud report. 8:30 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:13 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 300 block West Main Street, Mentone. Officials with Wilby’s Gas & Goodies reported the theft of $27.82 in gasoline. 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 100 block EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Police responded to a fight in progress where …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:33 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, South CR 1000W, north of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 22, North SR 14, Akron. The front tire of Hopkins’ vehicle collapsed under the vehicle, causing him to loose control, going off the road and …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.

UPDATE — Officers responded to the incident at 1:07 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, 3911 S. 780W, Mentone. Matthew D. Hume, 16, 3911 S. 780W, Mentone, was driving a 2009 Toyota with passenger Carina M. Belcher, 16, McArthur Drive Lot 24, Fort Wayne. Pedestrian, Eli Swick, 4, North Side Drive, Warsaw, was pinned under a vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, South CR 600W and West CR 800S, Mentone. Driver: Taylor D. Sleeth, 20, South Nellie Boulevard, Claypool. Sleeth stated a vehicle pulled out in front of her and she lost control avoiding the vehicle that left the scene. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, South SR 19, north of North Etna Street, Mentone. Driver: Ema G. Coppes, 27, East 8 Square Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 9:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, North CR 850E, south of East CR 500N, …read more.

MENTONE — Housing Opportunities of Warsaw will be holding a Home Energy Impact program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Mentone Fire Department & Town Hall. Residents who attend the meeting will receive energy-saving tips and free air-sealing products. The homeowner kit contains a caulk gun and caulk, plumbers’ tape, spray foam insulation, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Drivers: Virgil D. Slabaugh, 22, 15B Road, Bourbon, and Jeremy L. Chupp, 18, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Slabaugh and Chupp were following each other and were parking in a driveway. Slabaugh did not notice …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident report: 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Randall Lee Piner reported the theft of bicycles. 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1800 block South SR 25, Warsaw. Jennifer A. Shepherd, reported the theft of a license plate. 7:55 p.m. …read more.

MENTONE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19, between West Monroe Street and SR 25 in Mentone, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. on the morning of Monday, Aug. 7, weather permitting. The closure will allow Norfolk Southern to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official state detour is SR 25 to …read more.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, US 30, east of East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Heaven C. Vick, 22, EMS T4 Lane, North Webster, and Laurie A. Landry, 51, East US 30, Pierceton. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damage up to $25,000. 1:18 p.m. Monday, …read more.

The state tournaments continued Friday night across northern Indiana for the Town & Country League championships.

The state tournaments opened up Thursday night across northern Indiana for the Town & Country League championships.

MENTONE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that a box culvert replacement is scheduled for SR 19 in Mentone. SR 19 is expected to close on or after Monday, July 17, weather permitting. The closure is scheduled to take place over Yellow Creek, located between West Eisenhower and Pearl streets in Mentone. Access to …read more.