Betty A. Thornton, 87, Mentone, and formerly of Rochester, passed at 11:25 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Mentone. She was born on Jan. 6, 1930 in Warsaw to Virgil and Mabel Louise (Franks) Cook. Her first marriage was to Paul Wiard. She then married on Sept. 26, 1964 to …read more.

Mentone Officers with Mentone Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, South SR 19 and West SR 25, Mentone. Drivers: Cleo L. Orendorf, 67, North CR 1000W, Nappanee, and Jeremiah A. Vires, 5365 650, Rochester. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone had a successful Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 28, at Mentone Cemetery. The Burket Boy Scout Troop 782 carried in the flags and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Locke was the guest speaker for the ceremony. The local American Legion performed a flag folding ceremony along with a 21 gun salute.  …read more.

MENTONE — The 2017 Mentone Egg Festival will be celebrated June 1-3, with the Cowboy Boots and Midwest Roots theme. The egg festival is a great way to build community relationships and connections. Many nonprofit organizations are able to earn enough money at the festival to fund their yearly projects. The festival is very family …read more.

MENTONE — On Monday, June 12, at the Mentone school board meeting, some of the discussion will be centered around the bald cypress tree located on the west side of the Mentone Elementary School. Lee Markley, president of Mentone Alumni; Tim Croy, Mentone town council member; and Linda Cochran, Mentone historian will present the history …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Fire Chief Mike Yazel isn’t timid when it comes to lauding his smoke chasing brethren. “If you need do get something done, call a bunch of firemen,” he said. “It’s just their mentality. When they see a problem, they go out and fix it.” In fact, that’s basically one of Yazel’s favorite mantras …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:02 p.m. Monday, May 8, East US 30, east of South CR 325E, Warsaw. Driver: Alex L. Poe, 29, East Washington Road, Pierceton. A deer ran into the side of Poe’s vehicle as he was traveling eastbound on US 30. Damages up to …read more.

Iris M. (Boganwright) Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from complications of a stroke suffered on April 17, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born the second of four children on March 22, 1926 in Marshall County. Her parents were Leonard and Treva Harsh Boganwright. On March 14, 1946 she “ran …read more.

MENTONE — Brenda Rose, Associate Auctioneer with Metzger Property Services, LLC, will be doing business from her new office located at 110 East Main Street, Mentone. Rose joined Metzger Property Services two years ago. She is the first associate auctioneer through the company to have their own office. Metzger Property Services provides professional auction, appraisal …read more.

Iris Davis, 91, Mentone, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Virginia J. Lucht, 90, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:21 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She had resided at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw for the last year and a half. She was born on Dec. 13, 1926 in Blue Island, Ill. to John and May (Cheney) …read more.

Mark A. Marshall, 57, Mentone, passed at 12:37 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, after complications of a motorcycle accident in March. He was born on Jan. 22, 1960, in Bremen, to Ron and Alice (Matheny) Cooper. He married on May 15, 1982, in Akron, to Kimberly D. Cox, she …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sometimes small town residents can forget what makes small town living so fantastic. When you experience something day in and day out, sometimes the magnificence can be lost. But with a town with as much character as Winona Lake that hardly stands true. Winona Lake was recently honored with being named the “Coolest Small …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Sunday, April 9, West CR 900N, east of North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Driver: Janie Diaz, 17, East Market Street, Warsaw. Diaz advised that her steering wheel locked up and she struck a fence and a farm disc. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

MENTONE — Free garden spots are being offered to residents of Mentone. This is good news for those who would like to plant a garden but do not have room on their property. The Town of Mentone has several acres of land north of Mentone, just off SR 19 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Garden …read more.

MENTONE – Chris Pettit’s love for baseball has helped build a working passion in Mentone.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:05 p.m. Thursday, March 23, South Huntington Street, south of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Grace M. Trafan, 18, North Hickory Street, North Webster, and Tiffany N. Slocum, 35, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Trafan rear-ends Slocum’s vehicle while Slocum was stopped in traffic due …read more.

Harold L. Yazel, 91, of Mentone, passed at 8:49 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Shawnee Lynn (Earl) Hughes, 50, Mentone, died at 3:30 p.m., March 14, 2017, at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past several years. On Jan. 24, 1967 in Warsaw, she was born to Albert Earl and Jennie (Lee) Earl. Shawnee had lived all of her life in the Atwood and Mentone …read more.

Vicki Sue Randall, 69, Mentone, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, in her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. On July 24, 1947, she was born in Warsaw to Donald and Loretta (Davis) Randall. Living most of her life in Kosciusko County, she did reside in Lexington, S.C. before returning back to Mentone …read more.

MENTONE — At approximately 11:10 a.m., dispatch reported a bank robbery at Lake City Bank, 202 W Main St., Mentone. Two bank alarms were activated and employees at the bank confirmed that a robbery did occur. After the robbery, the subject was located inside his residence at 211 North Tucker St., Mentone. All Kosciusko County …read more.

MENTONE — A local teenager who suffers from a genetic disorder was presented with a customized Kubota Razor UTV from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 17-year-old Charles Sparks was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was only four months old. Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. The disorder has resulted …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, East Prairie Street and South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Mosqueda Briseno, 28, West Market Street, Warsaw, and Christopher R. Dowell, 22, South Vine Street, Indianapolis. Briseno rear-ended Dowell’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, South …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:43 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, East Market Street, west of South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. Driver: Alexander Ioannou, 34, East Wade Road, Warsaw. Ioannou struck two light poles. Damage up to $25,000. 8:48 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, Lake City Highway, west of CR 200N, Warsaw. …read more.

MENTONE – Mentone Youth League is gearing up for the 2017 youth league season, and is preparing for signups.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:19 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, South Huntington Street, south of West Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Rosalie S. Garro, 17, North Stanley Street, North Webster, and Dia M. Wasko, 38, EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg. Vehicles collided near the intersection. Damage up to $50,000. North Webster …read more.

Christopher Grady Frey Jr., 6, Celina, Ohio passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 at the Children’s Medical Center in Dayton.  He was born April 11, 2010 in Fort Wayne to Jennifer Ann (Leslie) Frey of Celina and the late Christopher Grady Frey, who died Feb. 24, 2013.  Christopher is survived by his sisters: Amarae Stouder, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Looking for something festive to do over the Christmas weekend? Put on those pajamas, grab a mug of hot chocolate and make a trip to visit these festive Christmas light displays. 8711 CR 800N, Mentone This house has it all when it comes to Christmas decorations. The decorations include a mini police …read more.

Vernon R. Spurlock Sr., 91, Mentone, passed at 7:35 am, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 27, 1925 in Hernshaw, West Virginia to William and Beulah (Tucker) Spurlock. He married on Oct. 10, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Elizabeth C. “Betty” Halstedt, she survives. He was an office …read more.

Vernon R. Spurlock, 91, Mentone, passed at 7:35 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Seminary Drive, east of King’s Highway, Winona Lake. Drivers: Joe A. Graham, 51, Summer Breeze Court, Warsaw, and Maxwell A. Leary, 18, Laurel Ridge Lane, Carmel. Graham’s vehicle struck Leary’s vehicle while Graham was attempting to avoid …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:04 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, East CR 400S, north of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Ashley R. Baker, 24, South CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer with her vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, South SR 19 and …read more.

Roy L. Jeffers, 89, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

MENTONE — Shortly before 7:30 p.m. Mentone police and fire and Parkview EMS were dispatched to the train tracks at Franklin and Main Streets, Mentone, to a car versus train accident. Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department was also dispatched. It is unknown at this time if the vehicle had any passengers. The Kosciusko Fatal Team was on …read more.

Shelly Krueger, Mentone, was recently named the new circulation manager at the Syracuse Public Library this summer. However, her new position does not even begin to scratch the surface of her various roles and community involvement.

Pictured from left are veterans Gerald Romine, RJ Hill and Bill Boardman in front of the restored cannon. MENTONE — The M.M. Howitzer cannon that once sat in front of the Mentone American Legion is back in prime condition after a local resident decided to restore it. “The cannon actually belongs to the army,” said Tim …read more.

Lou Anne Guilford of Lafayette passed peacefully on Oct. 5, 2016 following her battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia on July 13, 1963 to the late Larry and Ruth Jo Pyle. Following her mother’s death in 1964, she was raised by her paternal grandparents Ernest and Zula Pyle and her father …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Kindergarten Readiness Center will begins its second year Aug. 8, and when the children hit the playground they will see a a greenhouse, gifted by businesses and individuals representing a community serious about early childhood education. The greenhouse is the brainchild of Ashley DuBois, a teacher at the center. “Hopefully, we’ll have …read more.

MENTONE — Parking concerns, curbs and meeting dates topped the Mentone Town Council’s regular meeting, held Monday evening, Aug. 1. Council member Tim Croy expressed concern over erratic parking along Broadway Street, saying some vehicles are parallel parked while others are parked at an angle. Council member Shelly Krueger recommended painting parking lines and Street …read more.

James Everett Goshert, 95, a retired farmer of Mentone, finished his earthly work and died peacefully at 7:25 a.m., Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, where he had resided for 12 days. James was born on Feb. 28, 1921 to Everett and Alice (Carles) Goshert near Atwood. He graduated …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Heath System, LLC v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,019.98 Brianna Hershberger, Rochester, $1,023.94 Barbara S. Knox, Warsaw, $1,575.30 Erika Mancilla, Warsaw, $1,948.08 Randrea T. Owens, Warsaw, $1,772.58 Keith …read more.

MENTONE – Semi-final results from the Town & Country State baseball tournament.

MENTONE – Day three results from the Town & Country League state finals.

MENTONE – Day two results from the Town & Country League state finals.

MENTONE – Day one results from the Town & Country League state finals.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: SAC Finance, Inc. v. Mark E. Anderson, Warsaw, $3,944.38 Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Tirean M. Blair, Warsaw, $4,133.94 Mark B. Dickinson, Warsaw, $4,251.61 Canterbury House Apts v. Andrew Bolinger …read more.

The 12U baseball team from Mentone and the 10U baseball team from New Paris each claimed semi-state titles in the latest rounds of the Town & Country tournaments.

Little league baseball and softball teams from around the northern third of Indiana began the 2016 Town & Country tournaments this past week.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Ashley Amor, Leesburg, $5,958.71 Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $1,752.93 Larry D. Bartley, Claypool, $2,905.85 Shawn M. Black, Warsaw, $1,088.29 Mary V. Boswell, Warsaw, $4,145.85 Alfonso …read more.

MENTONE — New police radios were the main focus of a Mentone Town Council meeting that did not quite last 10 minutes. During the meeting, held Tuesday evening, July 5, Town Marshal Jim Eads requested the purchase of three new handheld police radios. Eads presented two quotes and asked to go with the first one …read more.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, of rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence.

Alma G. Drudge, 80, rural Mentone, passed at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Hartzler Funeral Services is assisting with arrangements.

MENTONE — The regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council has moved to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Mentone Town Council meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jesse V. Avalos, Leesburg, $1,685.04 Roberta M. Hershberger, Warsaw, $2,714.96 Dan L. Shively, Warsaw, $1,179.76 Blackford Law Office v. Ashley Bender, Warsaw, $1,714.52 Warsaw Community …read more.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Youth Activity Coordinator and Adult Programming Coordinator, Bell Memorial Public Lirary Martial Arts Demonstration Rochester Family Martial Arts will be at Bell Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The primary purpose of Martial Arts is to develop the techniques and discipline for protection in a self-defense situation. Try your hand at …read more.

MENTONE — As the Indiana Bicentennial approaches, the history that surrounds the county becomes more and more relevant. For the next few weeks, “A Summer For History” will produce a story a week concerning a different museum located in Kosciusko County. The Mentone Museum concerns itself with history of the small town of Mentone, as …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. John P. Albano, Warsaw, $1,309.15 Eric S. Chizum, Warsaw, $858.22 Jasmine L. Currie, Syracuse, $2,776.12 Edward Falk, Utica, Mich., $884.20 Michelle R. Mayer, Warsaw, $774.79 …read more.

MENTONE — Approximately 30 employees from Cargill’s Mentone plant showed up today at Mentzer Park in Mentone for their day of caring. They put new mulch around playground equipment, painted, power washed playground equipment and cleaned the fence.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: McArthur Mental Health Services v. Amy L. Banks, Fort Wayne, $692.48 Corey Rogers, Rochester, $651 Charlie W. Sitts Sr., Columbia City, $692.48 Vernon Smith, North Webster, $871 The Car Company …read more.

Newt Green III, 67, Mentone, passed unexpectedly on June 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 2, 1949, in Charleston, W. Va., to Newt and Alice Mae (Mullins) Green. In earlier years Newt worked as a dispatcher for the Warsaw Police Department and in Georgia he was a gunsmith and worked in …read more.

Newt Green III, 67, Mentone, passed unexpectedly Monday, June 13, 2016 at his residence Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Mary L. Rose, 83, Mentone, passed at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in South Bend, to Paul Lanson and Mara Louise (Vandermark) Summy. She was married on May 3, 1953, in Mentone, to James Richard Rose at her parents’ home where she was raised. …read more.

MENTONE — As the Indiana Bicentennial approaches, the history that surrounds the county becomes more and more relevant. For the next few weeks, “A Summer For History” will produce a story a week concerning a different museum located in Kosciusko County. The Bell Aircraft Museum, located at 210 South Oak Street, Mentone, is a museum …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Anna M. Abbott, Warsaw, $1,151.16 Tammy M. Akers, Warsaw, $2,194.55 Justin Albert, Warsaw, $1,021.12 Wyzell Boddy, Warsaw, $1,217.11 Christian H. Chairez, Nappanee, $1,531.47 Jason T. …read more.

By CRAIG J. ALLEBACH Coordinator, Kosicusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during June. The next scheduled roving patrols and sobriety checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. Friday, June 10 to 2 …read more.

MENTONE — A failed pipeline topped discussion during the regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council Monday evening, June 6. According to James Emans, Emans Engineering, Bremen, approximately 500 feet of pipe beneath Main Street has failed. Emans and Water Superintendent Josh Shephard called on a company from Rochester to send a camera through the pipeline to …read more.

By 1ST. SGT. CHAD HILL Communications Division/Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department MENTONE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and emergency personnel responded Sunday night at 10:03 p.m. to the area of SR 19 and CR 600S after a 911 report of a bicyclist being struck. Officers and first responders located a male subject, …read more.

Iris M. Anderson Thompson, 100, Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in Plymouth, to Roy and Ruby (York) Shearer. She married Earl Anderson, she then married Paul Thompson who preceded in 1995. Iris worked for Farmers State Bank for 24 …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kristopher A. Bex v. Donald E. Wertheimer, South Bend, $1,500 Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts: Capital One Bank (USA) N A v. Jerri R. Townsend, …read more.

Iris M. Anderson Thompson, 100, Mentone, passed at 3:25 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The resignation of Joseph C. Good, a member of the Harrison Township Advisory Board, has resulted in Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod scheduling a caucus of eligible Harrison Township Republican Precinct Committeemen. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the Mentone Fire Department, 201 W. Main …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Bryan K. Besson, Warsaw, $5,319.27 Green & Grossnickle LLP v. Benjamin Byall, Kimmell, $657.21 Dustin P. Hepler, Milford, $1,151.88 The Collection Company v. Katherine D. Emmons, …read more.

BURKET — Burket and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 4459 W. CR 625S, Burket around 2:45 p.m. today, Monday, May 23. All residents were originally able to escape the house with three of their dogs, while two remained inside the house. The house was fully engulfed for around a half hour before …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone EMS and Kosciusko Runners Association are hosting the 12th annual Egg City Run 5K and 1-mile walk in Mentone. Registration is from 6:30-7:45 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the emergency services building, downtown Mentone. The race begins at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is due at or before 11:59 p.m. May 30, 11:59 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:14 p.m. Monday, May 9, SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Kenny R. Stapleton, 49, West canal Street, Wabash. Stapleton went off the roadway and struck a guide wire to a utility pole. Damage up to $1,000. 10:11 a.m. Monday, May 9, …read more.

Poll worker Cassia Richardson adds another tally mark to the board at Etna Green’s Heritage Park building The tally marks under the large “X” represent 100 voters. (Photos by Amanda McFarland) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Poll workers in Etna Green, Mentone and Silver Lake were busy this morning, Tuesday, May 3, as unusually high numbers of …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone town council passed along a few reminders during the regular meeting Monday evening, May 2. Tim Croy noted the town does not pick up bricks, concrete and other items. Town Marshal Jim Eads added that the town only picks up natural debris, like sticks, brush, garden weeds and grass clippings. Other materials are the responsibility of …read more.

Raymond L. Lewis, 94, Mentone, passed at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on May 13, 1921, in Argos, Marshall County, to Ernest H. and Cloie (Biddinger) Lewis. He was married on Nov. 25, 1945, in Mentone, to Grace Alice Rans, who preceded on Aug. 12, …read more.

Raymond L. Lewis, 94, of Mentone passed at 10:25 am, Tuesday, April 26, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

MENTONE — Doby Gonzales, 43, 401 N. Morgan St., Mentone, was arrested Thursday evening, April 21, on a warrant for battery to a family or household member with a child under 16 present and battery causing moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies, and battery, a class A misdemeanor. An affidavit of probable cause, filed …read more.

Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.

The following students were placed on the honor roll for the fourth nine weeks at Mentone Elementary School: Third grade Evan Bolinger, Lily Bradley, Katie Caudill, Brooklyn Cooper, Mackaylie Costello, Colton Crabb, Lydia Craig, Brock Derf, Kade Francis, Marisol Gonzalez, Nekiana Hamilton, Chloe Haussmann, Braylee Hughes, Reed Jones, Renea Kline, Emma McKenzie, Dallas Miller, Matthew …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Youth Activity Coordinator and Adult Programming Coordinator, Bell Memorial Public Lirary MENTONE — Upcoming events and programs at the Bell Memorial Public Library: Make a Butterfly Wreath Make a butterfly wreath. This is a simple project made with butterflies printed on cardstock and attached to a grapevine wreath. Cost for this program …read more.

MENTONE — The wait is over and Mentone has welcomed Lou Medina as its new deputy marshal. Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads made the official announcement to a round of applause Monday evening, April 4, during the regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council. Medina has previously served as town marshal of Claypool and has had …read more.

MENTONE — A driver and one of two passengers were airlifted by air ambulances to an undisclosed hospital following a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning, April 3. The accident was at 2:13 a.m. on West SR 25, west of South CR 1000W. The driver: Nicholas S. Stahl, 25, North CR 175E, Rochester, suffered a fracture/dislocation to …read more.

Marilyn E. Penn, 65, Mentone, passed at 3:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 14, 1950, in Atwood, to William and Helen (Hoffer) Frush. She married on July 5, 2014, in Mentone, to Daniel Penn, he survives. Marilyn worked as a Case Worker in Nevada, at Zolman Farms …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In order to get ready for the season, InkFreeNews has compiled a list of Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating this list as announcements come to our attention. Mentone Saturday, March 26 — Mentone’s Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m in Mentzer Park. Milford Saturday, …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Youth Activities Coordinator and Adult Programming Coordinator, Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE— News and upcoming events from Bell Memorial Public Library are as follows: Thank You To Pro Tree Service Our flag pole rope was broken and Pro Tree Service graciously donated their time and expertise to repair the rope and mount …read more.

Jeanelle L. Conaway Poe, 33, of Mentone, passed Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her residence.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, South SR 19, south of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Roger L. Busz, 63, West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Busz lost control of his vehicle on wet pavement, went off the road and down into a ditch and …read more.

George J. Reed, 86, of Mentone, passed at 6:14 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 3, 1929, in Nappanee, to George M. and Dorothy (Hardy) Reed. He was married on May 29, 1948, in Mentone, to June Brown, she preceded on April 30, …read more.

Rita Ann (Rohrer) Sabo, Mentone, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at her residence at the age of 56. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a 1978 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. Rita worked in housekeeping for a number of years at Grace Village Retirement Community …read more.

Koscisuko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Raquel Alcala, Warsaw, $2,231.55 Rodger L. Berry, Warsaw, $1,116.50 Amber Davis, Warsaw, $2,552.09 Allison Foster, Claypool, $1,058.52 Johnna K. Rainwater, Warsaw, $5,958.91 Blackford …read more.

Dean C. Nellans Jr., 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Mentone, to Dean C. and Ethel (Tucker) Nellans. He was married on Dec. 17, 1964, in Mentone, to Jeannine Blue, she survives. Dean was a farmer and …read more.

MENTONE — A handgun was allegedly placed against the head of a victim in an argument resulting in charges being filed against a Mentone man. Joseph H. Yocum, 38, 9205 W. SR 25, Mentone, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, March 8, on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony, and domestic battery …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, West Main Street, Mentone. Driver: Taylor A. Busenburg, 19, South SR 19, Mentone. Busenburg was backing in a parking lot when her vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Dean C. Nellans, 90, Mentone, passed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

MENTONE — Mentone is one step closer to having a new deputy marshal. During the regular Mentone Town Council meeting Monday evening, March 7, Town Marshal Jim Eads announced he has narrowed the pool to three candidates. Eads and the council will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, to interview each candidate …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.