John Michael Van Curen, Mentone, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, at the age of 71. He worked as a machinist for over 30 years at Chore Time Brock International in Milford. John had attended Nazarene Bible College for a number of years in Colorado Springs, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, East Defreese Road, south of EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Michael J. Shenefield, 50, North SR 13, Syracuse. A tree fell onto Shenefield’s vehicle while he was driving on DeFreese Road. Damage up to $5,000. 9:29 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man who suffered a heroin overdose has had charges filed against him after police found items at the residence and in a vehicle. Thomas Foster Smith, 34, 3403 S. 550W, Mentone, has been preliminarily charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. He was booked …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health Systems v. Lisa Alderfer, Mentone, $923.17 Linda M. Demerly, Warsaw, $7,545.47 Melissa Kroll, Warsaw, $1,168.23 Tricia L. Marino, Claypool, $4,380.90 Angel M. McGlennen, Silver Lake, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,072.45 Coy Fugate, Pierceton, $3,501.15 James A. Glant, Claypool, $2,023.42 Laurie K. Head, Warsaw, $3,145.79 Carl Miller v. Alexandria …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Shane K. Austrup, Ligonier, $1,001 Nicole J. Ingle, South Bend, $394 Valinda K. Jones, Claypool, $1,721 Yassani M. Medina-Rico, Elkhart, $621.02 Michael J. St. Germain, Elkhart, $1,121 …read more.

Helen M. Good, 82, Mentone, passed at 2:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Rochester, to Harley and Wiladine (Shively) Beck. She was married on Aug. 22, 1953, in Rochester, to Joseph C. Good, he survives. Helen was a 46 year Avon …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North Syracuse Webster Road west of North cR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Deanna N. Meade, 16, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Meade’s vehicle went off the roadway and she overcorrected, causing it to roll into a nearby field. Meade …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — Upcoming programs an events at Bell Memorial Public Library: Valentines Crafts for February We have two valentine crafts planned for February. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, we will be making valentine cards. There are two designs and cost will be .50 per card. At 6 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

MENTONE — Horizon Bancorp and Kosciusko Financial Inc. announced Friday, Feb. 5, they have executed a definitive agreement whereby Horizon will acquire Kosciusko and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Farmers State Bank, an Indiana state chartered bank, through a stock and cash merger.

Kosciusko County New Filings Kosciusko County Judgements Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding v. Warren Adams, Silver Lake, $973.58 Nicholas Clabaugh, Mentone, $711.43 Debra S. Ashby Hill, Milford, $738.85 Lucina Spencer Starbuck, Warsaw, $1,149.52 Canterbury House Apartments v. Holly Bowling, …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone has a new police policy manual following a unanimous vote Monday evening, Feb. 1, during the regular council meeting. The policies have been a hot topic in Mentone for quite some time. Council member Shelly Krueger presented a printout for the council and Town Marshal Jim Eads to review and approve. Eads …read more.

Kay Goshert Camp, 63, Mentone, took the hand of her Savior, and stepped into heaven at 10:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, where she had resided since March of 2014. Kay Arlene was born July 18, 1952, to James and Iola (Tucker) Goshert. She was a 1970 graduate of …read more.

MENTONE — One person was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a rollover accident near Mentone. At approximately 12:17 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to calls about a rollover accident at South CR 1000W and West CR 500S. They arrived to find Daricus D. Phillips, 20, South Washington Street, Warsaw, …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Charity M. and Jeremy Brock, Warsaw, $1,424.91 Ashly D. Johnson, Warsaw, $1,776.91 Daniel P. Vandiver II, Syracuse, $3,509.24 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Bill Comer, Cromwell, $210 Village Mobile Home Park …read more.

Julianne M. Thompson, 88, of Mentone, passed at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on May 7, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Jerry and Alice (Verrecca) Benzart. She had been a Bookkeeper for Smith Tire Service of Warsaw, for 40 years. Julianne was a graduate of …read more.

Dr. Jerry R. Landwerlen, 73, Mentone, passed at 7:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Shelbyville, Ind. to Russell “Dutch” and Roberta “Rae” (Tucker) Landwerlen. He was married on Aug. 17, 1963 in Shelby County, to Susan Scott, and she survives. Jerry was a dentist in Silver Lake, …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team MENTONE — A Warsaw man is in serious condition after being ejected from his vehicle yesterday afternoon, Monday, Jan. 25, in southern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to a 911 call at 12:17 p.m. in regards to a single vehicle that …read more.

MENTONE — Emergency personnel responded to an accident located at the intersection of CR 1000W and CR 500S in Mentone. According to officials at the scene, the accident involved a single vehicle, which reportedly struck a power line. The vehicle reportedly rolled over during the collision. The driver of the vehicle was flown from the …read more.

Julianne Thompson, 88, Mentone, passed at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Jerry Landwerlen, 73, Mentone, passed at 7:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Violet Overholt, 86, Mentone, passed at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo. She was born on Feb. 16, 1929, in Kosciusko County, to Walter and Lola (Miller Parker) Overholt. She was a homemaker taking care of the elderly, her family members, and when the need arose she took care …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Lisa Amburgy, Warsaw, $1,883 Denver L. Craft Jr., Claypool, $1,334.47 Scott J. Grant, Etna Green, $1,337.25 Jesse H. Hermosillo, Warsaw, $2,076.50 Sharla R. Music, Warsaw, $1,059.95 Kristina M. Schaefer, Mentone, $2,521.95 Staci …read more.

Claude Gene Mullins, 77, Mentone, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Martin, Ky. to Hampton F. and Florence (Hale) Mullins. Claude was born and raised in Floyd County, Ky. before moving to Kosciusko County in 1965. Claude served in The United States Army during the …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgements Kosciusko County Filing Reports Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Superior Excavating v. Dave Baker, Syracuse, $2,002.82 Arrow Financial Services v. Carissa Coverstone, Leesburg, $2,421.13 Martin Financial v. Melanie M. Davis Click, Cromwell, $3,297.90 Domingo Brito v. Rosario Deleon, …read more.

WABASH — Derek Lee Corbran, 22, whose address is shown on court records as 500 E. SR 13N, North Manchester, but was booked under a Mentone address was sentenced to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two years suspended, on a class C, child molesting charge. A second charge of child molesting, …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — The following activities are set to take place at the Bell Memorial Public Library, Mentone: Make a Recipe Potholder Make a recipe potholder. Pick your favorite family recipe, put it on fabric and sew it as a potholder. We will have several fabric options to choose …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Rachel A. Adams, Pierceton, $6,121 Cheri R. Baugher, Warsaw, $1,352.63 Jonathon M. Boyd, Pierceton, $3,239.37 Angela D. Cox, Warsaw, $864.41 Matthew Dausman, Leesburg, …read more.

MENTONE — January is a slow month so far for Mentone as the council worked through a very brief agenda. Council members were sworn in with Jill Gross as the new council president. Also sworn in were previous council president Tim Croy and council member Shelly Kreuger. The next Mentone council meeting will be at …read more.

Esther M. Holloway, 74, Mentone, and North Port, Fla. passed at 6:46 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana after being in failing health since Oct. 14, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1941, in Evansville, to Charles and Martha (Angel) Leonard. She was married on Jan. 1, 1984, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 6923 E. CR 500N, North Webster. Driver; Paul D. Mendoza, 17, EMS B33A Lane, Warsaw. Hit parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 7:19 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, North Detroit Street and West CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Timothy J. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, W. SR 25, near S. CR 1300W, Mentone. Driver: Alysha L. Wachtmann, 36, Briar Lane, Rochester. Hit deer. 6:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, N. CR 650E, near E CR 150N, Warsaw. Driver: Lori J. Whitmar, 48, E. Hunnicutt …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: John Cape v. Sandra Atkins-Prater, Warsaw, $1,548 Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. Christopher Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,601 Michael Housel, Warsaw, $1,875.46 William P. Maloney, Warren, $490.07 Margaret and William Mann, Warsaw, $872.85 Justin R. Wadkins, Claypool, $1,251.54 …read more.

Velma F. (Ailer) Horn, 96, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, went home to be with the Lord and joining her husband of 73 years at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 11, 1919, in Fulton County, to Russell and Blanche (Wynn) Ailer. She was married …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher Logenbaugh, 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, suffered minor bleeding to the head. Passenger: Curtis P. Longenbaugh, 33, North Main St., Syracuse, minor bleeding to the head. Both …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — The following events are scheduled to take place this month at the Bell Memorial Public Library, Mentone. Learn How to Make Soap Have you always wondered how to make your own soap? Would you like to watch the soap making process from beginning to end? Learn …read more.

MENTONE — During a relatively brief regular meeting Monday evening, Dec. 7, the Mentone Town Council and Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads set a date to sit down together and discuss the interviewing process for a new deputy marshal. The discussion is set for 7 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 10, during which time the council and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1600 E. 200N, Warsaw. Moises Tlahuetl Inc., reported a lost or stolen license plate. 10:13 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 5100 block North CR 925E, North Webster. Timothy R. Barry reported the theft of medication and wallet from his …read more.

Karen S. Kindig, 70, Mentone, passed at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 7, 1945, in Fulton County, to Gerald and Emalene (Rhoades) Kindig. She had been married to Don Craig he survives. She had been a secretary at DaLite Screen of Warsaw and …read more.

Dear Editor, Many years ago, the Mentone Chamber of Commerce held a Halloween celebration with a costume contest. Then, several of the downtown merchants decided to be open for trick or treat, along with the people in town. In the last few years, the fire department decided to open its doors for treats and the United …read more.

William Griggs, 73, Mentone, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, East CR 100N, west of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin A. Slone, 28, East CR 150N, Pierceton. Slone’s vehicle went of the roadway hitting a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000. 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, South …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, East Old Road 30, east of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Shelley J. Koozer, 48, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:31 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, East CR 350N, west of North CR 100E, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Eastgate Apartments v. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, West CR 100S east of South CR 800W, Warsaw. Driver: Andrew I. Bolinger, 19, South Palestine Lane, Warsaw. Hit deer. Bolinger was treated for complaints of chest pain. Damage up to $5,000. 9:04 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Rozella Road …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, North Old SR 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver; Steven M. Shepherd, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, West Shilling Road, west of South CR 600W, …read more.

Kosciusko 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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

Daniel Joseph Roseberry, 63, Mentone, and formerly of Rochester and Kokomo passed on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 17, 1951, in Kokomo, Indiana to Daniel B. and Alberta U. (Ufheil) Roseberry. He was a maintenance man for many years. He was a 1969 graduate of Kokomo High School. …read more.

Daniel Roseberry, 63, of Mentone, passed on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Library MENTONE — Upcoming events and news from the Bell Memorial Library include: CPR Class Statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival. If you are interested in learning this lifesaving technique, sign up …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

MENTONE — Kindergarten is not what it used to be. As academic standards continue to increase, kindergarten students are learning things that, a generation ago, they would not have studied until later. With this in mind, programs like Mentone Elementary School’s Kindergarten Readiness Center go beyond a typical preschool format to make sure the youngest students are prepared for …read more.

MENTONE — Jon D. Schaeffer, 53, South CR 900W, Mentone, refused medical treatment at the scene, after his 1973 International grain truck flipped early Monday morning, Nov. 2.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:21 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, West Main Street, west of North Franklin Street, Mentone. Driver: Jon D. Schaeffer, 53, South CR 900W, Mentone. Schaeffer refused medical treatment. Schaeffer stated he was traveling westbound on Main street when the passenger front tire came off the …read more.

MENTONE — There will be no change in the governing body for the city of Mentone following today’s election. All incumbents came through as clear winners.

All precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary and the winners chosen. There were a few surprises and history was made in the county. The voter turn out was 11.42 percent county wide. A tie between two candidates in Pierceton, will see the present members of the town council — Ron Hall …read more.

More results are now being released at election headquarters in the Kosciusko County Justice Building for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary with 15 precincts reporting. There are still four precincts to be counted. Here are current totals: City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer (R) — 695 Clerk-Treasurer Lynne A. Christiansen (R) — 682 City …read more.

MENTONE — Turnout has been slightly higher than expected so far at the polls in Mentone. As of 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 75 of 582 voters had shown up at the Mentone town hall, 201 West Main St., to cast their ballots. Two precincts are voting in Mentone, including Franklin Township (precinct one) and Harrison Township (precinct …read more.

MENTONE — Those expecting the Battle of the Board during the Monday, Nov. 2, Mentone Town Council meeting were pleasantly surprised as things proceeded peacefully. After approving previous minutes, the council unanimously voted to begin advertising for a new deputy marshal. Town Marshal Jim Eads asked to clarify whether the hiring would begin as of Jan. 1, to which Council …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, North CR 400E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Deborah L. Scharf, 60, East CR 400N, Warsaw. Scharf complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot but refused EMS. Hit Deer. Damage up to $10,000. 6:52 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: John R. Carpenter, 57, South Eastridge Drive North, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:04 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, South SR 19, south of West CR …read more.

MENTONE — No one was injured when this grain truck rolled over on SR 25 in Mentone, in front of Wilby’s Gas Station this morning, Monday, Nov. 2. The accident is just west of SR 25 and SR 19 intersection. According to Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads, the right front tire on the grain truck …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Registered voters in the town limits of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake, and voters within the corporate limits of the city of Warsaw, will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

MENTONE — Four candidates are in the running for positions on the Mentone Town Council. Shelly Krueger Shelly Krueger has lived in the Mentone community for 31 years and is married to Larry Krueger. They have raised eight children. The youngest is a senior in high school, five of their children have served in the armed forces and three are currently active. Three …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The countdown has begun for city/town elections. Polls will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 6 p.m. in the city of Warsaw and towns of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake. All five communities will have races for council seats. Claypool will also have a race for clerk-treasurer.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon R. Andrews, Warsaw, $2,509.36 Anna Packer, North Webster, $1,159.20 Cassandra Wagoner, Warsaw, $5,086.25 The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 Statewide …read more.

MENTONE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Mentone Fire Department, Mentone EMS and LifeMed Silver Lake responded to a bus vs. vehicle accident on SR 19 at CR 600S that happened around 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Area dates, locations and times are:

Charles Russell Smith, 71, of Claypool, died at 9:05 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence where he had lived for over 45 years.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Town Board President Tim Croy has released a statement pertaining to the resignation of Deputy Marshal, Terry Engstrand. In a message to Ink Free News, Croy sought to address rumors and allegations that have spread since the Monday, Oct. 5 regular meeting. “I, Tim Croy, on behalf of the Mentone Town Council, …read more.

Dear Editor, I’m fairly new to Mentone. Quite frankly, between work, family, and interminable laundry, I haven’t felt the desire to be involved in town matters. But someone encouraged me to attend a town council meeting, simply because the hot topic was the big “S,” safety. And nothing brings a community together like telling them …read more.

Terry Lewis, 68, of Rochester,and formerly of Talma passed at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at IU Medical Center of Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

MENTONE — Mentone is short a deputy marshal and residents are asking, “why?” Much to their dismay, their questions were met with deaf ears. A crowd gathered at the Mentone Town Hall Monday evening, Oct. 5, to ask questions and to learn the circumstances behind the resignation of Mentone Deputy Marshal, Terry Engstrand. Initially, board …read more.

Kosciusko 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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $820.70 Robert Avery, Warsaw, $3,464.60 Hope D. Beery, Warsaw, $3,905.99 Greg A. Haynes, Silver Lake, $13,047.24 Heather and …read more.

MENTONE — A seven-acre corn maze that opens this weekend near Mentone features none other than “Mabel the Pig.” In its second year, the Corn Maze at Goshert Farms invites visitors to solve the pork-themed labyrinth by answering trivia questions along their journey. Correct answers will lead maze-goers to Hog Heaven, while wrong answers will …read more.

AKRON — Mentone emergency personnel responded to a rollover accident on South 890 West that occurred around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. There were no injuries on the scene, and there was only one individual involved in the rollover.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:44 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, South Raspberry Court, Warsaw. Driver: Judith A. Kline, 73, East Dove Lane, Milford. Kline was backing from a private drive containing multiple vehicles, backing into one of the parked vehicles, registered to Brian J. Davison, North Dovewood Trail, …read more.

MENTONE — Kosciusko County took part in another DUI checkpoint during the weekend of Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. With at least one officer from nearly every police department in the county, the checkpoint ran from 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Sunday and ended in two arrests.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — October programs at Bell Library. Tactical Edge is a Firearm Training Simulator. Tactical Edge offers training in NRA basic pistol, NRA personal protection in the home, NRA home firearm safety, one on one personal firearm instruction, and active shooter training and engagement. Steve Cooper, NRA Pistol Instructor and …read more.

Joan Welborn Zent, 85, of Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1930, in Marshall County, to Ernest and Inez (Williams) Honegger. She married on May 15, 1949, in Bremen, to Everett W. Welborn, he preceded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:32 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, South Packerton Road, south of CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Steven N. Conley, 70, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Conley’s vehicle struck a vehicle sitting in the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, South CR …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Deborah G. and Thomas R. Allen, Warsaw, $855.52 Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $390.07 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lorraine J. Amerikanos, Leesburg, $1,927.57 Brittney …read more.

MENTONE — Scouts armed with wire brushes and scrapers arrived in Mentone Thursday evening, Sept. 17, to do some serious cleaning. Burket Boy Scout Troop 782 spent about two hours scraping and cleaning the town’s historic cannon, which is undergoing restoration. According to Mentone Town Council President, Tim Croy, the cannon’s wheels are undergoing repairs off-site. Thursday evening’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Stephen and Rebecca Davis v. Bill Barley, Leesburg, $996.41 Carrie Connor, Leesburg, $996.41 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Karri Bloom, Syracuse, $179 Kay Farrar, Warsaw, $180.50 …read more.

BY SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library would like to welcome our new children’s coordinator, Sharon Kindig. Many of you may already know her as one of the teachers at Jack & Jill Preschool. Sharon is looking forward to working with the kids and parents here at Bell Library. …read more.

MENTONE — Hundreds attended the sixth annual Rotors Over Mentone, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. The day was also a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the museum’s start and recognition of women veterans. Events began at 10 a.m. and lasted until early evening.

MENTONE — Concern came up during the Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting of the Mentone Town Council pertaining to possible violation of Open Door laws.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Brenda L. and David A. Alderfer, Mentone, $5,913.64 Danay Bowyer, Mentone, $5,090.51 Snow and Sauerteig v. Kevin D. Banghart, Claypool, $1,560.51 Linda …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business.

MENTONE — Flood plain maps, wreckers and police policies are keeping the town of Mentone busy for the month of September. During its regular meeting, held Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, the Mentone Town Council approved the town’s new flood plain ordinance. Representatives from four wrecker services, including Crouse Body Shop Inc., Glenn’s Wrecker Service Inc., …read more.

By 1ST SGT CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a head-on crash from this morning that required two drivers to be airlifted from the scene near Mentone. KCSD deputies and emergency personal were dispatched at 9:51 a.m. to a head-on crash, east of CR 1000W on SR 25. Responders …read more.

Koscisuko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Luisa Adame, Warsaw, $672.81 Dudley O. Allen, Warsaw, $3,305.56 Linda Compagnari, Silver Lake, $1,299.34 Michael Compton, Warsaw, $1,316.25 Susan T. DeCamp, Warsaw, $5,700.20 …read more.

MENTONE — One driver has already been airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to Parkview Hospital, while EMS personnel are awaiting the arrival of a second air ambulance to transport the second driver. The accident is near 8768 W. SR 25. Drivers are advised SR 25 is temporarily closed between CR 800W and CR 900W until the …read more.

Barbara “Jodie” Cook Atkinson, 83, of Indianapolis, and formerly of Mentone, where her and her husband Dr. David Cook practiced and lived from 1975 to 1984, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Community East Hospital of Indianapolis. She was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis, to Leo and Esther (Brummet) Miller, …read more.

MENTONE — The annual “Roters Over Mentone” Fly-In will be held starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. This year’s event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the museum.