NAPPANEE — The musical comedy “Crazy For You” is currently on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee. It’s a hit. Don’t miss it.

ELKHART COUNTY — INDOT contractors, Walsh and Kelly Inc., are planning several traffic shifts as work continues on the added travel lane project at C.R. 52 in Nappanee. Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, weather pending, the center lane of S.R. 19 at C.R. 52 will be closed, with traffic shifted onto either side of the ongoing …read more.

Charles William Green Jr., 80, Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.

Opal M. Mishler, 96, Kokomo, formerly of Goshen and Nappanee, passed away Friday evening, July 22, 2016, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Kosciusko County near Warsaw to Edward and Laura (Cripe) Hepler. Sept. 24, 1938, she married Russel D. Mishler in Nappanee. He died Jan. 18, 1999. …read more.

Eva Mae Noe, 83, Nappanee, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided since April. She was born May 21, 1933, in Terre Haute to Burton Eli and Mary (Cline) Krackenberger. Eva was a veteran of the Navy and served during the Korean War. She loved …read more.

Lowell K. Loucks, 96, Elkhart, died 3:27 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home.

Harrison Ross Jones Brinkley, was born on Friday, July 8, 2016, at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.  He died six minutes after birth from having Hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

NAPPANEE – The Elkhart County Railroaders and Nappanee Embracers played to a 12-all tie Friday night in vintage base ball.

Samuel H. “Sam” Mishler, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Nappanee, to Harvey J. & Leatha E. (Miller) Mishler.

Elbert “Bert” D. Ganshorn, age 99, Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday June 23, 2016 at Greencroft, Goshen.

Bonnie S. Spicher, 58, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 7:38 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 5, 1958, in South Bend to Hans and Judy (Haniney) Himmel. She was a Warsaw High School and Ivy Tech Graduate. Bonnie lived her life in this area. On Dec. 28, …read more.

Alan Jay Miller, 66, Nappanee, died at 4:40 a.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where he had resided for three years.

NAPPANEE — A Nappanee woman was taken to Bremen Hospital following a rear-end accident on SR 19, north of West CR 1050N. The accident was at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Donna L. Hunsberger, 47, Meadows, Nappanee, complained of pain to the neck. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer Rick Shepherd reported Jeffery T. Short, 39, North …read more.

Rodney Lee Rogers, 67, Phoenix, Ariz., entered into rest on June 8, 2016. Born in 1949 to Richard and Norma Rogers, he grew up as older brother to Kelly (Deloris) Rogers and Kim (Lonnie) Wingett in Goshen. Rod is a 1967 graduate of Wakarusa High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam …read more.

NAPPANEE — Elvis Presley fans won’t want to miss “All Shook Up,” currently on stage at Amish Acre’s Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee.

Doris I. Risser, 93, Wakarusa, died 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born May 15, 1923, in Elkhart County to Ernest and Augusta (Nusbaum) Hirseman. She married Mearl E. Risser on July 3, 1948, in Elkhart and he died Jan. 24, 2002. Surviving are her three nieces and two …read more.

Robert A. Brooks, 80, Nappanee, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. On Feb. 27, 1936, he was born in Vineland, N.J., to William and Madge (Moyer) Brooks. Robert was united in marriage to Janet King on Aug. 23, 1959, in Mentone, who survives. …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Fire Department and Nappanee EMS along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident. The accident was on SR 19 north of CR 1050N in front of L&M Foods. The driver of a Ford cargo van was transported by Nappanee EMS to Bremen Hospital. The driver of a Chevrolet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society Press is planning a literary Bicentennial road trip and both Elkhart and LaGrange Counties made the short list. Nappanee’s Amish Acres and Shipshewana’s Menno-Hof are among the historic sites and landmarks recognized with the release of, “Road Trip: A Pocket History of Indiana,” by Andrea Neal. The book is a …read more.

MILFORD — Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 4:17 p.m. Monday, May 30. The accident occurred at West CR 1350N and North CR 400W, west of Milford. Brandon J. Smith, 23, Cottage Court, Elkhart; Jenni Sigerich, 25, Cottage Court, Elkhart; Robert D. Hall, 62, Currant Road, Granger; and Robin Hall, 58, Currant …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Home and Garden Club is sponsoring a Quilt Garden Day Adventure bus tour of Elkhart County’s quilt gardens. Elkhart County is home to one of the top 100 bus tours in the U.S. This major event is promoted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The day begins at 7:30 …read more.

MILFORD — Jolene H Watson, 42, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, was flown to South Bend Memorial for unspecified injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 4:01 p.m. Monday, May 23. The accident was at West CR 1000N and North CR 425E, Milford. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Castillo reports Catherine A. Powell, 18, West CR 450N, Cromwell, …read more.

Nora Goss, 98, Nappanee, died at 3:05 a.m., Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided for 11 years.

Dolores Lee (Weaver) Culp, 81, Nappanee, died at 6:10 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Nappanee to Charles E. and Virginia Fern (Domer) Weaver.

Malinda E. Hochstetler, 77, Bremen, passed away suddenly from natural causes at 5:53 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.

Theodore “Ted” M. Alexander, 71, Mishawaka, died 8:38 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born Sept. 7, 1944, in South Bend to Theodore M. and Edith (Armstrong) Alexander. He married Kathy (Lowman) Balasa on May 24, 2014. Surviving are his wife: Kathy, Mishawaka; son: Michael (Ashley) Alexander, Zionsville; …read more.

Barbara Ellen Diehl, 85, Warsaw, passed away May 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

James (Jim) Louis Moore, Syracuse, died Friday, May 13, 2016, from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Sarah I. Chupp, 95, Nappanee, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side at 7:28 am, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her residence after a short illness. 

NAPPANEE – An unusual tiebreaker scenario played out Thursday in the NLC boys match involving Warsaw.

George M. Hochstetler, 84, formerly of Nappanee, died at 4 am, Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Rosebud Village Nursing Home in Richmond.

Lester H. Kincaid, 76, Goshen, passed away Sunday night, May 8, 2016, at home after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Dakota, W. Va., to Froud and Edith (Sampson) Kincaid. On July 1, 1988, he married JoAnn Jones in Goshen. She survives along with a son: Jason (Kimberly) Kincaid; two stepdaughters: …read more.

Eric Paul Van Horn died May 1, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Plymouth to Harry Ronald (Ron) and
Connie Van Horn.

Glen “Pete” R. Wuthrich, 82, Nappanee, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen.

SYRACUSE – Sports wraps for Wawasee athletics for Monday, May 9.

ELKHART COUNTY — Elkhart County, in cooperation with the towns of Bristol, Middlebury, Nappanee and Wakarusa, and the cities of Elkhart and Goshen, have prepared an update to the 2007 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by known natural, technological and political hazards. …read more.

Glory Susanne Kern, 74, Nappanee, formerly of Goshen, died 12:46 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 27, 1941, to Frank Sprague Jr. and Martha Ruth (LeCount) Sprague. She lived most of her early life in Ligonier and was a graduate of Ligonier High School. …read more.

Larry W. Miller, 69, Nappanee, died at 7:50 am, Tuesday, May 3 , 2016, at his twin brother’s home in Bremen.

Harold L. Hershberger, 85, Bourbon, formerly of Nappanee, died at 8 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications after a stroke. He was born June 4, 1930, in Nappanee to Raymond and Sylvia (Moden) Hershberger. Surviving is his wife: Marlene; son: Dennis (Caryn) Hershberger, Nappanee; daughters: Brenda (Sam) Atkins, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Thirteen reserve officers recently graduated from the annual Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy after several months of specialized training. Officers from various departments in and near-by Kosciusko County completed over 200 hours of training. The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, April 30. The intense training included areas such as defensive tactics, firearms, …read more.

Mike R. Mishler, 64, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He had been a patient there since Tuesday night. He was born June 15, 1951, in Elkhart to Robert and Delores (Croy) Mishler. Surviving is his wife, Karen; daughter, Angela Hemingway, Fort Wayne; sons: Clinton …read more.

NAPPANEE — Amy Jo Brookins, 25, 21520 US 6, Nappanee, was taken to IU Health Goshen, for injuries after a vehicle struck her home. The accident occurred at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Brookins suffered scratches and abrasions and complained of pain. The driver of the vehicle, Scott A. Miller, 52, Nappanee, was also transported …read more.

Rose Nell Wallace Holdeman, 93, Nappanee, passed peacefully into heaven at 9:55 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

Walter “Jack” Davis, 57, Nappanee, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes. He had been a patient there since Sunday. He was born Jan. 6, 1959, in Boaz, Ala. to Bobby Jack and Ruth (Martin) Davis. Jack was a graduate of Crossville High School in Crossville, …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood beat a short-handed Wawasee softball team, 4-3, Friday afternoon.

NAPPANEE — The audience at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee is taken back to the 1950s as four guys return to earth and give the performance of a lifetime in the musical “Forever Plaid.”

Peg E. Heckaman, age 65, Nappanee, passed away at 7:24 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital from a short illness. She was born on Sept. 9, 1950, in Goshen, to John and Stella (Mosier) Heerschop. She was a lifetime area resident, and truly enjoyed her retirement, which started in 2007. She married …read more.

Michael Duane Brown Jr., age 40, Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 2:09 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Upcoming programs and events at the Nappanee Public Library will include: Nappanee Center Trains Junior Detectives The “Please Do Not Touch” signs have been lifted for a special program at the Nappanee Center at 302 W. Market St. Kids will get the chance to handle items …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a tentative timeline for construction of left-turn lanes on SR 19 at CR 52, just north of the Nappanee. Work recently began with the installation of pipe along the roadway. Motorists can expect daytime traffic directed by flaggers while the remainder of pipe is installed. Later, drivers …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood used plenty of frontline talent to trump Wawasee, 78-54, Tuesday in girls track.

John R. “J.P.” Phipps II, age 19, Mishawaka, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016, at his residence.

Mary Ellen Royer, 91, Nappanee, died 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at her residence.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Purdue Extension Elkhart County NAPPANEE — The Elkhart County 4-H Performing Arts Contest will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the NorthWood High School Auditorium. The event is an opportunity for local youth to share their talents on stage. Contestants may perform in a musical …read more.

Nancy Carole Anderson, age 77, of Nappanee, formerly of the Osceola and Mishawaka area, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at IU Health Goshen Hospital from an extended illness.

WARSAW — Any visitor to Ink Free News certainly has seen Alyssa Richardson’s name frequently, as her byline was frequently featured in breaking news stories in and around the Warsaw area. All that changed for the Nappanee native in February when she left that job to take on a new adventure with the Warsaw Community Schools as the district’s new communications assistant, working under Chief Accounting Officer Dani Barkey.

Reno J. Fimbianti, 87, Nappanee, died at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, where he had been since Friday. He was born on Jan. 2, 1929, to Guiseppe and Esterina (DeMuri) Fimbianti in Chicago, Ill. He was a 1946 graduate of Pullman Tech High School in Chicago. On Oct. 29, 1950, …read more.

Randy D. Harris, 64, Nappanee, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his residence from a year long illness. He was born July 4, 1951, in Goshen, to Dennis and Delores (Ringler) LaRue. He grew up in Syracuse and attended Syracuse schools. Mr. Harris served during the Vietnam War in the US Marine …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood swung the sticks well in a 13-0 win over Tippecanoe Valley Monday in softball at Stauffer Park.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Upcoming programs and events at the Nappanee Public Library will include: Fun For Kids Celebrate National Poetry Month with a magnetic poetry activity at the Nappanee Public Library. The project will take place in the Kids’ department from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. …read more.

Kayla Ann Stephenson, 27, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born Aug. 28, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Neil and Katina (Alexakis) Stephenson. She is survived by her parents; siblings: Katie and Travis Stephenson, all of Nappanee; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins. …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE —The Nappanee Public Library will host Pinterest Night 2.0 for interested individuals and the Nappanee Center is looking for quilts for it’s upcoming exhibit. Pinterest Night 2.0 The Nappanee Public Library’s popular Pinterest night is back for an encore from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 29. If you’ve …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Curt Nisly recently welcomed a pair of student pages to the Statehouse. Rachel Leininger, from Syracuse, attends Bethany Christian School. Madelyne Bressler, from Nappanee, attends NorthWood High School. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Nisly on the House floor as he conducted …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood claimed wins in both the boys and girls track duals Tuesday night against Tippecanoe Valley.

Charles J. “Chuck” Grimm, 71, Nappanee, died at 8 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2016, at his residence from complications from a lung transplant. Chucks’ testimony was his afterlife will be in Heaven and as Chuck would say he will see you later. He was born Dec. 16, 1944, on Nappanee Street in Nappanee to George …read more.

Betty Ruth (Engledow) Johnson, 87, Nappanee, died Satuday morning, March 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1928, in Bloomington. She was the sixth and youngest child of Charles Richard Engledow and wife Anna (Mesmer) Engledow. Her father died when she was just five months old. Betty attended elementary and high schools in Bloomington …read more.

By BECKY CAPPERT Road Scholar Coordinator, Group Sales, Weddings and Marketplace Coordinator, Amish Acres, LLC NAPPANEE — Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit. This two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winning treat is packed with nonstop …read more.

Marcia Kay Cook, 77, Nappanee, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord, at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 24, 1938, in Nappanee to Katherine Mellinger. Marcia was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1956. Her first marriage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, West CR 1350N and North CR 500W, Nappanee. Driver: Wendell J. Miller, 19, North CR750W, Nappanee. Miller suffered lacerations to the head, legs, hand and arms and was taken to IU Health Goshen. Miller was eastbound on CR …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — He was sentenced to 15 years to the Indiana Department of Corrections this morning for the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, but Scott Leon Wilkins, 38, has already announced his intention to appeal his conviction and sentence. The accident was on CR 1350N, near CR 300W, …read more.

Norma Jean Stillson, 89, Nappanee, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been for five months. She was born on January 10, 1927, in Elkhart, to Devon F. “Heinie” and Hazel (Grant) Richmond. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma married James E. Stillson on …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Library club meetings, workshops, tours and even a bus trip are occuring at Nappanee Public Library. Lego Club The library Lego Club will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, the third Thursday of every month during the school year. Kids are invited to take …read more.

Glen R. Hochstedler, age 77, of Wakarusa, died at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Melvin J. Yoder, 81, Nappanee, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, with his family by his side at his daughters home in Etna Green. He was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Kosciusko County to Jonas and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder. He lived his lifetime in this area. On April 7, 1959, he married Barbara …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Various types of club meetings, classes, kids events and even a recipe swap are being planned at the Nappanee Public Library. Quilt Guild The quilt guild, a club for adults interested in new quilting techniques, meets at the library on the second Thursday of each …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library will host a knitting group and Pinterest night for interested individuals. Knitting Group Meets After several successful classes on beginner knitting skills in the Nappanee Public Library’s makerspace, instructor, Rebecca Haney, is coordinating an ongoing knitters’ group at the Library. Those interested …read more.

Nancy L. Davis, 76, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 11, 1939, in Nappanee to Otto and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Robison. On May 24, 1957, she married Norman E. Davis in Gravelton. He died Feb. 12, 2008. Nancy is survived by three children: …read more.

Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee. Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita …read more.

NAPPANEE — Grace Point Preschool,1155 N. Main St., Nappanee, is accepting registrations for its 55th year of instruction. The GPPS 2016-17 school year will be directed by Linda Brandt, head teacher, along with assistant Darcy McPheeters. Criteria includes play-driven, hands on curriculum with emphasis on color, numbers, alphabet and name recognition, plus a non-denominational Christian Bible lessons. …read more.

Kathryn R. Cripe, 89, Goshen, died 2:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Nappanee to Milo and Elsie (Masters) Stouder. She married Lawrence “Larry” Cripe on Jan. 28, 1946 in Goshen and he died Sept. 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter: Nancy L. Buckmaster; and a …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Chamber of Commerce held its 2016 Annual Appreciation and Awards Dinner the evening of Monday, Feb. 29. The event recognized several businesses with awards. A guest speaker and keynote speaker also addressed the crowd. Keynote speaker was Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins. The theme was “Red, White and You.” A patriotic theme was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:39 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, West CR 1100N, east of North CR 725W, Nappanee. Driver: Rebecca J. Shaw, 34, North CR 100E, Milford. Shaw was backing from a driveway and backed into a deep water filled ditch, rolling over as it fell into …read more.

WARSAW — A man selling up to 10 ounces of heroin and 10 ounces of methamphetamine a week and a member of a gang has been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Andru Boyd Hicks, 42, 609 Short St., Nappanee, is facing charges of dealing in a narcotic drug, more than 10 grams, …read more.

Ervin J. Schwartz, 99, formerly of Nappanee, died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Bremen to Joseph and Emma (Miller) Schwartz. On Oct. 6, 1937, he married Maxine Hoffer in Nappanee at Pastor Homer North’s residence. She preceded him in death …read more.

Rolland L. “Bud” Miller, 63, Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, following a recent illness. He was born March 20, 1952, in Goshen, to Jackie and Noma (Hollar) Miller. On Sept. 6, 1980, in Goshen, he married Peggy Truex. He was a 1970 graduate …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Upcoming programs and events at the Nappanee Public Library will include: Book Bracket Challenge March Madness isn’t just a basketball sensation. Stop in at the library and help determine the champion in this year’s book bracket challenge. Each day in March, two opposing picture books …read more.

NAPPANEE — A passenger in a vehicle driven by a Milford teen was taken to IU Health Goshen with non life threatening injuries following an accident early this morning, Sunday, Feb. 21. Matthew Miller, 18, Nappanee, suffered a severe nose bleed in the accident. The accident occurred at 2:46 a.m. on CR 50, west of …read more.

Glenna Swearingen, age 69, of Syracuse, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio to Arthur and Buford (Brown) Stapleton. Mrs. Swearingen moved to Nappanee from Ohio in 1962, she had lived in Syracuse for 17 years. She had worked at NIA in …read more.

Jean (Hall) Rowland, age 90, of Nappanee, passed away Feb. 19, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born in Marshall County on March 11, 1925, she was the daughter of Fred and Nell (Yager) Hall of Bourbon. On Nov. 25, 1945 in Bourbon, she was united in marriage to Argyl Rowland, who preceded her in …read more.

Patricia “Pat” Rhoades, 71, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she has resided for one year. She was born Aug. 9, 1944, in Littleton, Colo. to Russell and Emma (Gelroth) Thrailkill. Pat lived her lifetime in Nappanee. She was a 1962 graduate of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:33 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, East CR 450N and North CR 175E, Warsaw. Drivers: Tabitha P. Tucker, 19, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Cameran M. Carver, 24, West Walnut Street, Claypool. Tucker complained of pain to the back but refused medical treatment. Tucker …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — After almost 5 1/2 hours of deliberation, the jury found Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford, guilty on two of three charges. He will be sentenced at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Kosciusko County Superior Court 3. The jury unanimously found Wilkins guilty of causing death …read more.

Ruth Miller, 89, Goshen, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Wakarusa, to Oliver and Anna (Weldy) Loucks. She married Harold Miller on Nov. 20, 1949. He died Nov. 30, 2004. Surviving are sons: Gary (Dina) Miller, Elkhart; James (Melinda) …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — A  scheduled five-day jury trial began this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 against Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford. Wilkins has been charged with the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, in a traffic accident. Wilkins has been charged with causing a death …read more.

Eugene E. “Gene” Yoder, 83, of Nappanee, died at 6:06 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at IU Health, Goshen from complications of Ampullary Cancer. Gene was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Bremen to Elva and Lydian (Mast) Yoder. He had lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 22, 1961, he married Patty A. Tobias …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Performing Arts, Public Speaking & Demonstrations Contest will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the NorthWood High School Auditorium in Nappanee.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, North CR 800W, south of West CR 640N, Etna Green. Driver: Donna L. Williams, 48, Marrett Drive, Mishawaka. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. William’s complained of chest pain and was treated by medics. 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins announced today the appointment of the new Nappanee Police Chief. Officer Steve Rulli, a 13-year veteran of the Nappanee Police Department, will now serve as police chief for the town. Rulli works currently as a school resource officer at Wa-Nee schools, as the head training instructor for NPD and …read more.

Georgia “Jackie” Jaquelin Zinkiw, 73, Nappanee, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 6, 1942, in Nappanee. She was one of 12 children born to Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher, who preceded her in death, along with siblings: Larry, Johnny and Virgil Fisher. Jackie married …read more.