Esther R. Lantz, 76, Goshen, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at Greencroft Healthcare into the loving arms of Jesus. She was born Dec. 19, 1939, in Walnut Creek, Ohio, to Albert and Katie (Miller) Kuhns. On June 29, 1958, she married Glendon “Glen” E. Lantz at North Goshen Mennonite …read more.

Letitia “Tish” Gessinger, 75, Nappanee, passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born on April 29, 1940, in Nappanee to Al and Erdine (Stillson) Nettrour. On June 12, 1959 she married Richard Gessinger. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1990. She is survived by …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library High School Equivalency Diploma Program Success is at your fingertips when you enroll in the High School Equivalency program offered by Horizon Education Alliance. HEA Adult Education helps prepare students to take their high school equivalency (HSE; formerly known as GED) exam at the Nappanee Public Library. …read more.

Charles Robert “Bob” Guard, 90 , formerly of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Tavares, Fla. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Bremen, moving to Arcadia, Fla. in 1956. He moved to Tavares in 2014. Bob was a carpenter contractor. He worked for the DeSoto County High School as carpenter shop …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Events and programs at the Nappanee Public Library: Board of Trustees The board of trustees of the library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The public is invited to attend. Pinterest Night Learn to …read more.

NAPPANEE – Anne Secrest and Hannah Dunn combined for 33 points to help Tippecanoe Valley to a 43-28 win Thursday at NorthWood.

NAPPANEE — Farm and ranch women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. At Annie’s Project courses, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.  …read more.

Mary Alice Windham, 99, Bremen, formerly of Nappanee, died at Signature Healthcare in Bremen at 5:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Bellwood, Ala. to Alto Welton and Mary (Cotton) King. She moved to the Nappanee area in 1949. She married John T. Windham, and he preceded her in …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood held off an upset bid from Wawasee to win, 32-25, Saturday night in girls hoops at The Pit.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library offering programs and hosting events. Wiggle Wiggle Dance Party The Nappanee Public Library is excited to be bringing a new high-energy monthly program to children ages 2-5. The Wiggle Giggle Dance Party will take place one day a week each month, with …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library plans activities and events. Kid’s Crafts Decorate a miniature wooden trinket box at the Nappanee Public Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Drop in for this free activity in the Kids’ Department. Kids’ Craft Day at the Library …read more.

Dear Editor: As 2015 comes to a close, so does my eight years of being a city councilman for the city of Nappanee. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to the voters and community for all their support given to me and my family. I have enjoyed my time on …read more.