Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 3400 block West Old Road 30 and North CR 350W, Warsaw. Jamie L. Hecke reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 10:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 5700 block East CR 1400N, Syracuse. Philip G. Rarick reported theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, North Fox Farm Road, north of North Sellers Drive, Warsaw. Driver: John E. Mattson, 30, South Mallard Road, Mentone. Mattson was traveling north on Fox Farm Road when his vehicle left the roadway, rolling over several times and …read more.

  George Willard Yates, Claypool, passed away surrounded by family at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his residence at the age of 77. He was born on Oct. 12, 1941, in Bonanza, Ky., to Elzira (Marshall) Yates and Edward “Eddie” Yates.  On April 16, 1960 he was married to Beulah Marie (Owens) …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4600 block West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Marlin J. Heatwole reported the theft of tools from a new home construction site. Items stolen include folding ladders, a wheeled air compressor, and a crank diesel pump. Value: $2,000. 2:47 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, West SR 10, west of North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Scott A. Williams, 45, SR 331, Bourbon. Williams was traveling west on SR 10 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council wrapped up its year-end business during its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18, by approving new town ordinances, while also agreeing to have the town switch to a new IT provider. During last month’s meeting, Town Marshal Ben Sanders said he and Clerk-Treasurer Pat Warner were having issues with W.A.C.D., the …read more.

WARSAW — A Silver Lake man will continue the Serenity House program after being sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 10, in two drug-related cases. In the first case, Joshua Michael Emmons, 33, 405 E. Sycamore St., Silver Lake, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe, both level 6 …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, focused on a new law enforcement footage rate scale ordinance and the potential for a new IT provider for the town. Town Marshal Ben Sanders told the council that he’s been talking with other local law enforcement agencies and town marshals on charging …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:38 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, East Defreese Road, east of North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Steve Allen, 49, EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse. Allen was traveling west on Defreese Road when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:13 p.m. Friday, Nov. …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, North SR 15, south of West CR 1000N, Milford. Drivers: Skyler A. Cone, 30, North Warsaw Oswego Road, Warsaw; and C.N. Spencer, 37, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Cone was traveling north on SR 15 when he rear-ended …read more.

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WARSAW — A Claypool man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior One Court Thursday, Oct. 25, after kicking a police officer in the neck. Joshua Brandon Volkert, 33, 2198 W. Union St., Claypool, was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official, a level 5 felony; and battery and criminal mischief, both …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — At approximately 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Seward Township Burket Volunteer and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a structure fire near Beaver Dam Lake at 7374 W. Upper Bensart Drive, Claypool. According to firefighters on the scene, no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The discussion on unpaid ordinance fines was continued during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16. Town Attorney John Barrett told the council that letters were sent to citizens with ordinance fines. There are eight citizens in the town with unpaid violations. “Depending on how the council wishes to handle these issues, …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Marino Mendez reported criminal mischief 4:06 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 4000 block North Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Thomas F. Flenner reported the theft of a firearm. Value: $300. 8:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:49 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, South SR 25, south of South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Driver: Bradly W. Shepard, 37, East SR 14, Athens. Shepard was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 7:41 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:53 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, South CR 400E, south of East SR 14, Claypool. Driver: Delaney B. Ray, 21, East SR 14, Claypool. Ray was traveling south on South CR 400E when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a mailbox.Her vehicle then …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, North CR 450E, west of North CR 575E, Warsaw. Driver: Jenna R. Sam, 32, East CR 150N, Pierceton. Sam was traveling west on CR 100N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 7:34 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, focused on a water treatment system and new in-car and body cameras for Claypool police officers. Jeff Hersha, associate and project manager for Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd., Fort Wayne, was present at the meeting. The work on the water, or lagoon, treatment system …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:18 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, West CR 1350N, east of North CR 200W, Milford. Driver: Todd A. Wilson, 36, North SR 19 20, Etna Green. Wilson was traveling west on CR 1350N when his vehicle veered left, leaving the roadway and striking a …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 200 block EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg. Officers responded to a report of possible home improvement fraud. The caller stated he paid for work that was never completed. Value: $2,000. midnight Saturday, Sept. 15, 2200 block South Cost A …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:26 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 13400 block North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Tammy S. Terry reported theft. Items stolen include cash and a cell phone. Value: $1,200. 8:58 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2000 block West CR 700S, Claypool. Officers completed a citizens’ assist regarding …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, South County Farm Road, south of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: Kelsey Wertenberger, 25, North Rebecca Street, Claypool. Wertenberger was traveling south on County Farm Road when she struck a raccoon. Damage up to $2,500. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:36 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 100 block North Walnut St., Etna Green. Larita L. Mason reported the theft of a wallet. Value: $15. 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 800 block East CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to a report of a no contact …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 10800 block North Southshore Drive, Syracuse. Gerald Mann reported a hit and run vehicle accident. 6:09 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Milford E. Stephens reported theft. Items stolen include a ring. Value: $285. …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, was brief, focusing on issues regarding citizens not paying ordinance fines. Council members, Town Marshal Ben Sanders and Town Attorney John Barrett discussed how the town of Claypool should address citizens who are not paying ordinance fines. During the discussion, Barrett said that …read more.

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

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

KOSCIUSKO — Five were arrested after stealing a safe, cash and firearms from Deatsman Farms. Two involved are members of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Tracy Miller, 42, 1746 E. CR 700S, Claypool; and Mandy Linn Deskin, 41, 204 E. Union St., Ligonier, are each being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Scott Noble, 26, …read more.

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WARSAW — A Claypool man was arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Joshua Brandon Volkert, 33, 4617 S. SR 15, Claypool, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On July 15, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:53 a.m. Monday, July 23, South CR 900W, near South CR 700W, Claypool. Driver: Eric W. Kelley, 44, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. Kelley was traveling east on CR 900W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 2:38 a.m. Monday, …read more.

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MENTONE — A Claypool man was arrested after overdosing on heroin. Brady Lee Shepherd, 27, 3541 W. Hill Lake Road, Claypool, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. On June 29,  an officer with the Mentone Police Department responded to a report of a …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — New business at this month’s Claypool Town Board meeting held Tuesday, July 17, included the discussion of outdoor events hosted by Someplace Else Saloon. Ken Archer was present at the meeting to talk with board members about the possibility of closing part of Main Street to host tractor, car and bike shows. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:06 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 800 block East CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress where a shot was fired in the air. 6:21 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 5500 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Officers responded to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:29 p.m. Sunday, July 8, South CR 350E, near East Wilcox Road, Warsaw. Driver: Darren G. Young, 48, South CR 350E, Warsaw. Young was traveling south on South CR 350E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 3:50 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Three individuals were taken to the hospital after a single vehicle crash Monday morning. At approximately 6:57 a.m. Monday, July 2, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident at South County Farm Road, south of East CR 800S, Claypool. Tiranda Stevens, 21, Pierceton, was traveling north on County …read more.

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

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

KOSCIUSKO — A man and woman from Claypool were arrested after stealing a Lego toy from Walmart. Maryellen Marie Stephens, 36, 7388 Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool, is being charged with making a false sales document, a level 6 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. Richard Michael King, 39, 7338 W. Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:02 p.m. Sunday, June 24, East CR 1300N, east of North Old Road 15, Milford. Driver: Michael D. Morgan, 49, North CR 300E, Syracuse. Morgan was traveling east on CR 1300N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 12:04 p.m. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business mainly focused on leak adjustment requests and updating ordinances at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, June 19. A Claypool resident was granted $11.73 in wastewater credit due to a faucet accidentally being left on for an extended period of time. The resident also inquired about east-west trains in the area traveling …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after stealing several items from his employer. Roy Lee Mullins, 50, 1895 E. CR 800S, Claypool, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On June 11, a male subject stated that an employee of his, Mullins, had taken a 2 1/2 gallon container of Roundup from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:18 p.m. Thursday, June 14, SR 19, south of West CR 75N, Etna Green. Driver: Greg A. Eads, 42, 9B Road, Bourbon. Eads advised he was traveling north on SR 19 when a skunk or raccoon entered the roadway. Eads attempted to slow …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:57 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, South CR 200W, north of West Maple Lane, Claypool. Driver: Gretchen A. Bailey, 42, West CR 700S, Claypool. Bailey was traveling south on CR 200W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 10:56 a.m. Friday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL  —  At approximately 6:20 p.m. Thursday, June 7, emergency personnel responded to report of a head-on collision with entrapment in the area of SR 15 and CR 550S, Claypool, between a car and a Pilot Flying J tanker. The car ended up in a field on the east side of SR 15, with the tanker …read more.

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

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:09 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 200 block West Walnut St., Claypool. The town of Claypool reported attempted burglary at the waste water lab building.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:20 p.m. Friday, May 25, 100 block …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:14 p.m. Friday, May 25, North SR 15, north of CR 350N. Driver: Travis S. Klenke, 36, East Sunset Drive, Syracuse. Klenke was traveling north on SR 15 when he noticed that a vehicle made an abrupt stop to turn into a driveway. Klenke’s …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 8300 block East McClintic Road, Syracuse. Vince P. Keil reported theft. Mail was stolen from a mailbox overnight. Value: $30. 5:46 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 9100 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Mahlon J. Hershberger reported theft. A …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:14 p.m. Monday, May 14, 100 block North Main St., Claypool. Officers responded to a domestic complaint.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:47 a.m. Monday, May 21, 100 block EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Dispatch …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was very brief at the Claypool Town Board meeting Tuesday, May 15. The board reminded the community that spring clean-up will take place Wednesday, May 23. Items that residents would like to dispose of can be placed at curbsides for pick-up. However, items such as tires, wet paint, hazardous materials, chemicals, computers and …read more.

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

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

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

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 9000 block South Hohman Lane, Claypool. Officers responded to a report of an individual being threatened by a co-worker. 8:53 a.m. Sunday, April 29, 4700 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Autumn B. Stahl reported theft from a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:26 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2000 block West CR 700S, Claypool. Warsaw Community Schools reported criminal mischief. A student damaged school property by throwing chairs and kicking a wall.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:22 p.m. …read more.

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

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. NAPPANEE — A mother and stepfather were arrested after neglecting to report that their child had been severely abused. Rune Star Springer, 24, 1359 West CR 800S. 103, Claypool, and Travis Wayne Tillotson, 38, 1200 N. Main St., Nappanee, are each …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — Business was lively at the Claypool Town Board meeting April 17. In its first order of business, the board heard a presentation from Claypool Elementary fourth-graders about a proposal for a city flag. Eight students spoke at the event, explaining that eight original flag designs were submitted. Everyone at the elementary school voted …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after battering a male to the point of requiring surgery for his injuries. Daniel Ybarra, 34, 2070 East CR 800S, Claypool, is being charged with battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony; battery, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. On March …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 6900 block South SR 15, Claypool. Officers completed a welfare check on a male subject walking on the railroad tracks, discovering that he possessed a syringe for a legend drug.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

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

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

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:26 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 9600 block North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell. Rachel L. Brickey reported theft. 5:10 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 6200 block North SR 15, Leesburg. Police responded to the report of a domestic complaint that resulted in an adult male suffering …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:17 p.m. Saturday, March 31, Section Street, east of Rebecca Street. Driver: Amanda L. Lincoln, 35, North Main Street, Claypool. Lincoln was driving on Section Street at about 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit when she left the roadway and struck …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — Business was short at the Claypool Town Board meeting on March 20. The board decided to announce the town’s spring cleaning dates at next month’s meeting. Claypool usually holds its spring cleaning dates in May. Town Marshal Ben Sanders was present at the meeting and thanked the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Silver …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool woman was arrested after stealing items from her father. Ashley N. Hughes, 35, 1396 W. 800 S., Claypool, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 4, a male subject, identified as Hughes’ father, reported to officers that some items were missing from his residence. According to the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The ninth annual Global Safety Day at Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Claypool, brought good news. The LDC sustainability award returned to the company for 2018 and the company also celebrated having 14 months of only one reportable injury, the best year in the local company’s history. The sustainability award was credited to the efforts …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — A one-story home was destroyed after a fire broke out shortly before 9 p.m. this evening, March 3. The house fire occurred at 4267 S. Scott Road, Claypool, near Palestine Lake. A neighbor called in the fire, which was fully engulfed before emergency personnel arrived on scene. Police believe no one was home …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Firefighters from the Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a one-story house fire at 506 E. Sycamore St. The fire occurred before noon this morning, Feb. 28. Ashley Trusty, a resident of the building, said that no one was in the house when the fire occurred. The fire started in the part …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:38 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, North SR13, south of East CR 500N. Drivers: Cody A. Mobley, 23, Putnam Street, Fort Wayne, and Joseph D. Householder, 24, Donnely Road, Jackson, Mich. Both Mobley and Householder were driving north on SR13. Householder came to a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was very brief at the Claypool Town Board meeting on Feb. 20. The only new business at this month’s meeting regarded a new salt spreader. The town obtained one after its old salt spreader broke. The board also gave reminders to the public on snowfall and trash. Trash bins must be moved …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:41 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7500 block West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Police responded to the report of several power tools stolen from a residence. Value: $700. 3:28 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 8300 block East CR 400N, Pierceton. Policer responded to the report of …read more.

CLAYPOOL Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:28 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, SR15, south of Union Street. Driver: Cruz P. Marquez-Rosas, 22, Village Lane, Akron. Marquez-Rosas was traveling south on SR15 when she lost control of her vehicle due to snow on the road. Her vehicle slid off the roadway and …read more.

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

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

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

KOSCIUSKO Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents:i 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 6400 block North Byrer Road, Etna Green. Police responded to a report of cash being stolen from a building. Value: $35. 1:47 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 8400 block West SR14 and South CR 850W, Akron. Police responded to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:49 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 200 block of East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Police responded to reports of a battery. 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2100 block of South SR 13, Pierceton. Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle out of Columbia …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A fire broke out at Louis Dreyfus, 7344 SR15, Claypool, shortly before 7 a.m. this morning, Jan. 31. Claypool Fire was assisted at the scene by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. The fire was listed as almost under control around 7:30 a.m. According to witnesses, flames were visible at one point. Ink Free News reporters were unable …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 9400 block East Adams Road, Pierceton. An individual cut down a tree, hitting a power line causing damage and lot of power. 10:44 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 6300 block South Packerton Road, Claypool. Tina M. Ward reported a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Clean water is necessary for all forms of life on Earth. This universal truth is known by nearly everyone, including 40 third graders at Claypool Elementary. A less known fact however is the large impact human activity in Kosciusko County can have on the quality of water elsewhere as well. Recently, Tiffany Cooksey’s …read more.