CLAYPOOL — The driver and passenger in a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer escaped with minor injuries after the vehicle they occupied rolled and then caught fire Sunday evening. The accident was at 9:39 p.m. Sunday, April 2, on South CR 450W, north of West CR 525S, Claypool. Kyle W. Hamman, 17, West CR 525S, Claypool, and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town council of Claypool appointed Patricia Warner as the new clerk/treasurer yesterday evening, March 29, in a 10-minute special meeting that was held in the “Town Barn.” John Barret, town attorney, had been talking with the Indiana State Board of Accounts to see what the town’s next steps should be after Beth …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Joshua J. Bradley, 29, 208 S. Clay St., Claypool, was arrested on a class C felony of welfare fraud Monday, March 21. He was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 9:12 p.m. The charge states he knowingly concealed information for the purpose of receiving public relief or assistance which he was not …read more.

Bonnie J. Shoemaker, 77, rural Claypool, passed at 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1939, in Kendallville, to Homer and Reba (Olinger) Mortimore. She was married on Nov. 26, 1982, in Rochester, to Paul A. Shoemaker he survives. She had worked in health care …read more.

Cassandra Kay “Cassie” Dillinger, 25, Claypool, passed away at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on March 13, 1991, in Warsaw, to David Dillinger and Marsha Blankenship. Cassandra was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She worked for Dairy Queen, Winona Lake for a short …read more.

Cassandra Kay “Cassie” Dillinger, 25 of Claypool, passed away at 4:37 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

[weaver_youtube UV3y6dZmDM4 REL=0]   By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are continuing to investigate a fiery four-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Friday afternoon that injured three people and closed a portion of U.S. 30 for several hours. One driver is in serious condition with …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Louis Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool had its seventh annual Global Safety Day Thursday, March 10.
Employees and contractors learned about safety incentives and programs. The focus was simple — the basics of safety — with the same message for employees, contractors and those who do business with LCD.

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

UPDATE — A barn on the property of Dennis Boggs, 735 E 450S, Warsaw, was a total loss, but nearby buildings and the home went unscathed thanks to efforts of firefighters. The fire was Thursday evening, Feb. 25. “For the amount of fire and close proximity of other buildings, all additional buildings were saved,” said …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.

WARSAW — A female passenger, in a Ford Freestyle, was transported to Kosciusko County Hospital following a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, north of CR 300S, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Rebecca D. Hatfield, 53, West Union Street, Claypool, complained of pain to her shoulder/upper arm. Hatfield, who is wheelchair …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, with a mutual aid assistance from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department, is responding to a barn fire at 735 E. CR 450S. The barn is located between Country Club Road and South Magee Road.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:39 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, North CR 100E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw.Driver: Jahlyn G. Smith, 22, East CR 450N, Warsaw. Smith lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered roadway, went off the road and hit an REMC pole. Damage …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Not many are still living who can remember — firsthand — what is was like to live during the Great Depression. But there is Don Shively, a longtime Claypool resident.

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 — No one was injured in a head-on collision on CR 700S, west of CR 500W, at 6:44 a.m. today, Feb. 17. Burket and Mentone Fire Departments along with Life-Med responded to the scene along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.

CLAYPOOL — It was a short meeting as the Claypool town council met in regular session Monday evening, Feb. 15, in the Claypool Lions Club building. Board President Nikki Miller announced that clerk-treasurer Beth Brewer will resign her position effective March 1 due to health concerns. The council will meet with the Indiana State Board of Accounts to find …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.

Vickie Lynn Harvey, 58, of rural Claypool, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at her home. She was born April 11, 1957, in Fort Myers, Fla. to Billy Ray Bragg and Imogene (Wade) Arone. Vickie attended Sarasota County Technical Institute in Sarasota, Fla. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse 20 years and worked …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Although we live in the age of instantaneous communication through the use of both the internet and cellphones, one local group is looking to encourage the use of another, more dated form of communication — the HAM radio. To trace the history of the HAM radio, one would have to look back to …read more.

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.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, of rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Wabash, to Roy and Katherine (Perry) Holle. She was married on Sept. 8, 1951 to Robert Starner who preceded Feb. 14, 2013. She had worked for …read more.

Glenda L. Starner, 81, rural Claypool, passed at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Steven R. Reisinger, 66, Claypool, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born Sept. 11, 1949, in Fort Wayne, to Leonard and Donna (Cline) Reisinger. He had lived in Claypool for the last nine years. He was the former owner of Corvette Nationals, owner of Horsepower Marketing and …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.

FORT WAYNE — The Lincolnway District of the Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts of America has been awarded a gold rating in the BSA’s “Journey to Excellence.” Lincolnway District serves 43 scouting units in Kosciusko and Whitley counties. The Journey to Excellence award recognizes achievement in five separate categories of district operation including; membership …read more.

Phyllis Irene Rowland, a lifetime resident of the Claypool, area passed away at 10:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was 93. Phyllis was born to Tony and Opal (Rodocker) Hoover May 26, 1922 in Claypool. She was a 1940 graduate of Claypool High School. Also in Claypool in the …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.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council started off with a small hiccup as the meeting was almost cancelled due to the board not having the proper paperwork completed to be sworn into office. Previous Clerk/Treasurer and Notary Connie Morgan saved the meeting when she swore in the president, Niki Miller, and two other council members: Larry Nehar …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:23 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, East CR 500N, east of EMS T7 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Hunter W. Osborne, 20, Timber Trail, Goshen. Osburne swerved to miss an animal, going off the roadway and hitting a utility pole and telephone junction box. Damage …read more.

Miley Ousley of Claypool, passed away at 1:23 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 84. He had worked in the coal mines of Ky. for ten years before moving to Kosciusko County. Miley was a lifelong hard worker and retired in 1995 after 35 years with …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.

Richard T. Groomes, 65, Claypool, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in his residence. On Nov. 16, 1950, he was born to Theodore and Elaine (Cavanaugh) Groomes. He lived in Bay City, Mich., for thirty years before moving to Kosciusko County, 21 years ago. He retired from sales in the carpet industry, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Packerton Road, north of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Keith H. Immel 73, South Packerton Road, Claypool. Immel lost control of his vehicle on the snow and icy road. The vehicle went off east side of the road landing …read more.

Karen Sue Bidwell, 53, of Cleveland, Tenn.; died at 1:03 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was born Jan. 22, 1962, in Wabash, to Karl and Lola (Rennaker) Bidwell. Karen was a 1980 graduate of Southwood High School. She was a waitress for most of her life, working …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, East CR 600S, south of South CR 400E, Claypool. Driver: Rachel S. Howard, 39, South CR 400E, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500.

CLAYPOOL — Liberty Ann Parks, age 3 months, Claypool, Indiana passed away 3:39 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 18, 2015 in Warsaw to Katelynn Staab and Kody Parks. Other survivors include grandparents: Ruby Staab and Zachery Eyer; Claypool; grandparents: Kathy Lee Brown and Richard Parks, …read more.

M. Louise Metzger, 97, Claypool, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 2, 1918, in Lake Township, Kosciusko County, to Ernest and Hazel (Ditton) Penrod, both deceased. She married Eldred M. Metzger on Jan. 14, 1939. He died on June 30, 2014. She was a homemaker …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department and Wayne Township Fire Department have been called to a rekindling of the fire at 3278 W. CR 700S, that occurred last night, Monday, Dec. 21.

CLAYPOOL — The Dec. 21 Claypool town council meeting signaled the end of an 18-year run for a council member who will continue to help the community through fundraising efforts for Section Street. Donald Miller, who has been a part of the town council for nearly two decades, officially sat in on his last meeting …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department has been called to a house fire at 3278 W. CR 700S.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:49 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, North First Street and East US 30, Pierceton. Drivers: Cody B. Honeycutt, 24, Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, and Valerie J. Pruitt, 60, West Market Street, Pierceton. Honeycutt’s vehicle struck the back of the Pruitt vehicle. Damage up to …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, East CR 350N and North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Riley M. Johnson, 21, South Maple Run, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 12:32 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, South County Farm Road, south of West CR 700S, Claypool. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, with assistance from Wayne Township Fire Department, have cleared the scene of what was initially reported as a roof fire at 201 South Graceland. It was initially heard as South Franklin. What firefighters found was a downdraft caused smoke from the wood burning stove to enter the home, causing heavy …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:03 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, South County Farm Road and West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Ricky M. McLaughlin, 62, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:11 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, East CR 300S, east of South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Darren E. Wetzel, 45, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:47 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, South SR 15, north of West CR 700S, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Nov. 16 Claypool Town Council meeting dealt with topics including 2016 holidays and changes to appropriations for the 2016 budget. However, no topic was more lively than the parking situation at South Main Street.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:48 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, South Packerton Road, north of East CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Gavin R. Heckaman, 24, South 200W, Claypool. Heckaman complained of pain to the abdomen and pelvic area. It is listed he was cited for operating a vehicle while …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.

CLAYPOOL — For the first time any one can remember, neither a Democrat or Republican was elected to office.

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.

Close to 10 percent of the eligible voters for Claypool Town Election had made it to the polls by mid-morning today, Nov. 3. According to poll officials only 25 voters out of the 278 registered voters had voted. But more amazing is the number of individuals poll workers had to turn away. Theila Banta stated …read more.

D. “Gene” Poe, 78, Claypool, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. He was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Lynn B. and Essie (Marsillett) Poe, on Dec. 19, 1936. He married Dorothy Barrett on May 22, 1959, in Claypool, and lived most of his life in Claypool, …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 8500 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Crag S. Coffin reported a fraud. 2:46 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 6500 block North CR 650W, Etna Green. Deatsmans Farms reported a theft of copper wire from irrigation systems. 9:51 p.m. …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.

Doris M. Kilman, 73, Claypool and formerly of South Whitley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 4, 1942, she was born in Covington, Ky. to Alma Sipple. She resided in San Jacinto, Calif. for several years until moving …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.

Linda Rae Johnston, 65, Claypool, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Warsaw, to Donavon and Gertrude (Robinson) Johnston, and was a lifetime Claypool resident. She was a proud member of the Cardinal Bell Ringers; they performed in different places; but the highlight of her …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:14 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, West US 30, east of North CR 950W, Etna Green. Driver: Theodore R. Schafer, 63, East Jackson Street, Mentone. Deer hit a vehicle. Damage $10,000. Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:44 p.m. …read more.

V. Burton Kreis, 90, Claypool, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 24, 1924 in Silver Lake, to Frank and Florence (Perry) Kreis. He faithfully served his country in the United State Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 as a Bombardier, Staff Sergeant …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: 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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:19 Tuesday, Oct. 20, Gwendolyn C. Huffman contacted police in reference to a lost prescription in the 9400 block of Claypool. The medication was later located. 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Carolyn E. Taylor reported criminal mischief, a probation violation and tobacco law …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.

A woman, who has had a warrant issued for her arrest since May 2014, was arrested Tuesday on that warrant and two failure to appear warrants in other cases. Cassie Jo Goble, 32, 6546 W. Grimme Lane, Claypool, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, on charges of dealing …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool town council meeting, held last night, Monday, Oct. 19, was set to be a simple budgetary meeting, along with a few updates on current issues and a set time from Trick or Treat.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, South CR 450W, south of West CR 525S, Claypool. Driver: Samantha J. Skeens, 28, North Etna Street, Etna Green. Skeens complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Also injured were passengers: …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.

PIERCETON — A short Pierceton Town Council meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Pierceton Fire Department. During the meeting, a garbage disposal bid was brought before the council, and the golf cart ordinance was passed.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, East CR 650S, west of South CR 700E, Pierceton. Driver: Erica F. Alma, 24, South Franklin Street, Sidney. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 1:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, South SR 15 and West CR 700S, Claypool. Drivers: …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, Claypool, passed away on Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane accident near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. He was born on Aug. 27, 1964, in Logansport, to Larry and Carolyn (Bundy) Bibler. Scott was married on June 27, 1987, in Burket, to Stephanie Nelson, she survives. Scott spent the last 25 years …read more.

Scott D. Bibler, 51, of Claypool, passed on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in a small plane crash near Lake Hartwell, Oconee County, S.C. Arrangements for this tragic loss to the community are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

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.

CLAYPOOL — A driver was transported Saturday, Sept. 26, with non-life threatening injuries after rolling his vehicle down an embankment near Claypool. According to police reports, Joshua L. England. 40, of Rochester, was driving on SR 15 south of Warsaw when an animal ran into the path of his vehicle. England swerved to miss the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Crews are responding to a rollover accident on SR 15 near CR 800S, Claypool.

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.

Patty J. Hall, 62, Claypool, died at 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Hall was born July 6, 1953 to Vernon Heil and Ruby Hamilton. She graduated from Marion High School in 1971, and graduated from Tucker Vocational Center in 1988, where she received her associates degree in nursing. She …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.

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.

UPDATE: CLAYPOOL –The fire is reportedly under control at this time Emergency personnel are currently responding to Louis Dreyfus located at 7344 South SR 15, Claypool, to a reported fire in a prep area of the building. Warsaw Fire Department has been called for an assist.

WARSAW — Teddy Allen Carr was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Sept. 8 County Commissioner’s meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron was there to present the award to the navy veteran.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department CLAYPOOL — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and F.A.C.T. Team are currently investigating a traffic fatality that occurred shortly after 3 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 4 on County Farm Road at the intersection of CR 800S. More information will be provided as it …read more.

Elkhart The following person was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility. Jordan Ray Risner, 29, 19022 Fourth St., New Paris, arrested and held for another jurisdiction. No bond. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 3 Adam Perry Shay, 24, 7408 W. Ben Lane, Claypool, arrested …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.

Edward A. Hoffman, 83, Claypool, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

CLAYPOOL — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski visited Claypool Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 1, in one of several stops on a recent education tour. Walorski visited with students and teachers as she learned about the Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory as classroom teacher, Jennifer Gunder, instructional coach, Nicole Baird and STEM Bus Driver Laura Geller taught students how to “think …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:58 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 12100 block North East Wawasee Drive, and Morris Road, Syracuse. Police received a report of a hit and run crash. 3:44 p.m. Monday, 900 block North Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Tara M. Akers reported the fraudulent use of …read more.

WARSAW — A woman who falsely accused a man of battery, resulting in his arrest, has now been arrested.

MISHAWAKA — Due to fog, two of the stops on Representative Jackie Walorski’s education tour have been canceled. These include stops in Argos and Claypool, both originally set for Monday, Aug. 31. During this tour, Walorski has been meeting with education officials, community leaders and students to honor them for academic achievements and learn about …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 28 John Franklin Prater, 31, 639 Stineman St., Wabash, arrested for probation violation. No bond. Shay Trevor Addison, 24, 3757 North CR 900W, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana and driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $600 cash. Lisa Gayle Hall, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident. 7:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South Country Club Road and West 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Doug A. Warren, 43, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South 600W and West 600S, Mentone. Driver: Joshua S. Back, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool couple is safe after an early Saturday morning fire caused damage to their home. According to Claypool Fire Chief Bob Haines, the call went out around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 that fire had broken out at the home of Daniel and Leanna Louvier, 301 S. Main St., Claypool. Firefighters from Claypool, Silver Lake …read more.

  Emergency personnel are currently responding to a residential fire located at 301 S. Main St., Claypool. All occupants are reportedly out of the structure. Though assistance was called for from Warsaw and Silver Lake Fire Departments, the fire was extinguished quickly. The fire occurred in a two story residence just down the street from …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Gladys Barrerarios, Warsaw, $4,398.01 Margaret M. Bean, Warsaw, $2,515.91 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Emerson …read more.

Frances “Fran” Shively, 94, Warsaw, died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born April 18, 1921, in Warsaw, to Royal and Lucile (Valentine) Neff. She graduated from Claypool High School in 1939 and married Donald Shively on Feb. 14, 1944, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. She was …read more.