Author Sue Baker announces the nationwide release of “Scooter’s Big Surprise,” where she shares a valuable lesson for children and adults alike. In “Scooter’s Big Surprise,” Scooter briefly visits with the dust bunnies. Her mischievous spirit leads her to an unfortunate encounter with a shoestring. Join Scooter as she faces a scary surgery, the sadness …read more.

Brenda S. (Oaks) Campbell, 56, of Claypool, Ind., went to be with Jesus at 12:46 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at DuPont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a three time cancer survivor. On Feb. 14, 1958, she was born to Elmer and Vernie (Smith) Oaks. She was a graduate of Argos High School. Brenda …read more.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 Pierceton Fire Department and Sidney Fire Department were called to the Hoosier Landfill located at the 2700 block of East 800 South on reports of smoke billowing from the ground on the backside of the facility near the methane burn off area. Responders found some items had caught …read more.

Reverend Chad Burkhart, 87, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, in his residence. He was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Harland, Ky., to Joe Burkhart and Mallie (Sandland) Burkhart Spears. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army in the 4605th Quartermaster Truck Co. (Heavy) as a …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments 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. Stephanie Abbott, Warsaw, $1,273.06 Kristi L. Allen, Claypool, $2,638.38 Alicia Cole, North Webster, $746.06 Karen A. Demerly, Pierceton, $659.89 Carolyn S. Dye, Warsaw, $2,312.58 …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. Linda L. Alto, Mentone, $1,580.96 Jeremy R. Brock, Warsaw, $866.33 William J. Burchett, Warsaw, $1,873.62 Donna J. Cassel, Pierceton, $1,219.98 Esmeralda Cruz, Warsaw, …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: Capital Alliance Financial LLC v. Lisa Cochran, Syracuse, $586.45 Charles M. Tucker v. Heather Bentley, Mentone. $686.55 Davis Kohnen & Associates v. Courtnie Lyke, Claypool, $1,594 Dental …read more.

Alice A. Engle, 79, of rural Claypool, passed away at 5:07 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Kosciusko County, to Leslie and Mary (Decker) Hohman. On July 17, 1953, she was married to Roy Engle in Burket. He survives. Alice was a …read more.

Kathy J. Dukes, 54, of Claypool (Beaver Dam Lake), passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 1, 1960, in Franklin, N.C., to Ray and Eugenia (Wilkes) Dills. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her mother; a daughter: Lisa Sherrill, North Carolina; sons: Benjamin Jones, Warsaw; Kevin …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, EMS C24 Lane and EMS C24D Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Vanessa R.Holloway, 40, EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit. $2,500. 1:22 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Ashley M. Martin, 31, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. Martin …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:54 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, West CR 700S, west of South CR 500W, Claypool. Driver: Russell E. Zimpelman, 46, West R 500S, Mentone. Driver hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:32 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Chapman Lake Drive, north of EMS C23 Lane, …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 & Sauerteig LLP v. Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw , $2,128.93 Debra A. Bartels, North Webster, $538.76 Emmanuel and Denise Colon, Warsaw, $1,537.42 Lance Everts, Warsaw, $679.56 Healther …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, East CR 800S, south of South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Kimberly R. Leffel, 52, North Washington Street, North Manchester, and Stacy Small, 41, South High Street, North Manchester. Leffel’s vehicle struck the back of the Small vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, CR 46 and CR 25, east of New Paris. Drivers: A. Lohman, 77, Syracuse, and Heidi Kaufman, 34, New Paris. Kaufman complained of pain to the neck and shoulder. Passengers in the Kaufman vehicle: Warren A. Kaufman, …read more.

The railroad crossing on E. 800 South, east of SR 15, in Claypool is closed until further notice. See map below for alternate routes:

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: Fabrizio Puga v. Donald and Lisa Anderson, Potomac Falls, Va., $1904 SAC Finance v. Christopher A. Breidinger, Churubusco, $9729.86 Joanne Kolbe Law Office v. Sheila M. Conley, …read more.

The Claypool United Methodist Church will host a holiday dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the church, located at 302 E. Section St. The cost for the meal will be $8 for adults, $4 for youth ages 7-12. Children under 6 years old can eat for free. Carry-outs will also …read more.

Andrew D. Willard, 25, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, was transported to Lutheran Hospital following a one vehicle accident Monday evening. Willard complained of head and neck pain. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 12:20 a.m. of an accident on Kinsey Road, south of West Hoppus Road, Warsaw. Willard reported he had been in an …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:13 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 300 block West Walnut Street, Claypool. Christie E. Marsillett reported being battered. idnight, Friday, Oct. 24, 8700 block East CR 250S, Pierceton. Brittney N. Pherigo reported the theft of medication. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Sue and Matt Baker had no idea how much their lives were about to change the June morning they found an abandoned black kitten behind their Claypool home. The kitten was given the name Scooter, and the Bakers quickly adopted her as their own.  The couple was originally supposed to take a trip that month …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: Canterbury House Apartments v. Marilyn Haynes, Warsaw, $2,333.65 Derek Robinson, Warsaw, $2,333.65 Culver Development Corp. v. Maurice Carson II and Jennifer Castillo, Nappanee, $1,604 Paula and Thomas …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, South SR 25, east of South CR 400W. Warsaw. Driver: Nita K. Gayheart, 26, West Kiwi Road, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, North 800W and West 850N. Nappanee. Drivers: Gordon E. …read more.

Dear Editor, I made a choice in January to run for Trustee of Clay Township. I have asked for very little through this I thought I would share some of why I made this choice. I have a long family history of military and church service that is very similar to the service expected in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:18 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, West US 30 and North 650W. Warsaw. Driver: Derek S. Johnston, 18, 605 12th Road, Bourbon. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 11:58 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, South Magee Road, south of East 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Matthew T. …read more.

John Joseph Etter John J. Etter Jr. has been arrested on charges brought against him,  related to a crash dating back to June 3. Etter is being charged with causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a class D felony. He is also being charged with criminal recklessness, a class A …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:07 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, Bobby G. Jones reported the theft of his son’s bicycle. Value: $60. 11:51 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 100 block West Levi Lee Road north of Old SR 15, Warsaw, Teresa …read more.

Deloris Ann ‘Dee’ Rose, 72, of Claypool, passed away at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in her residence. On April 6, 1942, she was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Newton Perry and Betty (Hall) Wallen. Deloris graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, Indiana and also studied Industrial Supervision at Ivy Tech Community College, Warsaw. …read more.

A community benefit is planned for Bill Linn of Claypool. It will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the South Whitley Fire Station. Proceeds will go to help with medical bills, as well as upcoming expenses related to Linn’s farming accident, which took place over Memorial weekend. Linn lost …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: 30 West Auto v. Fredrick Osburn, Pierceton, $535 Canterbury House Apartments v. Kari Brown, Warsaw, $2,401.90 David Unhoch v. Ambrotin Arnold, Mentone, $123.04 Veronica Flores, Warsaw, $123.04 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:37 p.m. E. 650 South near SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Anthony J. Sheneman, 22, 400 East, Claypool. Sheneman ran off the roadway and struck a culvert on the roadside. Damages: up to $1,000 Warsaw Police Department
 Officers …read more.

A community benefit is planned for Bill Linn of Claypool. It will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the South Whitley Fire Station. Proceeds will go to help with medical bills, as well as upcoming expenses related to Linn’s farming accident, which took place over Memorial weekend. Linn lost …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: Canterbury House Apartments v. Lashawnda Green, Warsaw, $2,994.54 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Bunny Summerland, Warsaw, $1,747.13 Culver Development Corp. v. Jessica Tyler, Nappanee, $1,594 Dewayne Busz v. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:56 p.m. Theft reported at the 9800 block of Pelican Way in Claypool. Household goods missing from a garage. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 12:36 p.m. Report of a concrete mixing truck taking down lines at the 5000 …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: 30 West Auto v. Brian C. McMaster, Claypool, $4,542 Chad and Rita Sellers, Rochester, $4,062 Allen Collections v. Mike Howard, Macy, $1,608.15 Dental Health PC v. Willie …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: Allen Collections v. Mike Howard, Macy, $1,608.15 Firstsource Financial Solutions v. Rebecca Kuhn, Pierceton, $254.84 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Michael J. Dennin, Claypool, $5,873.24 Zebulen T. Dotson, …read more.

Please note emergency personnel are responding to 408 South Graceland Avenue, Claypool for a report of a possible gas leak. Those traveling may want to avoid the area at this time.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 9:25 a.m. 8400 block of S. 400 East, Claypool. A semi rolled on its side. No injuries reported. Silver Lake Police Department
 Officers of the Silver Lake Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Sept. 10, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 11, 2014 Moses Michael Lloyd, 35, 1821 NYE Street, Warsaw, arrested for obstruction of justice, OWI, resisting law enforcement, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000 surety Sept. 10, 2014 Caleb Micheal Devine, 22, 326 Eisenhower Pkwy, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 9, 2014 Christy Yavonne Ousley, 39, 723 E. Market Street, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with prior. Bond: $12,000 Robert Bradley Wade, 24, 11899 W. 350 South, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash Lucas Slate Pierce, 31, 9687 S. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 8, 2014 Michael Lee Flory, 42, 109 N. Washington Street, Warsaw, arrested for arson and criminal mischief. Bond: $1,000 surety; $750 cash Amarae Machell Dilley, 32, 1040 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bond: …read more.

Melvin J. Konkle, of Claypool, Ind., passed away Sept. 8, 2014, at 2 p.m. in Logansport, Ind. He was born on Sept. 6, 1923, to James Melvin and Martha Ann (Wyland) Konkle in Clunette, Ind. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, Ind., resident. He was united in marriage to Edith ‘Ina’ Moore on Aug. 31, 1943, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 5, 2014 Dorotha Stephanie Tackett, 49, 411 Parker Street, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 or more. Bond: $550 cash John Everett Tarlton, 31, 5737 E. 100 South, Pierceton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Sept. 4, 2014 …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Alana L. Gonzales, 34, Ben Lane, Claypool, was traveling eastbound on W. 900 South near the intersection of 750 North. Her vehicle traveled off the south side of the road and struck a utility pole. Gonzales was able to steer the vehicle back …read more.

Claypool United Methodist Church will be serving a beef and noodle dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the church, located at 302 E. Section St., Claypool. Carry-out meals will be available. Cost for the dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for youth ages 7-12 and children age 6 and under …read more.

Barbara J. Kreis, 69, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On May 26, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Rouff and Bertha (Bell) Albertson. She was united in marriage to Dyrell “Buck” Kreis on July 18, 1978, in Claypool, who survives.A lifetime …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: Canterbury House Apartments v. Amber Yohe, Warsaw, $2,359.64 Glen Ruch v. Terry Cassidy, Nappanee, $1,586 Hazel Schultz v. James T. Bennett, Osceola, $1,694 Michael Pavlick v. Jim …read more.

Roy Max Brown, 75, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. Roy was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Miami County, Ind., to Robert E. Brown and Grace (Garner) Brown. On Jan. 22, 1967, he was married to Deloris ‘Dee’ Kay (Myers) …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: April Sheller v. Tabatha Bourne, Etna Green, $235.86 Dale Spore v. Diane and Oscar S. Jackson, Cromwell, $3,360.97 FR Syracuse v. Kelly C. Clapp, Syracuse, $1,604 William …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:39 p.m. West 700 South and South 450 West, Claypool. Driver: Anna R. Baney, 17, West 700 South, Claypool. Baney was eastbound on CR 700 South when a westbound semi was in her lane of travel. …read more.

Claypool – As part of the ‘Hoosier Veterans Tour’, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) stopped in Claypool today to meet with veterans and explain how a recently enacted law will improve access to health care for veterans. During the visit to Kosciusko County, Walorski held an open ended forum with veterans from around northern Indiana. “Hearing …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 8, 2014 Christopher Dwight Spangle, 29, 914 Park Terrace Blvd., Columbia City, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $550 cash Luis David Munoz, 19, 421 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: …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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Crystal Kleckner, Gridley, Ill., $2,485.91 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Jessica Dye, Warsaw, $209 Grill Korner, Warsaw, $551 Joanne M. Koble v. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 5, 2014 Gustin Tackett, 18, 6646 W. Grimme Ln., Claypool, arrested for theft. Bond: $2,000 surety Scott Michael Dingess, 28, 303 S. Main St., Claypool, arrested for failure to appear. No bond Gary Lee Miller, 58, 9369 Virginia St., Rochester, arrested …read more.

Don Goble, 76, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. On Sept. 11, 1937, he was born in Slick Rock, Ky., to James and Beulah Jane (Sexton) Goble. He was united in marriage to Goldie Stephens in 1964 in Claypool who survives. Don worked …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, July 31, 3:51 p.m. SR 15 near West 400 North, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryce A. Hardesty, 24, SR 19, Mentone; Allison B. Stuart, 21, Northport Road, Rome City. Hardesty rear-ended Stuart. Damages: up to $10,000 Thursday, July 31, 1:22 …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: Blackford Law Office v. Chayla, Christina and Shaun Conwell, Warsaw, $1,264 Chasity and Christopher Pauwels, Milford, $2,756.09 Capital Alliance Financial v. Aron D. Leininger, Akron, $3,251.76 Matthew …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, July 19, 8:45 a.m. Laura Reese reported a theft of her purse from a vehicle in the 3700 block of West Old Rd. 30, Warsaw. Friday, July 18, 2:16 p.m. Janet Wright of Claypool reported the theft and unauthorized …read more.

Geneva Veasey, Claypool, was awarded the Patty Hunt award. Patty was a devout member of the Purdue State Extension Chorus (now known as Melody Makers of Indiana) for many years. She maintained an effervescent personality and attitude towards the support, participation, and growth of the state chorus. She served not only her county chorus, but …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Reca S. Pickens/Campbell, Etna Green, $3,621.12 Cathy Garrison v. Claudia Cissna, North Webster, $6,094 Glen Ruch v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,588.03 Sheri …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 11, 2014 D. Marcus Brown, 19, 405 S. Main Street, Claypool, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash Donald Charles Stage, 20, 105 N. Lindsay Street, Claypool, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash Nicholas Gravis Waikel, …read more.

The 12th Annual Sale of Champions saw 17 4-H champion and reserve champion animals go up on the auction block as well as the 4-H king and queen kisses tonight. Several younger 4-Hers looked a little unsure about whether they wanted to auction their animals off during the bidding process. Representatives of Milford 4-H Clubs …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, July 9, 6:52 a.m. SR 13 near East 600 South, Warsaw. Driver: Shayna E. Harman, 24, West 900 South, Claypool. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Wednesday, July 9, 4:17 a.m. Crystal Lake Road near North 650 …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 1, 4:05 p.m. 2500 block of U.S. 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryce J. Sims, 25, SR 114, Columbia City; and Zachary S. McCue, 23, 4th Street, Avilla. Sims backed in to McCue. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, July …read more.

Eldred M. Metzger, 97, of Claypool, died at 6:48 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014 in Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born May 31, 1917 in Lake Township, Kosciusko County, to Homer & Iva (Beigh) Metzger. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1935. On January 14, 1939 he married M. Louise Penrod. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, June 26, 3:42 p.m. Theft of jewelry and medications reported at the 2400 block of West 250 South in Warsaw. Thursday, June 26, 2:59 p.m. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery at the 200 block of High …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Audrey K. and Michael S. Eldridge, Leesburg, $504 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stephanie Helsel (Fager), Wabash, $1,494.07 Tracy (Wilson) Brainard, Wabash, $1,494.07 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Gabriel L. and Kristina Blocher, …read more.

Zula Faye Owens, 75, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 9, 1939, in Brethitti County, Ky., to Weldon and Edith (Burton) Minnix. After moving here at the age of 16, she met the love of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 21, 7:23 p.m. Fraud reported at 6600 block of South 700 West in Claypool. Saturday, June 21, 10:18 a.m. Theft of a central air conditioner unit reported at 5800 block of West Channel Road in Warsaw. Friday, …read more.

Logan Ryan Heeter, 4, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Silver, Ind., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 27, 2010, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Sandra Dee Heeter, who passed away in 2010 and Donald Ray ‘D.J’ Bryant, who survives in Claypool. …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 15, 11:46 p.m. East Bell Drive and North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Anna E. Gann, 17, North 1050 West, Etna Green. Gann was approaching the “T” intersection and attempted to make a right turn onto Bell Drive …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 13, 2014 Michael Douglas Patton, 60, 493 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 cash June 12, 2014 Scott M. Naish, 27, 2571 E. 225 S., Warsaw, arrested for possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, possession …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, June 13, 5:30 a.m. North 500 West and West 300 North, Warsaw. Driver: Nicholas R. Brand, 31, North 500 West, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Thursday, June 12, 10:10 p.m. West Hepton Road and …read more.

There was a time in the not so distant past when there was a high school in Claypool. Like many high schools, Claypool High School had a basketball team, and, at one time, it was quite good. Bob Evans, a former Claypool resident and Claypool High School student, pays tribute to the once revered Claypool …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: Annie Zartman v. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 2, 2014 Krista Roxanne Mishler, 53, 25130 U.S. 20, South Bend, arrested for corrupt business influence. Bond: $10,000 surety Michael Eugene Heintzelman, 39, 419 N. 8th St., Goshen, arrested for two counts of failure to pay. Bond: $812.50 cash Stephanie Louise …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 2, 4:20 a.m. Theft of a wallet from a residence reported at 300 block of Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. Monday, June 2, 2:55 a.m. Criminal mischief – damage to a vehicle – reported at 2400 block …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 30, 2014 Devin Cory Lee, 42, 5942 S. Ridgeview Rd., Anderson, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $13,000 cash Robert W. Craig, 26, 10491 S. Pierceton Blvd., Silver Lake, arrested for dealing in a counterfeit substance / possession with intent …read more.

Dennis W. Sutton, 61, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born July 15, 1952, in Fort Wayne, to Richard F. and Alice Rose (Shady) Sutton. His formative years were spent in South Whitley, Ind., and he graduated from South …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County 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. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 26, 2014 Justin Wayde Siede, 22, 9752 S. Pheasant Place, Claypool, arrested for OWI and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $550 cash May 25, 2014 Benjamin Allen Shambarger, 37, 327 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with …read more.

UPDATE: A Claypool man was transported to Lutheran Hospital via helicopter Monday afternoon after having his arm severed in a farm/mowing accident. According to Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a 911 call at 1:18 p.m. Upon their arrival at 7710 S. 300 E., Claypool, they located Bill L. Linn, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Advanced Equity Inc. v. John Sigsbee, Goshen, $1,533.65 American General Financial v. Robert A. Brandon, Warsaw, $6,630.44 Art Gakstatter v. Danny and Tiffany Taylor, Jonesboro, $6,094 Blackford Law …read more.

Carol A. Smith, 70, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014, in her home. She was born April 29, 1944, in Kokomo, Ind., to Vernon and Margie (Peterson) Smith.She graduated from Elkhart High School and Ball State Teacher’s College. She married Alan Clark on Aug. 28, 1974. She was a …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Erinn Pinnick, Warsaw, $4,244.94 Canterbury House Apartments v. Joshua Slone, Warsaw, $2,753.75 Luz Colon, Warsaw, $2,782.12 Fort Wayne Neurology v. Basilio Ramirez, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 14, 2014 Juliano Alves Cooper, 37, 5345 SE Horizon Ave., Stuart, Fla., arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $700 cash May 13, 2014 Mark Allen Slone, 38, 1827 Rieder St., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery with a prior conviction and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 13, 2014 Thomas Arthur See, 27, 761 S. Warbler Ln., Warsaw, arrested for OWI misdemeanor and domestic battery. Bond: $550 cash May 12, 2014 Richard David Johnson, 45, 109 E. Baltimore St. Apt. 2, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended with …read more.

Carl L. Morrison, 74, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014, in his residence. On Oct. 1, 1938, he was born in Pierceton, Ind., to Walter and Irene Morrison. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Carl was united in marriage to Avadean Allen on April 9, 1976, in …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: Argent Healthcare Financial v. Mary McNeely, Warsaw, $128.98 Coral Amspaugh-Topolski v. Chris Skinner, Milford, $3,353.67 Fort Wayne Neurological v. Lorraine A. Maggart, Warsaw, $365.84 Fort Wayne Neurosurgery …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit and officers executed a number of felony warrants late Thursday and early this morning. The result was 21 people jailed for crimes largely dealing with drugs. Other offenses included robbery and misdemeanor OWI. Those arrested were: Mark J. Alldaffer, 27, 7238 S. 400 W., Claypool, for one count of dealing in …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 2, 2014 Scott Allan Landis, 46, 4043 N. Old Port Rd., Warsaw, arrested for dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a controlled Schedule I substance and on an active warrant. No bond noted Kyler Dean Mylin, 26, 632 …read more.

Eva Marie Baldridge, 77, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, Ind. She was born Nov. 8, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Jimmie and Lisha (Ousley) Reffitt. She was united in marriage to Andrew “A.J.” Jack Baldridge on June 30, 1954, in Prestonsburg, …read more.

Arden E. “Punk” Grow, 66, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1947, in Warsaw, Ind., to Elbert and Dorothy (McGinnis) Grow. He was a 1966 graduate of Claypool High School in Claypool. Arden Grow was inducted to the United States Army on …read more.

William “Duane” Rogers, 53, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 8:12 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2014, in his home after battling cancer for a short period of time. He was born Aug. 28, 1960, in Rochester, Ind., to William Lloyal Rogers and Dorothy Marie (Thompson) Rogers. He was a 1979 graduate of Warsaw Community High School where he was a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, April 20, 10:38 a.m. Criminal mischief – slashed tires – reported at 3700 block of West Old 30 in Warsaw. Sunday, April 20, 11:40 a.m. Burglary reported at 3700 block West Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Several electronic …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Credit Bureau Collection Services v. Jerry and Lottie D. Farmer, Winona Lake, $827.84 Cynthia Miller v. Larry and Tina Mcaffoose, Nappanee, $863.72 FR Syracuse v. Angela Hamilton, Warsaw, …read more.

Louis-Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool will be shutting down the week of April 21 for scheduled maintenance. Due to the maintenance, the following schedule will be affected: Beans — closed 6 a.m. Monday April 21; re-open 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 23. Meal and Pellets — closed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 14, 2014 Stacy Brett Pease, 44, 259 EMS R4 Ln., Pierceton, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond: $550 cash Dallas Lynn Deckys, 33, 416 1/2 W. Main St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for battery. No …read more.

President of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation George Robertson had a lot to tell the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at the April 11 meeting. First, Robertson showed the commission how Kosciusko County staked up in the annual Combined Ratings Corporate Survey. Robertson said this was a corporate survey of CEOs and site selectors asking “What do …read more.