Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, June 3, 10 p.m. A woman in the 11900 North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, reported that her sons had gotten into an argument and one of them left the residence.   Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw …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.

Two businesses occupying the Town and Country Mercantile, at 3753 N. CR 900 W., Cromwell, were destroyed by fire late Sunday afternoon. The strip mall was home to Jacobs Pizzeria and a Marathon mini-mart. An investigation into the fire is being conducted by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office. Sparta …read more.

On Monday, May 26, the small Enchanted Hills community in Cromwell will again make media headlines when the tragic story of a senseless murder is investigated in a Lifetime Movie Network special. LMN was granted “unprecedented access” to Paul Gingerich and Colt Lundy who were 12 and 15 respectively when they shot and killed Lundy’s …read more.

Patrick Dooley, 59, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 11:40 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Aug. 9, 1954, to Richard and Vivian (Young) Dooley in Elkhart, Ind. On Dec. 2, 1978, he married Cynthia Teel. She survives. He received his GED and went on to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office has just released information on a Cromwell man arrested Thursday for two counts of Class A felony child molesting. Robert Dwayne Dominy, 43, of 9980 E. King Arthur Trl., Cromwell, was being held in the Kosciusko County Jail without bond after he was accused of having sexual intercourse with a 9-year-old child. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 16, 2014 Tristan Michael Bailey, 30, 2441 W. 250 S. Lot 2, Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 cash Joshua Joktan Golden, 33, 717 E. Market St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a felony. No bond Matthew John …read more.

  Indiana Conservation Officers arrested Paul J. Miller, 43, after he allegedly resisted law enforcement while on Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area property. The incident, which resulted in a short police pursuit, happened Sunday evening. According to Indiana Conservation Officers, Miller fled the scene in his 1995 Ford box truck as officers from five …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 11, 2014 Rene Rodriguez, 27, 908 Oak Brook Pl., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash Christopher Lee Hershberger, 26, 4100 W. Country Dr., Leesburg, arrested for visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $350 cash Victor Alfonso Montes, 24, 1500 E. …read more.

By Robert King Indy Star CARLISLE, Ind. — For most of the men of cell house N, the quarter-mile walk around the prison yard to the chow hall and back is just the price they pay for breakfast. The heavy steel doors open, and they surge forward into the predawn gloom, compelled by hunger. For …read more.

Charles Geiger, 82, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 7:02 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 1, 1931, to Adrian and Mary (Birch) Geiger in Noble County, Ind. On June 4, 1949, he married Catherine “Pat” Iden. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 5, 2014 Sarah Elizabeth Powell, 20, 907 N. Lake St. Apt. B, Syracuse, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $1,000 cash Matthew Alan Heath, 22, 8492 W. 200 N., Etna Green, arrested for false informing. Bond: $750 cash May 4, 2014 Kane …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 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: Alan Kado v. Stacy Richardson, Warsaw, $605.48 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jamie M. Brainard, Warsaw, $2,089.10 Reginald Gibbs, Warsaw, $5,121.71 Annie and Chad Zartman v. Elizabeth …read more.

Gregory Earl Rex, 60, of Russell Springs, Ky., passed away April 23, 2014, in his home.  He was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Ligonier, Ind., to Richard Ralph Rex and Earlis Mowat Rex.  He graduated from West Noble in 1974, where he played football for 4 years as an offensive guard and defensive; and wrestled …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Alan E. Roberson v. Tyler J. Bolling, Auburn, $3,039.14 Culver Development Corp. v. Debra Merrill, Nappanee, $1,594 Jesse Messier, Nappanee, $1,594 Allen Slabaugh, Nappanee, $1,594 Robert Stout, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 20, 2014 Ryan S. McDonald, 24, 67202 CR 29, New Paris, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300 cash Nathaniel Allen Bodkin, 26, homeless, arrested for criminal trespassing. Bond: $300 cash Heath R. Rhodes, 31, 109 N. …read more.

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.

In response to drug activity at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area, Indiana Conservation Officers conducted a drug interdiction operation over the weekend on the Department of Natural Resources Property near Syracuse. As a result of their efforts, Indiana Conservation Officers made two separate arrests. Joshua Housman, age unknown, of Cromwell, was arrested for possession of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 31, 2014 Michele R. Layman, 48, 11492 N. Enchanted Forest Ln., Cromwell, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash March 30, 2014 Christofer Trae Colt, 22, 509 Alward St., Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. …read more.

Angela Christine “Angie” French, 43, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1970, in Elkhart, Ind., to Samuel L. and Martha J. (Cornelius) Colbert. She grew up in Syracuse and graduated in 1988 from Wawasee High School. She returned to the area 4 years …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 9, 1:10 a.m. Window damaged due to eggs thrown at a home in the 10300 block of North 500 East in Syracuse. Saturday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. Report of a trailer getting “egged” at Whispering Pines trailer …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 28, 2014 Guillermo Hernandez, 36, 713 Hillside Dr., Warsaw, arrested for operator never licensed and identity deception. Bond: $350 cash Feb. 27, 2014 Matthew S. Dausman, 39, 4330 E. Levi Lee Rd. Lot 191, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on …read more.

Melba Conrad, 90, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in her home. She was born Feb., 10, 1924, in Huntington County, Ind., to William and Lenora (Miller) Henry. She was a Knapp Lake resident since 1956. She retired from Johnson Controls after 28 years and was a former member of the Markle …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 24, 2014 Jack Clayton Bullers, 39, 1415 Sheridan St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI refusal, OWI misdemeanor and public intoxication. Bond: $500 cash Feb. 23, 2014 Dustin Michael Zimmerman, 34, 6631 Merry St., Unionville, Mich., arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

Annabelle Bieghler, 82, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Feb. 17, 2014, at the IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Huntington County, Ind., to Herbert and Hazel Lee. In 1952 she married Richard Bieghler, he preceded her in death As a teenager in the 40′s she was a Carhop at …read more.

Whitley County Circuit Court Judge James R. Heuer upheld the original 30-year term of Paul Gingerich’s guilty plea for the Class A felony crime of conspiracy to commit murder. But, under the new Paul’s Law, which came about because of this case, the now 15-year-old could get a lesser sentence in just 3 years. Under …read more.

Paul Gingerich, now 15, will be sentenced in a Kosciusko County courtroom today for his role in a 2010 murder. Previously sentenced to 25 years in prison, the Cromwell boy was only 12 when he plead guilty to helping a friend kill his stepfather. After months of new court proceedings and having his initial conviction …read more.

Gwen Myers, 67, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. She was born on March 30, 1946, in South Bend, Ind., to Walter and Irene (Zwierzynski) Frick. On Aug. 26, 1996, she married Doyle Hensley. He survives. Mrs. Myers was employed and retired from commercial driving. She attended the River …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

During the initial hearing in Kosciusko County Circuit Court and a plea hearing Monday for Paul Gingerich, 15, Cromwell, Gingrich’s involvement in the April 20, 2010, murder of Phillip Danner was released. A transcript of an interview between Gingerich and Kosciusko County Detective Jon Tyler, April 21, 2010, was submitted as evidence in the case. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 26, 2013 Jacob Michael Cochran, 23, 110 S. Main St. Apt. J, Claypool, arrested for theft under $100,000. No bond Shateak Akem Jones, 26, 508 W. Catherine St., Milford, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $15,000 surety Aaron …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 20, 2013 Bradley Ray Slone, 26, 302 E. North St., Larwill, arrested for criminal conversion. No bond Nov. 19, 2013 Lauren Ashley Hall, 23, 317 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash Raymond William Grevenstuck, 19, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Nov. 18, 12:14 a.m. Officers responded to a report of criminal recklessness at 200 block of Robinson Lake Road in Pierceton. Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:15 p.m. Officers responded to a burglary attempt at Mentone Coin Laundry on Main …read more.

Sandra L. ‘Pam’ Johnston, 59, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Oct. 28, 2013, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1954, in Charleston, W.Va., to Charles Henry and Mildred (Shockey) Porter. She married Johnny Johnston on May 31, 1980. He survives. She retired from West Noble School Corporation after 15 years …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:02 p.m. SR 15 near 600 North, Warsaw. Driver: Marilyn B. Davis, 85, SR 128, Franktown. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:50 a.m. 400 South near Packerton Road, Warsaw. Driver …read more.

Alice Geraldine Lung, 84, of Cromwell, Ind., (formerly of Ligonier, Ind.), passed away on Oct. 18, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 28, 1929, in Cromwell, Ind., to LeRoy and Henrietta (Gorsuch) Price. She married Gerald Lung on Nov. 25, 1947. He passed away in 1993. She was employed with Sears and …read more.

Cromwell Historical Society announced preparations are underway for the annual Cromwell Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s carnival will be held at the Sparta Township Fire Department in Cromwell. The annual Halloween parade precedes the carnival. Line-up for the parade will begin at 4 p.m. at Wysongs and will begin at 4:30 p.m. They …read more.

This afternoon officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were involved in what was allegedly the serving of a warrant to a man reportedly located in the area of Enchanted Hills mobile home park in Cromwell. Though rumors have circulated that a shooting took place during the incident, according to KCSD Public Information Officer Chad …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:11 p.m. Officers were called to the 3300 block of South 275 East, Warsaw, where a battery was reported. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:54 p.m. Russell Carlson reported a theft of fishing rods and reels and tackle …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Sept. 16, 1:09 p.m. A Syracuse woman reported her 13-year-old son stole $100 from her bank deposit bag. Monday, Sept. 16, 1:56 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported that had occurred the day before in the 11200 Block …read more.

Oscar Rodriguez, 24, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Sept. 14, 2013. He was born on Aug. 7, 1989, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Maria Ines Cordero Guerrero and Javier Rodriguez Carrillo. He married Jessica Flores in 2011. Oscar was employed with Dexter Axle in Albion, Ind. Oscar was always happy. He was a good …read more.

Patty J. Emerick, 83, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born July 7, 1930, in Elkhart, Ind., to Thomas and Myrtle (McMann) Salmon. She married Warren P. Halsey on July 18, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1954. She married …read more.

Mary Gene Markley Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed handed down a suspended sentence for a Fort Wayne mother who pleaded guilty to withholding insulin from her diabetic child. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton initially filed a Class C felony charge of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury against Mary Gene Markley, …read more.

Ronald Larry Eary, 56, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at the home of close relatives on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in Goshen, Ind. He was born July 9, 1956, in Goshen, Ind., the son of Ronald and Pauline (Helmick) Eary. On Aug. 6, 2000, he married Silvia Jean Lent. She survives. He worked as an …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7:56 p.m. A domestic battery was reported in the 9700 block of Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell. Cecelia L. Hiatt, 56, of 9758 E. Rock-A-Bye Rd., was arrested for battery. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police …read more.

Dwight David “Pete” Kimbrell, 68, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. He was born June 15, 1945, in Birmingham, Ala., the son of David A. Kimbrell and Florence Leora  (Key) Kimbrell. He worked at Franklin Coach delivering travel trailers for 18 years and also …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1:30 a.m. Damage was reported to the Gladys Ramsey Shelter at Center Lake Park in the 300 block of North Buffalo Street. A screen had been cut in half and the wood frame around a window was broken. …read more.

The Cromwell Days Festival has announced its parade winners. The theme for this year’s festival was “Growing Up Cromwell.” Four categories were judged: family, business, organization and antique vehicles. The best overall use of theme went to Farmers Cafe, 116 N. Jefferson, Cromwell. The cafe was generous enough to donate it’s winnings back to the …read more.

Accidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following accidents: Saturday, 10:07 a.m. South Huntington Street, south of Railroad Avenue. Driver: Michael L. Griewank, 55, LaGrange. Griewank was driving a vehicle pulling a concession trailer over the railroad tracks when the trailer became unhitched from the vehicle. The trailer continued off the road, hitting the sidewalk and …read more.

The Enchanted Hills Community Partnership Center is pleased to notify Kosciusko County residents and northern Indiana residents that those who are in need of food assistance are invited to attend an area Mobile Food Pantry to be held at the facility from 10 a.m. to noon this Friday, in collaboration with the Food Bank of …read more.

The annual Cromwell Days festival kicks off Friday, July 19. Festivities, food and live music is going on all weekend. Friday at 4 p.m. in the uptown area, craft and food vendors open. Jon Ness will be performing on the stage from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies, emceed by Ken Edwards from WRSW …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 5 (North Jefferson Street) in Cromwell, is scheduled for a two-day closure beginning at 4 p.m. Friday due to a festival. The closure is between Orange Street and Summit Street with the detour to be CRs 200 North to 900 West. The road will re-open after midnight …read more.

Incidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following incident Sunday, 12:10 a.m. Officials at Casey’s General Store, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported a drive-off of $10.03 in gasoline. Arrests Syracuse Police Officers made the following arrests. Monday, 11:35 p.m. Dustin R.E. Heileman, 21, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while never licensed. Heilman was …read more.

Property concerns in one neighborhood prompted a Cromwell man to come before Kosciusko County Commissioners today. Ted Gillem addressed the board with property issues in Enchanted Hills in Cromwell. He said several homes in his neighborhood are abandoned and need to be removed. One property has been abandoned for five years and he said that …read more.

A 5-year-old Cromwell boy died Sunday in a Fort Wayne hospital, the result of a drowning accident at a Kendallville lake. Indiana Conservation Officers investigated what was first called a “near drowning” Saturday at Bixler Lake. Dominic Lehman passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Hospital. ICO’s say that at approximately 4:50 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

A grant application on behalf of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was signed and readied for submission to Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs today. The Kosciusko County Commissioners are the governing body that must sign the application. Due by the end of this month, the application will be considered by the IOCRA …read more.

Dominic Dice Chance Slone-Lehman, 5, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 6:27 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on May 26, 2008, in Goshen, Ind., to Chris Lehman and Teresa Ray. Dominic had completed preschool at ARK Christian Preschool at North Webster UMC before his …read more.

Ronald Pietosi, 65, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on June 7, 2013, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1948, in Detroit, Mich., to Lou and Anna (Gall) Pietosi. He was a US Marine Corps veteran. Ron recently retired from Dutchman in Goshen, Ind., after many years of service. He was a member of …read more.

The wavier hearing for Paul H. Gingerich, 15, which was set for 9 a.m. this morning, has been vacated with no new date set. A pre-trial conference via telephone will be held at another date with the two attorneys and a special judge. Indiana Court of Appeals remanded the case of Gingerich’s conviction for conspiracy …read more.

Eunice W. Roher, 92, of Wolcottville, formerly of Ligonier, passed away on May 30, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange.   She was born on Dec. 2, 1920, in Drumheller, Canada, to Carlos and Ocie (Johnston) Hill. She married David Roher on Dec. 7, 1940, in Kimmell.. He preceded her in death on Oct. …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP6VI8wb7uQ] A fire in the Enchanted Hills area of Cromwell Wednesday night has been ruled arson. The Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to 11938 N. Sir Gallahad Pl. Cromwell at 8:04 p.m. May 29. Upon their arrival, heavy smoke was noted coming from the 56-foot mobile home, which was unoccupied. Tankers from the Turkey …read more.

Novilla White, 78, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013, at home. She was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in Indiana to Atlee and Ilah (Berry) Swickard . She married Norman Beckner in 1952. He preceded her in death. She then married Morris White. He preceded her in death. She retired from …read more.

When a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy and a Syracuse Police Department officer were called to Biscayne Lane in Cromwell early this morning, they got more than they bargained for. KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler and Syracuse Officer Joe Denton were called to 11318 N. Biscayne Ln., at 12:34 a.m. today to deal with a report …read more.

Linda L. Steininger, 72, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 10, 1940, to Harold M. and Elizabeth (McClintic) Bassett in Warsaw, Ind. On June 23, 2001, she married Ronald Steininger. Linda was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church and enjoyed camping. …read more.

Grace F. Scarsellato, 78, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Warsaw, Ind. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Russell T. Bertram, 88, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Avalon Village in Ligonier, Ind. He was born on Sept. 1, 1924 in Syracuse, Ind., to Russell Henry and Ann Jane (Hynes) Bertram. He married Gloria Werker on June 30, 1946 in Kimmell, Ind. She preceded him in …read more.

The date has been set between all the parties involved and the teen involved in a 2010 murder is returning to Kosciusko County court. Paul Henry Gingerich, 15, Cromwell, will reappear in Kosciusko County Juvenile Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, for a new juvenile waiver hearing. Gingerich was only 12 years old when …read more.

Walter G. Earl, 87, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 10:45 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2013, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville, Ind. He was born on Oct. 10, 1925, in Woodbury Falls, N.Y., to John Gilbert and Sarah (Jones) Earl. He married Margaret Norton on Dec. 17, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo. Walter served …read more.

An investigation by Indiana State Police began in February when the father of a 13-year-old girl found sexually explicit text messages on his daughter’s phone from a 55-year-old man. On Wednesday, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy Shane Bucher served a warrant at 9732 Excalibur Place, Cromwell, and took two people into custody. Ricky Linn Johnson, 55, …read more.

Dailynn Rae-Ann Johnson, 27 days old, passed away at 9:34 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on Feb. 27, 2013, in Fort Wayne to Robert and Carey (Pollard) Johnson. She is survived by her parents and a brother: Laithen Johnson, Cromwell, Ind.; grandmothers: Nancy Owen, Wawaka, Ind.; Lawanna Wolfe, …read more.

Thomas Wills Miller, 72, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on March 21, 2013. He was born on Jan. 23, 1941, in Logansport, Ind., to Richard and Jean (Wills) Miller. He married Debra Phillips in 1975. Tom was raised in Syracuse, Ind., and graduated from Syracuse High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball and track …read more.

Beverly K. McDonald, 73, formerly of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 5:50 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in Goshen, Ind. She was born to Gideon Olen and Chloie (Hoover) LeCount on Jan. 1, 1940, in Milford, Ind. She married Raymond McDonald on Jan. 13, 1961. He preceded her in death in 1988. Beverly graduated from …read more.

Burlyn C. Conkling, 98, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Northridge Village in Albion, Ind. He was born on Sept. 14, 1914, to Grey Sloan and Ethel Mae (Smith) Conkling in Bureau County, Ill. On Jan. 19, 1936, he married Gladys I. Prentice; she preceded him in death …read more.

A Cromwell man was arrested late Saturday night by an Indiana Conservation Officer after he was caught illegally hunting. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, an Indiana Conservation Officer on patrol came across a vehicle near Durham Lake, which directed his attention to a hunter coming out from the woods. The hunter, identified as Charles E. Norris, …read more.

Brandon Tylor Reynolds, 32, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. He was born on March 31, 1980, to Kim (Kreager) and Roger Reynolds in Goshen, Ind. He lived in Cromwell and was a lifelong area resident. Brandon attended West Noble High School where he played football and baseball. He worked …read more.

Kalee Nicole Skaggs, 15, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. She was born on Oct. 11, 1997, in Warsaw, Ind., to Joe and Valerie (Goshert) Skaggs. Kalee was a freshman at Wawasee High School. She is survived by her parents: Joe and Valerie Skaggs, Cromwell; three brothers: Alick, Brad and Scott …read more.

Susana Meza, 36, of Cromwell, Ind., passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. She was born Feb. 20, 1976, the daughter of Aurelio Rangel and Maria De Jesus Garcia in Aguascalientes, Mexico. On Aug. 14, 1993, she married Jose Meza in Chicago, Ill. Susana worked at Smokercraft …read more.

A Cromwell woman died early this morning when she struck a deer on U.S. 6 near Syracuse. Susana Meza, 36, was killed when her vehicle struck a deer, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. Meza ran off the south side of U.S. 6 and struck a ditch, resulting in the driver side door …read more.

The Indiana Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today in the appeal of a Cromwell teen convicted in 2010 for his role in a murder. Paul H. Gingerich, now 14, was just 12 years old when he was convicted for the 2010 shooting death of Philip Danner. Also convicted was Colt Lundy, Danner’s stepson. Lundy …read more.

A stabbing in the Enchanted Hills neighborhood Tuesday night landed one person in the hospital and another in police custody. Indiana State Police are leading the investigation into the stabbing that happened in the Enchanted Hills area at about 6:56 p.m. Tuesday. The victim, Joseph Lee Coon, 27, of Cromwell, was treated at Kosciusko Community …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Tri-County shooting range on Saturday around 5 p.m. According to Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan Hooley, Joseph Miretti was firing his Ruger 22/45 MKII pistol which he had altered by mounting a vertical foregrip to it. This type of foregrip is typically used on …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office in South Bend noted the following sentences occured this week: Franklin Hibshman Jr., 23, of Cromwell, Ind., was sentenced by Judge Robert Miller Jr. to 12 months imprisonment and two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of failure to surrender for service of sentence on …read more.