CULVER — Triton’s volleyball team closed out the season with a disappointing, 25-22, 25-18, 25-10, sweep at the hands of sixth-ranked Pioneer in the Culver Community Regional semifinals Saturday.

CULVER — After three straight regional appearances, Triton’s volleyball team is ready to break through at Saturday’s newly-formatted tournament.

CULVER — Triton’s volleyball team only got better as the Blue Slam rolled through two opponents for a fourth straight Sectional 51 championship at Culver Community Saturday.

CULVER — Warsaw’s cross country teams both kept regional championship streaks alive at the Culver Academies Saturday morning.

CULVER — Triton’s volleyball team survived a challenge by South Central, and the three-time defending champion Blue Slam advanced out of the Culver Community Sectional opener Tuesday night.

CULVER — Warsaw’s boys cross country team placed four runners in the top 10 and six in the top 15 as the Tigers clinched a seventh straight sectional championship with a score of 34 at the Culver Academies Saturday morning.

WARSAW — Host Culver Military swept Warsaw, 5-0, in regional final action Wednesday night for the Eagles’ fourth straight title.

CULVER — Tigers tennis dispatched 20-win Wabash, 3-2 to earn a spot opposite three-time defending champ and host Culver Military in the regional finals Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE – A wrap of LCA sports for Tuesday, Sept. 26.

CULVER – NorthWood, Warsaw and Wawasee all had teams at Saturday’s Culver Academy Cross Country Invite.

Jack Linn Houghton, Jr., 63, of Culver, Ind. died at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at the Center for  Hospice House in South Bend, where he had been for less that 24 hours. He was very brave and courageous and fought a hard 13 year battle against Stage 4 Metastatic prostate cancer. Jack …read more.

BOURBON — Triton rallied from its first loss of the season and a 21-6 deficit in the fourth period in a 27-21 HNAC win at Culver Community.

CULVER – Culver scored three second-half goals to upend LCA, 3-2, in boys soccer Tuesday night.

SYRACUSE – Athletic results for Wawasee on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Norman Patrick “Pat” Keller, 82, Culver, died Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born March 17, 1935 in Culver, to the late Lloyd and Alice (Watson) Keller. In June 1968, he joined lives and adventures with Marilyn Hudkins and together they raised two children and …read more.

CULVER — Triton’s one doubles team of Hannah Wanemacher and Emma Ross advanced at the Culver Academies Sectional Thursday.

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced the six communities who are the Division 1 and Division 2 finalists for the 2017 Stellar Communities Designation Program (SCDP).

CULVER — The Lady Tigers won a repeat CGA Regional title Wednesday with a 3-2 reprisal over Plymouth.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Budzius, 75, formerly a thirty-three year resident of St. John, and currently a thirteen year resident of Culver, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017, in the Miller’s Merry Manor – Culver. Bob was born Feb. 23, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Andrew and Stella (Pavilanis) Budzius. He graduated from …read more.

CULVER — All of Triton’s top five earned all-conference honors, and Bryce Swihart was individual Hoosier North Athletic Conference titleist as the Trojans won the team title at the HNAC Boys Golf Championships Saturday at Mystic Hills.

BOURBON — Triton put up 27 runs in a rout of HNAC foe Culver Community at home Thursday.

CULVER – Winamac used five individual titles to claim the team title at the Hoosier North Athletic Conference Boys Track Championships.

CULVER – Tippecanoe Valley took part in the Culver Academy Indoor Quad track meets Tuesday evening.

BOURBON – Triton and Oregon-Davis both won Friday night in semi-final games, setting up the championship showdown at the Triton Boys Basketball Sectional.

BOURBON – Culver beat North Miami 72-55 in the opening game of the Triton Boys Basketball Sectional Tuesday night.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley rallied for a 54-46 boys basketball win Tuesday night against Culver.

TIPPECANOE — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help with information regarding the damage and theft of money from pop machines in the Tippecanoe, Argos and Culver areas the evening of Feb. 9.

Cleties Wagoner, 87, Culver, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 11:50 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

CULVER – Argos knocked Triton out of the Class 1-A girls basketball tournament with a 34-28 result at Culver Wednesday night.

A breakdown of the Class 1-A sectional girls basketball tournaments at Fort Wayne Blackhawk and Culver.

LAKEVILLE – Triton defeated Culver, 40-4, Thursday evening in the consolation round of the annual Bi-County tournament.

CULVER – Triton won both girls and boys JV basketball games Thursday night at Culver.

Jacqueline Lin Richardson, 56, Culver, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and daughter, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in her residence. She was born Aug. 7, 1960 in Plymouth, to Larry M. and Linda J. (Lehman) Gibson. Jacqueline graduated from Plymouth High School in 1979. She married Lee Richardson on Nov. 19, 1983 in Plymouth; …read more.

Dorothy Ellen Kampe, 88, of Culver, passed away January 9, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1928, to Thomas and Dora (Fennema) Evers in Randolph, Wisc. She married Norman M. Kampe on Nov. 4, 1950, and he survives.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver. In addition to her …read more.

Larry P. Sellers, 73, Culver, passed away Jan. 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Larry was born May 5, 1943 in Plymouth, one of four children born to the Late Phillip and Elsie (McCoy) Sellers. Larry attended Aubbeenaubee School and enlisted in the US Army in 1963.  Upon returning home, he …read more.

BOURBON – The spirit of Breanna Lemler will burn bright on Jan. 13 as part of the #balllikebre event at Triton High School.

Major William R. Harris, Jr. USAF, Ret., 96, Culver, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center with his family by his side. William was born Nov. 25, 1920 in Plymouth to William R. and Lavina (Adang) Harris, Sr.  On June 18, 1949 William married the former Doris Jean Hill; she preceded him …read more.

Barbara Jean (Long) Quivey, 86, Culver passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Lake County on June 7, 1930, to the late Hubert Fillmore Long and Mary Isabelle Osburn. Barbara graduated from Lowell High School in 1948 and received her Bachelor degree (with Honors) in Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University, …read more.

Betty B. Downey, 82 passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in the Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home surrounded by her family. Betty was born Feb. 13, 1934 in Crofton, Ky. She graduated from Culver High school class of 1951, while under the care of J. Dick and Marie Newman of Culver. Betty continued her …read more.

CULVER – Culver Academy took off in the second half Tuesday night in defeating Tippecanoe Valley, 63-41, in boys basketball.

CULVER – Tippecanoe Valley’s boys and girls swim teams both finished fifth at Saturday’s Culver Academy Relays.

WINONA LAKE – Hope Fancil had a huge game to lead Lakeland Christian Academy past Culver in girls hoops Friday night.

Catherine E. Shidler, 85, Culver, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Catherine was born to Thomas and Mildred (Sims) DePoy Nov. 9, 1931 in Winamac.  On Aug. 23, 1948 she married Orville R. “Todd” Shidler in Winamac. In 1956, they relocated to Culver, where they raised their 6 children.  Orville …read more.

Dolores Verna (Macey) McCarthy, 85, Culver, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Dolores was born on July 26, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Richard and Gertrude Macey. She graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1949. Upon graduation, she started …read more.

CULVER — The Warsaw boys cross country team won its sixth consecutive sectional title while Triton advanced three individuals Saturday afternoon at Culver Academies.

Richard “Dick” Paul Dugger, 85, formerly of South Bend, and Culver, passed away peacefully while living at The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger, Sept. 7, 2016. Dick was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa Jan. 23, 1931 to Gerald and Helma (Bowen) Dugger. On Aug. 24, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan Cunningham. She survives, …read more.

AKRON – Shayleigh Shriver set a unique record Thursday in Tippecanoe Valley’s volleyball win over Culver.

Imogene R. Clifton, 91, Culver passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, with her family at her side. Imogene was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in rural Culver, one of two children born to John and Estella (Hoff) Milner. While attending school in Culver she met her future husband, Charles …read more.

CULVER — The Triton football team fell on the road Friday night in a 40-26 loss to Culver.

BOURBON – A pair of changes concerning the Triton JV football team were announced Saturday.

BOURBON – Triton rode a hot start to a 3-0 win against Culver Thursday night in HNAC volleyball.

Janice J. Carter, 87, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in the Miller’s Merry Manor of Culver.

Donnabelle Lucille Bernhardt, 89, Culver, died Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Life Care Center in Rochester, following a long illness.

Antal (Tony) Marton, formerly of Culver, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Dora, Fla. Aug. 26, 2016 with family at his side after a brief illness.

Jim Napier, 57, Culver, died Aug. 22, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend.

Irvin was born on March 13, 1925, at Burr Oak, to Roy and Goldie (Kring) Overmyer and was a lifelong resident. Irvin was a brick layer. He belonged to Brick Layers and Allied Craft workers. He was a long time member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Maxinkuckee Lodge #373, and was a Past Grand Master, …read more.

Susan K. Flora, 72, Culver, passed away Aug. 10, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.

Faith A. Kersey, 64, Culver, passed away Aug. 6, 2016. Faith was born to Eugene and Doris (Hawkins) Jefferies Sr. on January 30, 1952 in Argos. She was married to Steven Kersey on July 4, 2001 in Plymouth. Faith is survived by her husband Steven; sons: Charles (Lisa) Hite, Plymouth; and Timothy (Angel) Baltes, Sullivan; …read more.

Jeanette A. “Jan” Sanders, 84, of Culver, passed away August 7, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

BOURBON — Carl Amsden, 38, was sworn in as new patrolman with Bourbon Police Department July 29. He started his full time duties Aug. 1.

CULVER — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in the theft of a paddleboard.

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016.

Melvin C. Walter, 63, Culver, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2016. Melvin was born on Nov. 24, 1952, in Laporte. He was one of several children born to Raymond (Pauline Tinkey) Walter who are deceased. Melvin was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. When he wasn’t on the water or in a tree stand, …read more.

CULVER — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in an accident at 2:51 a.m. Saturday, July 16. The accident was in the 600 block of East Shore Drive, Culver. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports the 911 Center received a report of a single vehicle into a pole on East Shore Drive, near 18th Road. …read more.

Ruth Kline passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2016, surrounded by three generations of her family who loved and adored her. Throughout her 100 years of life, she was a rock for her family; demonstrating through her unceasing hard work, faith, and zest how to live a fulfilling life. She will be particularly missed …read more.

Francis Lee “Bud” “Doc” Babcock, 87, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2015, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. Born Sept. 17, 1928, in Rochester, Bud’s youth was happily spent on Lake Manitou, where his parents owned rental cottages and, over the years, other businesses, including a restaurant, a meat processing plant, and …read more.

On Oct. 11, 2015, we lost our lifelong example of compassion, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. Mary Ella (Galinski) Babcock, 87, beloved wife of Dr. Francis Lee Babcock, passed away from multiple organ failure at her home in Green Valley, Ariz. Mary was born in Gary, W.Va., on Feb. 16, 1928, and grew up in Elkton, Md. …read more.

Joseph Louis Mester Jr., 89, Culver, died June 7, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Born in South Bend to the late Joseph L. and Anna (Fabian) Mester, he had one sister: Ann Parkus, who is also deceased. Joe was a life long resident of the Michiana area. He graduated from John Adams High School …read more.

Ralph Pedersen, 89, of Culver, passed away June 15, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver.

Rosemary Weaver, 89, Culver passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 8, 2016, surrounded by her family.

Rosella Zechiel Woidich, 103, passed away April 27, 2016 in Maitland, Fla.

BOURBON – Baseball and softball recaps for Triton for Friday, May 20.

Linda C. Mahler, 67, Culver, passed away May 19, 2016 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

BOURBON – Triton responded with seven unanswered runs Thursday to claim a 7-2 Hoosier North Athletic Conference baseball win at Ken Keller Field.

Nancy Ann Curtis, 77, Culver, died Saturday May 14, 2016, in Plymouth.

CULVER – Culver Academy used a tie-breaker to beat Warsaw to claim the Culver Academy Boys Golf Invite title on a rainy Saturday at Mystic Hills.

BOURBON – Triton finished up its HNAC girls tennis title run among its busy Thursday, May 12, sports day.

Eric Paul Van Horn died May 1, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1968 in Plymouth to Harry Ronald (Ron) and
Connie Van Horn.

BOURBON – Sports results for Triton for Monday, May 9.

Jimmy M. “Jake” Jacobson, 76, Monterey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo, after fighting cancer for the last few years.

Mary E. Kowatch, 87, Culver, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016.

CULVER – Triton walloped Culver Academy, 14-4, Friday afternoon.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016.

By DOUG HABERLAND Director of Publications, Culver Military Academy CULVER — Culver Military Academy faculty-staff daughters will reunite, May 13-15. Sixty years ago, several CMA teachers gathered to talk about, what was then, a novel idea. “Why not let our daughters attend this all-boys school? After all, they have the same right to a fine education as …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Adam Lincoln Manuwal, 42, Culver, was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Department following a one vehicle accident Saturday, April 16. The accident was reported at 11:37 p.m. on SR 17 at Sycamore Road, Plymouth. Manuwal was initially charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Marshall County Police report several 911 calls were received …read more.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

AKRON – A busy afternoon for the Valley athletic programs Thursday, April 14.

BOURBON – A wrap-up of Triton contests for Thursday, April 14.

By ASHLEE JACKSON Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement CULVER — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a fisherman found unresponsive in the water on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver. Marshall County Dispatch received a 911 call about a man overboard at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. A construction worker on shore …read more.

Martin Mahler, 92, of Culver, passed away April 4, 2016, at his home.

(Academies photo) By DOUG HABARLAND Director of Publications, Culver Academy CULVER — The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon spent nine hours on the Culver Academies campus March 30, but that short visit will have a lasting impact on the Culver drill teams and honor units that the Marines interacted with. The elite 24-member …read more.

Jeanette (Salyer) Archbald, 66, of Plymouth, departed from this world to be with the Lord, on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016, in Goodlettsville, Tenn., while traveling with friends.

Dorothy Anderson Osborn, 95, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

Helen M. Shipley, age 96, formally of Plymouth, passed away on March 30, 2016, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Theodore E. Thurin, 90, of Plymouth and formerly of the Culver Community, died at 2:42 a.m. April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.

Larry (Peanuts) R. Lowry, 81, of Culver passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend surrounded by his family. He was the world to his wife, a hero to his children, and a legend in the Culver Community.

DONALDSON – Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 23 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 13, at Ancilla’s campus. Among those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter Sunday, March 13, are: Daitriona Bonds of Plymouth, Kaeley Geschke of Middlebury, Kathryn Gorr …read more.

CULVER – Tippecanoe Valley got a chance to put in some work indoors Tuesday, working a track mini at Culver Academy.

Mary Trump, 92, passed away Sunday morning March 6, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home.

BOURBON – Culver and South Central (Union Mills) each picked up opening round wins Tuesday night at the Class 1-A Triton Boys Basketball Sectional.