WINONA LAKE — Since its first sale in fall, 2001, Kids Market has donated more than $202,000 to local organizations.

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.

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Rocket Fizz, 1005 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, in the Village at Winona. The Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shops have the largest selection of candy and soda ever found in one store.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council is a step closer to approving its 2016 budget after a public hearing took place Tuesday evening, Sept. 15, during the council’s regular meeting. The official budget adoption is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 20. A copy of the budget shows the rainy day, local road and …read more.

WARSAW – Grace College held its first-ever Lady Lancer Golf Invite Tuesday at Stonehenge Golf Club.

WINONA LAKE — People of all ages, fitness levels and race experience levels are encouraged to sign up for a unique, annual race taking place entirely in the dark in Winona Lake at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Nocturnal 6 Adventure Race, which is hosted by Metzger Outdoors as well as Grace College, is …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 13 south of SR 14, Sidney. Driver: Richard E. Holmes, 35, South SR 524, Lagro. Deer hit car. Damage up to $10,000. 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, North SR 15 north of West Plum Street, Leesburg. Drivers: …read more.

NOBLESVILLE – Grace College women’s golfer Lauren Keiser qualified for the NCCAA Nationals Saturday at the NCCAA Midwest Regional.

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – Grace College’s Mallory Rondeau and Carianne Sobey buried first-half goals to stun Oklahoma City University, 2-1, Saturday in women’s soccer.

MARION – The Lady Lancers’ team time of 1:39.16 broke the program record as four of Grace’s top six runners set personal bests at the IWU Invitational on Friday.

By ALLISON MCSHERRY Kids Market WINONA LAKE — Since its first sale in fall, 2001, Kids Market has donated more than $202,000 to local organizations. To continue the organization’s efforts by helping the women and children of Kosciusko County, Kids Market Inc., a nonprofit organization, will host its semi-annual sale from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, …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.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team will be in the national spotlight on Saturday as their matchup against Oklahoma City was named the NAIA Network Game of the Week.

By MICHELE BICKLE, Director Of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Plans are underway for Joe’s Kids first dinner, tailgate and auction on Saturday, Sept. 26. Rebecca Bazzoni, director of Joe’s Kids, is pleased to announce Parkview Warsaw as the event sponsor. “We are excited to partner with Parkview Warsaw for this event and appreciate the value they …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Robbie Barnhill earned Grace College ’s first national award of the season when he was named the NAIA National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Harriet Eloise Baxter, 84, a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away Sept. 2, 2015. She was born April 16, 1931, in Greenville, S.C., a daughter of the late Reverend Harold Eugene and Lucille Collins Cunningham Sr., and her stepmother, the late Grace Johnson Cunningham. On Dec. 24, 1952, she married Wendell …read more.

By BETH SIKORA Grace College Nurse Student Health and Counseling Center WINONA LAKE — The Francine’s Friends mobile mammogram bus will be at Grace College, Winona Lake, in the parking lot of the Gordon Student Recreation Center, offering mammograms by appointment Saturday, Sept. 19. Those wishing to set up an appointment can call (260) 483-1847.

Laveral “Burt” Ransbottom, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 2:37 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Walter Vere Wildman of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at his residence at the age of 87. He was a long time resident of Kosciusko County where he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — As the holiday weekend quickly approaches, many are looking to area lakes and parks for family entertainment. Winona Lake residents are no exception. After experiencing a hugely successful launch of phase one of the Winona Lake Limitless Park initiative, people of all ages are invited to enjoy the K21 Splash Pad for …read more.

WARSAW/WINONA LAKE — In observance of Labor Day, both the the city of Warsaw and Winona Lake government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

WINONA LAKE – Ray Davis joins Grace College’s women’s basketball team with a wealth of basketball experience. Davis has coached over 15 years at the high school level in the area, including stints at Argos, Whitko and Warsaw.

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.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, Triton School Corporation Superintendent The second grade students and parents from Triton Elementary School had a great time at the Indiana Dunes on Sept. 1. The students were part of several practical learning activities throughout the day and had a wonderful time with one another. A huge thank you to all of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s golf team may not have a senior on the squad, but the Lancers have their fair share of talent and experience in 2015.

WINONA LAKE – Women’s golf season preview for the Grace College Lady Lancers, which will kick off its inaugural season this Friday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s volleyball team continued its challenging nonleague schedule by playing a pair of teams receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 on Friday. The Lady Lancers split the day at the Lindsey Wilson Tournament, beating Point Park and falling to St. Catharine.

WINONA LAKE – Another unique way to stay active, have fun and support a great cause is coming to Winona Lake. The Forte Empower Race will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at 1 p.m. at Winona Lake Park.

WINONA LAKE – Hopes are high for Grace’s women’s tennis team in 2015.

WINONA LAKE — The community is invited to “Journey from Hoplessness to Health” today at the Manahan Orthopaedic Center at Grace College, Winona Lake. Keynote speakers Eric Hipple and Dr. Phil Rodgers share their experiences in the morning, followed by an intervention panel presentation from 10:50-11:50 a.m. with moderator, Lisa Brattain, Indiana/Ohio area director of …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:07 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, SR 15 and CR 1250N, Milford. Drivers: Devin C. Vanlaningham, 21, South Maple Street, Milford, and Ramona J. Kimes, 51, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Vanlaningham’s vehicle hit the back of Kimes’ vehicle. Damages up to $25,000. Syracuse Officers with …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter Inside Indiana Business INDIANA — Three colleges in Indiana are among the top 50 on an annual national list for “contribution to the public good.” Washington Monthly‘s 2015 National Universities Rankings consider factors including social mobility, research and public service. Grace College, Winona Lake, ranked high on a list of “Best Bang …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s soccer team picked up its second shutout victory of the season on Tuesday, downing Mid-America Christian 3-0 at the Miller Athletic Complex.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing And Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Mark your calendars for the Taste & Trade Expo from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, located at 610 Wooster …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Mallory Rondeau’s late goal helped Grace beat No. 16 Bellevue, 1-0, at Miller Field Saturday evening.

WINONA LAKE — Abigail E. Wing, 18, West CR 300S, Swayzee, was checked by paramedics after complaining to pain to her head and knees following an accident at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The accident was on Chestnut Street, south of Third Street, Winona Lake.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s soccer team will kick off its 50th season of competition on Tuesday at Miller Athletic Complex.

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.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Chestnut Street and Third Street, Winona Lake. Driver: Abigail E. Wing, 18, West 300S, Swayzee. Hit parked car. Damage up to $10,000.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council had a productive regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18. First up was the approval of the Grace College bonds the council had discussed in July. The bonds are for the acquisition of a nearby apartment complex for student housing and the building of a new dorm, which will …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s soccer team achieved its highest ranking in program history when the NAIA unveiled its Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll on Tuesday, landing at No. 15.

Virginia “Ginger” May Lundgren of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 93. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego. She graduated in 1942 from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and after finishing …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At around 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, there was an accident at 304 Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.

Emelia Friebel of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at noon Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at her residence at the age of 90. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past two years. Emelia was born on May 23, 1925, in Streeter, N. D., to Anna (Graf) Schmidt and Jacob …read more.

Shirley Eileen Chamberlain, 89, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was a homemaker and a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. She was a loving, godly mother and grandmother. Shirley was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Johnstown, Pa., to Thomas …read more.

Donna Kyle, 87, of Winona Lake passed away at home on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. She was born on Nov. 12, 1927, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to John and Gladys (Miles) Dailey. Donna is survived by her two sons: Dan First, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Kevin (Cindy) Kyle, Winona Lake; three grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was …read more.

With a little bit of fizz and a whole lot of sugar, a new local shop has started quite the buzz in Winona Lake. Quietly opening its doors for the first time last week, Rocket Fizz owner and former Biomet CFO Greg Hartman had no way to anticipate the huge rush of candy and soda …read more.

By JASON RICH Kosciusko Kettleheads President WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Kettleheads held its fifth annual Homebrew Fest at Cerulean Restaurant Saturday, June 27, in Winona Lake. More than 50 locally made beers were served to over 300 patrons. The event raised $8,240 for Combined Community Services. Donations also came from Sacs & Co., which donated $200 from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:06 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, East Armstrong Road and North CR 475E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jesse L. Roberts, 26, Smith Street, Milford and Shiann Hann, 24, EMS B14 Lane, Pierceton. Roberts fell asleep at the wheel and his car crossed center, hitting Hann’s vehicle …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: Kehler Law Firm v. Vickie S. Bradley, Mentone, $1,085.49 Pierceton Elementary v. Ryan Caudill, Warsaw, $734 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Ann L. Cooper, Wabash, $3,084.20 Deborah …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A new era begins this August for Grace College’s volleyball team. First-year head coach Katie Van Hofwegen is poised to imprint her unique style onto the Lady Lancers in 2015.

Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:43 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, West Catherine Street and North Maple Street, Milford. Driver: Michelle J. Sinclair, 44, Catherine Street, Milford. Sinclair reported memory loss and does not recall hitting a sign. Her vehicle sustained rear-end damage. Sinclair did not report the accident. Damage …read more.

Donnasil Kyle, 87, of Winona Lake passed away at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

By PAUL DREISBACH MudLOVE WARSAW — The people from MudLOVE are putting on their annual Block of LOVE fundraising event from 4-10 p.m. Sept. 12, in the Village in Winona in the area surrounding the original MudLOVE shop on Park Avenue. There is a $5 suggested donation for entry to the event. Live music from …read more.

Gretchen Watkins Manthey Bumbaugh passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, at her home in the Grace Village Assisted Living Community, Winona Lake. She was 82. Gretchen was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Henry W. and Lenora M. (Schreiber) Seiffert. She was a 1950 graduate of Warsaw High School, Warsaw. On June …read more.

Reverend Roy B. Snyder of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Indiana was “loosed away upward” at Grace Village Health Care at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015,at the age of 93. He was born on June 15, 1922, in Altoona, Penn. to Sheldon and Mabel (Guyer) Snyder where he grew up in a …read more.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Vickie L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,796.06 Angelica M. Garcia, Cromwell, $1,075.47 Joel L. McNicholas, Warsaw, $1,095.55 Amy Meade, Mentone, $916.74 David L. Robbins, Warsaw, …read more.

Gretchen Watkins Manthey Bumbaugh, 82, Winona Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Roy B. Snyder of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at Grace Village Health Care at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the age of 93. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lois Wilcox Myette, 95, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana, Ill. She was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., to Edward and Corda Wilcox and graduated from Chesbrough Seminary in North Chili, N.Y., in 1939 with a degree in bookkeeping. On Aug. 27, 1941, she married …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Julie S. Crosley, 57, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, complained of pain to the shoulder following a two-vehicle accident at 12:14 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The accident was on East Winona Avenue, west of Lakeview Drive. Crosley was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Winona Lake Police report Crosley was leaving the Dairy …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver; Anna M. Stamper, 28, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Stamper was backing out of her driveway and backed into a parked vehicle registered to Devinn A. Smith, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Damage up to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 2015 Lancer Golf Classic had a familiar set of golfers take the cake once again. The winning team of Bill Musser, Matt Dick, Rich Dick and Christian McCray won for the third year in a row, shooting a remarkable 53 Monday at Stonehenge Country Club.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON AND AMANDA MCFARLAND Staff Writers WINONA LAKE — After 19 years as part of the Winona Lake community, a popular local event is seeking a new location to call home. Recent changes in Grace College’s curriculum and use of the Rodeheaver Auditorium have made it impossible for the festival to continue on …read more.

Kosciusko County 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. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $4,883.95 Traci Ayala, Warsaw, $2,255.86 Kyle D. Banghart, Claypool, $1,495.16 Debra A. Bartles, North Webster, $3,461.43 Darrell L. Bender, Milford, $2,478.59 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, South CR 500E and East CR 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila K. Craig, 70, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:24 p.m. Sunday, July 26, North Syracuse-Webster Road, North CR 1100N, Syracuse. Driver: Andrea J. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:07 a.m. Friday, July 24, West CR 700S near SR 15, Claypool. Driver: Kevin S. Brofford, 35, SR 19, Akron. Hit pole. Damage up to $25,000 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 24, E. Old 30, near N. SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Bambi N. Fisher, …read more.

By AL DISBRO WINONA LAKE — In 1998, Blaine and Charlotte Mikesell donated the fund to place a fountain in the center of the original Duke Fountain. The Mikesells liked looking down at it from their picture windows. Later, though the fountain was taken down, Dane and Mary Louise Miller restored the fountain and renamed …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jerry R. Almy, North Webster, $1,630.69 Tina L. Bauer, Winona Lake, $1,264.23 Jason L. Forschner, Warsaw, $5,850.31 Ryan M. Gross, Warsaw, $3,279.52 Dianna …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Music will be returning to Grace College with the new worship arts degree, set to launch fall of 2016. Housed in the newly expanded visual, performing and media arts department and funded through the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Music Endowment at Grace College, the Bachelor’s degree major in Worship Arts …read more.

  By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary continues to set the pace in innovative quality and affordable education. This has been displayed through record enrollments over the past several years. With the rise in enrollment, the college is again addressing the need for more on-campus housing …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College bonds and the lake were main topics of conversation Tuesday evening, July 21, during the regular meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council. At the top of the agenda was an ordinance establishing a $10 million bond issue for Grace College to build a new dorm. The ordinance was introduced …read more.

[weaver_youtube YNAR3byyytA rel=0] WINONA LAKE — “Lost” fans are ecstatic as news of the “Nouvelle Vie” cast list is reaching public ears. The film, which is being shot in the Winona Lake area, has already created a buzz in the community by visiting local businesses and offering locals the chance to participate as an extra, or …read more.

Thirteen of Grace College’s 14 varsity athletic programs were named Scholar-Teams by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) for the 2014-15 academic year.

Lakeland Christian Academy celebrated a fine youth basketball camp turnout this summer.

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: Rockhill Pinnick v. Phillip M. Armie, Warsaw, $3,965.12 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Kenneth J. Brown, Warsaw, $2,393.15 Tana M. Elliott, Etna Green, $739.09 Vanessa R. Holloway, Leesburg, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, West Old Road 30 and East High Street, Warsaw. Driver: Oscar Chavez, 56, P.O. Box, Plymouth. Hit Deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, West US 30, east of North CR 150W, Warsaw. Driver: Linda …read more.

Neva Jeanette Gross, 98, passed away at 11:23 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, in Grace Village Assisted Living facility, Winona Lake. The oldest of seven children belonging to Earl and Katie Pearl (Ropp) Gross, Neva was born May 24, 1917, in the Old McDonald Hospital, Warsaw. She was the salutatorian of the 1936 graduating class …read more.

Darlene June (Jacobus) Arnold of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away enexpectedly at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 84. She had worked as a telephone operator for 28 years at Ameritech-Indiana Bell retiring in 1979.  Darlene enjoyed music and creative writing, especially poetry.  She …read more.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a flash flood warning for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The warning is in effect until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14. At 10:26 p.m. doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated multiple thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have …read more.

As the days will begin to become shorter as September unfolds, at least one night will be glowing neon in Winona Lake. Friday, Sept. 18, the trail system of Winona Lake will be glowing bright with color as the first-ever Techno-Glo 5K will take place.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 a.m. Saturday, July 11, North CR 300E and East CR 1100N, Leesburg. Drivers: Robert L. Tusing, 68, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Sheila J. McGee, 44, EMS D8 Lane, Syracuse. Tusing failed to see the McGee vehicle due to a hill crest, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:05 p.m. Thursday, July 9, South SR 19, south of West CR 100S, Mentone. Driver: Brittney Stump, 27, North Franklin Street, Mentone. Stump lost control of her vehicle, went off the road and struck an REMC pole. Damage up to $10,000. 3:04 a.m. …read more.

It’s a run unlike nearly anything else coming to the area.

The Animal Welfare League of Warsaw is hosting its first-ever 5K-9 road race. The run is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Winona Lake Park. The cost per person is $25 and runners will receive a free T-shirt for participating. Proceeds from the event will be used to help build a new facility for the Animal Welfare League.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Guy, Benjamin, and Elise v. Eric Miller, Warsaw, $550.40 Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts: Unifund CCR v. Michael R. Alspaugh, Warsaw, $8,601.64 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sue E. …read more.

Men Following Christ will meet at the Alpha Dining Hall at Grace College, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake, from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Saturday, July 25. All men in the community are invited. The guest speaker will be Nate McLaurin, lead pastor at Christ’s Covenant Church, Warsaw. There is no cost to attend this …read more.

Eraldo “Eddie” DiRico, 72, Winona Lake, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Monday, July 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Orsogna, Italy, to Pasquale and Maddalena (D’Angelo) DiRico. He was a paratrooper for the Italian Army. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County from Boston, Mass. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy still has openings for its youth boys basketball camp. The camp runs from Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16 at LCA. Kindergartners through second grade will run from 9-11 a.m. and third through sixth grade from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. Cost for the camp is …read more.

Did you see your favorite game during the Winona Lake Fourth of July Parade Saturday? Entries depicting all types of games were transformed into motorized or walking entries. The evening was perfect for a parade. Thanks to Al Disbro here are some photos from the parade:

Four new royals were crowned at the 2015 Winona Lake Cutie Contest, held at the Winona Lake Senior Center from 2-4 p.m., as part of the Winona Lake Fourth of July Celebration. In the 5-6 year old category, Braydon Flannery of Mentone, son of Brooke Severn and Shawn Flannery, was named King Winona and Eleanor …read more.

The know is on the streets again. The bi-monthly, full color, calendar is now available at numerous locations throughout Warsaw and Winona Lake — the same great locations where it was previously found. Each issue will be free to the public. Make sure to get a copy, which is full of fun family events over …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …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: Eastgate Apartments v. Aaron Amiotte, Chesterton, $139 Julie Larson v. Darrell and Rebecca Bradtke, Jemison, Ala., $3,115 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Larry D. Brown, Winona Lake, $887.14 …read more.

Both Warsaw Community and Wawasee high schools as well as Grace College will be hosting golf fundraisers to help support its athletic programs. Wawasee will host its annual Warrior Open Monday, July 13, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse. Tee times for the event are 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., both shotgun starts. The …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks volunteers to help gather information on recreational use at large northern Indiana lakes to learn about the spread of aquatic species. Wawasee, Webster and Winona lakes are involved in the project. Also Bass, Manitou and Maxinkuckee lakes. Volunteers will monitor selected boat ramps during high-use times to record boats …read more.

Winona Lake Town Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Fourth of July Holiday. Trash pickup remains on the regular schedule of Tuesday and Thursday. Town Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:24 p.m. Friday, June 26, North CR 650E, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Roger E. Middleton, 83, Dot Street, Warsaw. Police arrived at the scene to see Middleton’s vehicle on its top in the southbound lane of CR 650E and a …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2GE-yMHfjq8 rel=0] WINONA LAKE – It was a balmy 58 degrees and the water temperature was “announced” at 72 degrees. Not exactly the most ideal of conditions for the 22nd running of the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. But a lot of rain and all the excuses went away as waves of competitors took off into …read more.

Nancy Elizabeth Reinoso of Winona Lake, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis at the age of 67. She was born on Oct. 23, 1947, in Temuco, Chile – South America to William Strong and Winifred (Bixby) Strong. On March 4, 1971, she was married to Mario …read more.

Nancy Reinoso, 67, Winona Lake, died at 8:25 p.m. June 25, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.