After 16 years of service, Winona Lake Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Bell has retired. At the Jan. 20 Winona Lake Town Council meeting, town officials, members of the community and fellow fire fighters gathered to honor Bell. Town Coordinator Craig Allebach read the following speech: “This evening we are here to recognize Assistant …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, CR 100E and CR 550N, Warsaw. Mackenzie L. Rogers, 18, Mediterranean Avenue, Elkhart. Rogers’ vehicle slid off the right side of road hitting a road sign, stopping in the field. Damage up to $2,500 6:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s softball team, under head coach Heather Johnson, will be hosting two winter skills clinic on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The weekend clinics, both held at Grace’s Gordon Recreation Center, feature specialized training from the Lady Lancers’ coaching staff and players. The Winter Fundamentals Clinic on Jan. 31 is for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s basketball team will be participating in the NABC Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Week when the Lancers host Mt. Vernon Nazarene Tuesday at 7 p.m. The week of awareness is a joint effort of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches that empowers …read more.

Miriam Uphouse Christensen of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan, 17, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 97. She was born on Sept. 10, 1917, in Philadelphia, Penn., to William James McKeefery and Anna (Reichelt) Mckeefery. On Nov. 4, 1939 she was married to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Freshman Kelsie Peterson stepped up in the waning seconds, hitting a last-second layup for Grace’s women’s basketball team to knock off No. 19 Huntington 52-51 on Saturday. Grace had the ball out of bounds with less than three seconds on the clock, trailing the Foresters (13-5, 4-4 Crossroads League) by one. Peterson …read more.

WINONA LAKE – LCA’s girls basketball team took a big step Friday night in hosting Class 3-A Culver Academy. The scoreline, however, showed the difference between the two programs. Culver Academy 64, LCA 29. Culver Academy kept LCA’s scoring duo of Hannah Delp and Rachel Sand from reaching double digits. Sand had just eight points …read more.

Rita Ann Koenigshof, a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away surrounded by family at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in Warsaw, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 43 years where she was a homemaker and …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. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $1,287.48 Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $867.11 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $1,937.61 Carl E. Clevenger, Leesburg, $534.09 Joy S. Fernandez, …read more.

Thelma Marie (Emshoff) Gakstatter Streifler was born in Frankfort, on June 8, 1914, to Henry and Hattie Emshoff. She died peacefully in her home at Grace Village, in Winona Lake, on Jan. 12, 2015, at the age of 100.5. Thelma grew up in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High in 1932. While working as a cashier …read more.

For spring 2015, enrollment at Grace College & Seminary is at 1,835 students, a 13 percent increase over spring 2014, making it the largest spring class in the school’s 76 year history. The college’s enrollment has enjoyed a 24.7 percent increase in spring enrollment over the last three years. Grace College has become known for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy earned another girls basketball win Tuesday night, taking it to Cornerstone Christian in a 49-41 final. Rachel Sand continued her hot play of late, scoring 19 points to lead the Lady Cougars. Sand was 8-of-14 from the floor and hit three of her four fee throw attempts along with …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Robert R. Craig, 45, Winona Lake, was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Wabash County. The accident was at 4:15 p.m. According to the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, Craig was driving a semi, registered to RJ Keirn Trucking, Claypool, on SR 13 at CR 200N, north …read more.

Donald E. Ramsey, 56, of Winona Lake, passed away at 12:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. On July 17, 1958, he was born in Warsaw, to Allan and Irene (Smith) Ramsey. He was united in marriage to Vickie Webb in Warsaw on July 14, 1978, who survives. A lifetime resident …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 7:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, East Pierceton Road and South CR 500E, Warsaw, Driver: Brenda S. Neace, 57, West Market Street, Pierceton. Hit Deer. Damage up to $2,500. 7:03 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, East CR 200N, south of North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

Grace College and Seminary has received one of the largest single gifts in the school’s history. This significant contribution was given to Grace by Mrs. Shirley (Sue) Fuson on behalf of herself and in memory of her late husband, Dr. Robert (Doc) Fuson, who passed away in March of 2012. This gift will be in …read more.

Charles F. ‘Charlie’ Adams, 88, of Leesburg, passed away at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born on June 16, 1926, in Akron, to Waldo L. and Mabel (Dickey) Adams. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident, graduated from Beaver Dam High School and …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a reported residential fire located at Spring Hill Road, Warsaw, at approximately 8:30 a.m. this morning. According to officials, there were no flames at the scene, only heavy smoke. Winona Lake Fire Department was called for a full assist. The scene has been cleared at this time.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s three-game men’s basketball winning streak was snapped on Saturday at the hands of No. 9 St. Francis, 72-57 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lancers (13-5, 3-3 Crossroads League) could not match neither the efficiency nor the rebounding that the Cougars (14-4, 4-2 CL) displayed at the MOCC. St. Francis …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Argos didn’t allow Lakeland Christian to gain much momentum Saturday, downing the host Lady Cougars 65-30 in girls hoops Saturday. Rachel Sand wound up the leading scorer for Lakeland Christian, scoring 11 points helped by a 5-10 effort from the free throw line. Sand also had 11 rebounds in the contest. Maryl …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team knocked off No. 7 St. Francis 81-71 on Saturday after an impressive second-half display. Kelsie Peterson and Sarah Feasby both had career-high production in the Lady Lancers’ upset of the defending NAIA Div. II national champions. Allison Kauffman had the only double-double of the game with 21 points …read more.

By KELSEY MYERS Business Development Specialist, Kosciusko Community Hospital Kosciusko Community Hospital recently donated $2,500 to the Winona Lake Limitless Park Fund. The goal of the Winona Lake Limitless Park is to create a space for people of all ages and abilities to play together. This project aims to promote tourism to the area and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2400 block West CR 250S Warsaw. Sara R. Vickery reported money stolen from her purse. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 300 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Trae …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $2,836.66 Terry A. Besson, Atwood, $749.54 Jeanine Bizzaro, South Bend, $5,313.87 Penny S. Blair, Warsaw, $5,104.58 Michelle Blakemore, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team suffered a 71-67 defeat at the hands of Spring Arbor on Wednesday night. The Lady Lancers (8-9, 1-4 Crossroads League) hurt their own cause with 23 turnovers, making several costly miscues in the final minutes. Spring Arbor’s guard penetration gave the Cougars (6-10, 1-4 CL) an advantage for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Elkhart Christian Academy built a nice lead and stayed steady in a 68-40 win at Lakeland Christian Academy Tuesday night in boys buckets. ECA jumped out to a 20-12 lead in the first quarter and kept the beat going throughout the contest. Drew Overmyer had the hot hand for the Eagles, drilling …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 9100 block North CR 200E, Milford. Jessica DeLaCruz reported the theft of a purse and its contents. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 100 block Rattington Circle, Warsaw. …read more.

Ruby J. Rapp, 90, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Grace Village, Winona Lake. She was born on April 17, 1924 in Warsaw, to Earl Snyder and Glade (Entsminger) Snyder. She married Harry E. Rapp, Jr. on Sept. 28, 1946, in Warsaw. She was a lifetime Leesburg and Warsaw area resident. She worked at Warsaw …read more.

Denny Duncan announced today he would file as a candidate for the Winona Lake Town Council in the Republican Primary on May 5 of this year. Duncan is currently employed by Grace College where he is the Director of Regional Education. He worked previously with Warsaw Community Schools for 34 years, the last 18 of …read more.

Ryan Paul Nicholas Rautenberg, 27, Warsaw, has been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on felony charges of fleeing/resisting law enforcement and operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a report of a residential entry. At 1:12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Warsaw Police responded to a Market Street address for a subject breaking into the occupied …read more.

Kent Adams, town of Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer, announces he will file as a candidate for re-election in the Republican Primary, May 5. Adams was elected clerk-treasurer in 2011 and is serving his first term. He is serving his first term. Adams is a Warsaw native who served 16 years in the Indiana General Assembly retiring …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: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Shanda Myers, Warsaw, $2,963.44 Scott T. Nine, Yuma, Az., $5,713.96 Kody Popenfoose, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Alexis Potts, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Helvey and Associates v. …read more.

Robert ‘Bob’ Huffer, 78, of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On March 3, 1936, he was born in Warsaw, to Morton and Gladys (Minear) Huffer. He was united in marriage to Veronica Copeland in Warsaw, on Oct. 1, 1998. A lifetime …read more.

Kosciukso 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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjustors v. Kathryn M. Slone, Warsaw, $976.67 Caleb J. Roth v. John and Shelly Garrett, Winona Lake, $2,804 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stacey Miller, …read more.

Clifton Valentius Holiday, 27, Winona Lake, was sentenced in United States Federal Court, Northern District, South Bend. He received an 84-month sentence with two years supervised release. He plead guilty to the felony offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, documents filed in the case …read more.

The Town of Winona Lake announces it’s holiday trash schedule and holiday office hours. There will be no trash pick up Thursday, Dec. 25 or Thursday, Jan. 1. Trash will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2. Additionally Town of Winona Lake offices are closing Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24-26 and …read more.

Don Riggs. 83, served the Lord Jesus Christ as pastor, evangelist, church statesman, missionary spokesman, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather until passing on Dec. 16. He married Iris Evans Riggs. She survives. He graduated from Beford Indiana High School. His love for people and desire to see each individual come to Christ was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:24 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, East CR 1200N, west of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Driver: Austin M. Lemberg, 17, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Lemberg lost control of his vehicle on the icy road, sliding off the road and hitting a phone box. Damage …read more.

At the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, resolution 2014-12-2 was introduced, which would raise sewer rates to $42 per month. “We engaged in a wastewater study to determine if our rates were sufficient,” said Winona Lake Town Manager Craig Allebach. “According to the studies that have been done, we’re looking at …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded a $15,000 grant to the Town of Winona Lake toward the construction of the splash pad at Limitless Park. The grant was made from community funds. This grant brings total Community Foundation grant support, from all funds, for Limitless …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Admission is $20 Wagon Wheel Theatre A Christmas Story: The Musical – 8 pm. Friday, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The finest season in Grace’s women’s soccer history earned the program’s finest individual award on Wednesday when Mallory Rondeau was named the NCCAA Player of the Year. The junior forward finished the 2014 season with 18 goals and 11 assists. She ended the season on a blistering pace, tallying 14 goals with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team may have led nearly the entire game against Indiana Tech on Tuesday, but the result was far from settled until the final seconds. The Lancers (10-3) held on late for the 70-67 victory over the Warriors (5-7) at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Grace stifled Indiana Tech into …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Benton must have felt right at home, using a huge first half to buzz past Lakeland Christian Academy, 60-28, Tuesday night in boys basketball at LCA. The home school had seven different players score in the first half, taking a 19-6 lead in the first quarter and dropping 21 more points heading …read more.

WINONA LAKE – To wrap up Grace’s sterling 2014 campaign, the Lady Lancers’ volleyball team picked up two All-American accolades from the NCCAA. Senior setter Ellie Harp was named NCCAA/AVCA First Team All-American. She was also earned a spot on the six-player 2014 NCCAA All-Tournament Team after helping the Lady Lancers to the national semifinals. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College and Director of Athletics Chad Briscoe welcomed student-athletes from the high schools of the Northern Lakes Conference for a Sportsmanship Summit on Tuesday. Ten student-athletes from eight NLC schools attended the conference, which was designed to educate student-athletes about sportsmanship and character training in athletics. “We are pleased to be …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association We lived in DeKalb County, near Auburn, when our children were growing up. Our daughter Dee Anna had a dear school friend with whom we have stayed in contact over the years. Married now and with a young son, Tammy Durnell has become a creative entrepreneur. To our delight …read more.

Valerie Ann Skinner, 44, of Winona Lake, passed away at 10:47 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in her home. She was born on Nov. 2, 1970, to Eugene and Barbara (Green) Frye, in Spaulding, Manchester Parish, Jamaica, West Indies. She was a 1988 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. Valerie studied at Grace College and went on …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:17 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1700 block South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Police were called to Kosciusko Community Hospital’s Emergency Room where Matthew R. Metzger was being treated for a dog bite. 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. 10500 South School Avenue, Silver Lake. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 200 block South Main Street, Leesburg. Police were called to a location regarding a verbal and physical fight between a male and female. Both were later placed under arrest. 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 600 block West CR …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Central Park Light Up The Nite – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Warsaw Performing Arts Center 6th Annual …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, South SR 15 and West Main Street, Silver Lake. Drivers: Joshua D. Dilsaver, 30, East CR 500N, Urbana and Jeremy R. Wagner, 39, North SR 15, Wabash. Dilsaver believes he fell asleep and struck the back of the …read more.

From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Grace College will be hosting Night Market: Presents With a Purpose, at the Rodheaver Auditorium at Grace College. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience in a market feel. There will be different craft vendors and organizations represented with products that would make great gifts …read more.

Dorothy Sue (Hackworth) Elrod, 68, of Winona Lake, passed Thursday, Nov. 27, at her residence. She was born July 9, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Harry and Alice (Helton) Hackworth. She was married to James Leo Elrod, who passed on March 19, 2011. She and her husband owned and operated Elrod Daycares for 30 years …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Mallory Rondeau was named to the prestigious Capital One Academic All-America Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Rondeau was one of 11 female soccer student-athletes to earn a place on the College Division At-Large Team. The junior forward currently boasts a 3.94 GPA while studying biology. She leads …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Grace College to its coveted Military Friendly Schools list for the fifth consecutive year. The 2015 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A lockdown defensive effort by Grace’s men’s basketball team aided Grace’s 72-52 dismantling of Taylor on Tuesday night. The Lancers (9-1, 1-0 Crossroads League) held the Trojans to 27 points below their season scoring average of 79.3 per game in the Crossroads League opener. Logan Irwin and Chad Hoffer shared scoring honors …read more.

With Black Friday looming, and just a few weeks of Christmas shopping left, many folks are hunkering down for some serious holiday shopping. The door buster deals at the big box stores are certainly enticing, however, consider small, local businesses for your holiday shopping. Shopping local doesn’t just put presents under the tree, it also …read more.

Today in a special assembly, Lakeland Christian Academy inducted their newest student members into the National Honor Society (NHS). Above are Lakeland Christian Academy’s NHS students. Pictured from left, front row: Carol King NHS Sponsor, Carissa Urshalitz, Alex Plastow, Rachel Sand, Hannah Delp, Ryan Gross, Sarah Heldreth; back row, from left: Drew Nieveen, Nathan Gross, Paige …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This past summer, Grace College allocated and raised $60,000 to purchase technology upgrades for the science and mathematics department. Among the new equipment is a 3D printing lab consisting of five 3D printers available to students across academic disciplines, sourced from a local company out of …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a tree on fire that struck a power line on Country Club Road and Winona Beach Drive, Winona Lake. Please be advised power outages and travel delays may be possible in the area. See related articles: Power Outages Reported Throughout Northern Indiana, BREAKING: Strong Winds Cause Damages, Fallen Trees

WINONA LAKE – Logan Irwin’s Tournament MVP effort led Grace’s men’s basketball to a 72-60 victory over IU-East on Saturday in the title game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope. The Lancers (8-1) used staunch defense to knock off the athletic Red Wolves (8-2), who are receiving votes in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team let a golden opportunity slip through its fingers on Saturday, losing a second-half lead against No. 12 Cardinal Stritch. The Lady Lancers (6-3) led by eight points at halftime, but a sloppy second-half performance doomed Grace’s upset bid by the score of 60-44 in the Bennigan’s Terry Polston …read more.

Mary L. Powell, 91, formerly of Peru, passed away at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Born March 8, 1923 in Peru, she was the daughter of Floyd and Lois Judy Behny. On June 16, 1943, in Denver, Indiana, she was married to Robert A. Powell. He preceded her …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s opening game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope turned into a rout as Grace’s men’s basketball team blasted Grace Bible 88-66 on Friday night. The annual home tournament for Grace raises funds and awareness for cancer care in Kosciusko County through the county’s Cancer Care Fund (KCCCF). Four players …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After three straight road games, Lakeland Christian Academy’s girls basketball team was glad to finally get a game at home. Except Michigan City Marquette didn’t lay down, winning 63-48 Friday evening. Rachel Sand, who averaged 19 points per game in her first two contests only to be held to five points in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team won its opening game of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope on Friday, beating Judson 69-60 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lady Lancers (6-2) forced Judson into 19 turnovers to stifle the Eagles’ offense for much of the contest. Grace started the game with the …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary students enriched the lives of residents at Grace Village Retirement Community on Thursday, Nov. 20 by delivering handmade turkey decorations during the lunch hour. The turkeys were constructed by the entire Jefferson student body as their November “Family Group” activity. Family Groups consist of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Miller Field and Winona Lake may not be buried under seven feet of snow like Buffalo is, but the dreaded Polar Vortex is spinning ugly in norther Indiana as well. The Grace versus Cedarville NCCAA Midwest Region women’s soccer final schedule to be held at Grace College this Saturday at 1 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s volleyball program punched its ticket to 2014 NCCAA Nationals with a convincing 3-1 victory over Oakland City on Thursday. The Lady Lancers (27-10) will make their third trip in four years to Kissimmee, Fla., thanks to the three-headed attack of Calah Kruse, Tori Bontrager and Sierra Smith. The win marks …read more.

By KENT ADAMS Clerk Treasurer, Town of Winona Lake Winona Lake Town offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Thursday’s regular trash day will be picked up on Friday.

By ANNA BURKE The Center for Lakes and Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams is spotlighting Kosciusko County’s local waterways with a student art contest inspired by the lakes and streams. The seventh annual Wonderful Water Student Art Contest is now taking entries. The theme for this year’s contest is “Seasons of the Lakes.” …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.

The Crossroads League named several Grace College volleyball players amongst its postseason honors. (Photo provided by the Grace College Sports Information Department)

Tuesday night’s Winona Lake Town Council meeting saw the approval of staggered terms for council members and wage increases for town employees. Town Coordinator Craig Allebach gave a brief presentation on Ordinance 2014-11-1, which proposes staggered terms for the five council members (see related).  The ordinance was approved unanimously. The motion to approve Ordinance 2014-11-2, which …read more.

By DAWN ENGLER Director, Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble will perform at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Chapel of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Their program, Festive Flutes, will include traditional holiday favorites and other Christmas themed selections written for flute choir. With 10 flutists, Water’s Edge produces a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s soccer tournament run in the NCCAA Midwest Regional Tournament was cut short on Tuesday, falling in a penalty shootout to Oakland City. The match, played at an ice-cold Miller Field, tied 1-1 through regulation and overtime. But the Lancers (9-7-2) fell 3-1 in penalty kicks as three of the team’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The annual Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope Tournament will be held this weekend at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. This year’s tournament, including Grace’s men’s and women’s teams, features eight games over the weekend and five teams either ranked or receiving votes nationally. Admission to watch the games is $5 per …read more.

Rev. Emmett Loyd Anderson, 83, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on Dec. 15, 1930, in New Haven, to Loyd Everett Anderson and Virga Edith (Zeigler) Anderson. On June 8, 1952, he was married to …read more.

UPDATE: Friday’s Highway by The Haines Bros is now available for purchase. Visit cdbaby.com or thehainesbros.com to pick up the record. If you’re recording an album, it doesn’t hurt to have a few friends in Music City. The Haines Bros have more than a few of those. On Friday’s Highway, brothers Lowell, Douglas and Terry …read more.

Combined Community Services will be holding their 13th Annual Turkey Lurkey 5k Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Winona Lake. The race is a challenging course which starts at Winona Lake Park, runs down the quaint streets of Winona Lake, meanders through the scenic wooded pathways, and then finishes back at Winona Lake …read more.

Winona Lake resident Greg Demopoulos was the man of the evening at the Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner Thursday evening. Demopoulos gave a presentation  on the community’s bike trails, received the 2014 Bill Reneker Memorial Community Service Award and then won a gift bag from The Olive Branch in a raffle. Local Boy Scout Troop …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The old adage “it’s hard to beat a team three times” rang true on Thursday night. After sweeping the season series against Taylor, Grace’s volleyball team fell in five sets to the Trojans in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinals. The Lady Lancers (26-10) served twice with a chance to win the match …read more.

Over four years ago, Grace College set out to rethink higher education. The college was recognized by the Senate Higher Education Sub-Committee for being among the first in the nation to develop an accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree for all 65 majors, dubbed Reimagine. Now, four years later, its success is undeniable. Grace College has become …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball picked up its fifth straight win to open the season with a 92-39 victory over Calumet St. Joseph’s. The Lady Lancers blasted the Crimson Wave (1-4) by a 51-18 margin in the second half to roll to a 5-0 start to the 2014-15 season. Five players scored in double …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:47 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, South SR 13, north of CR 125W, Warsaw. Driver: Darla K. Eberly, 51, East CR 1250N, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 4;30 p.m. Tuesday,Nov. 11, 400 block North Higbee Street, Milford. Samantha M. Bennett, report …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s volleyball team secured a spot in the Crossroads League Tournament semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Goshen on Tuesday. After a first-set slipup, the Lady Lancers (26-9) got back to winning form over the final three games. The Maple Leafs (16-17) lost for the second time in seven days at the …read more.

Fun should have no limits. That is why OrthoWorx and the Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee are hosting a Thankful Breakfast, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Winona Lake Senior Center. All funds will support the WLLP campaign, running through Dec. 5. Registration is $5 per person payable the day …read more.

All Things New will be holding a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. Learn about the reality of addiction by hearing the stories and seeing the effects during this banquet that will be held at Christ’s Covenant Church, located at 2090 E. Pierceton Rd. in Winona Lake. Tickets are $5 per person and reservations …read more.

By KENT ADAMS Winona Lake The Winona Lake Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Clerk Treasurer’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for staff to attend updated Statewide administrative training on the Town’s online business system required for all local government units.

Gloria G. Glant, 87, of Winona Lake, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6. She was born on July 1, 1927, in La Habra, California to Manuel Corona and Adelaide (Carbjal) Corona. In 1945, she graduated from Fullerton High School in Fullerton, Calif. She married Chester H. Glant, Jr. on Sept. 16, 1945, Fullerton. Gloria was …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.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s Junior High Drama Class will present two fairy tale one-act plays on Nov. 7 – “Straw Into Gold,” The classic tale of Rumplestiltskin, by Sally Netzel and “Red vs. the Wolf” by Judy Wolfman.Pictured in the picture above, sitting, from left: Aliesa McCrum; Breana Mayer; Braxton Goldsmith; Maggie Gormally; Olena Hartzler; Remington …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch announced at approximately 10:45 a.m. that Auditorium Blvd., between Park Avenue and Canal Street, in Winona Lake is closed. Administration Blvd. has reopened.

By ABBY WEISS Marketing Chairperson, Winona Lake Limitless Park Steak ‘n Shake’s Warsaw location is hosting a fundraiser for Winona Lake Limitless Park on Thursday, Nov. 6. Each patron that presents the fundraiser voucher at checkout will have 10 percent of their bill donated to Winona Lake Limitless Park. Carry-out orders are also able to …read more.

Oct. 11 marked first of 12 shopping Saturdays until Christmas at various shops in The Village at Winona. Throughout this celebration everyone is invited to “Wander the Village” for a special shopping experience. As the holidays approach participating shops will weekly post upcoming themes for gift ideas on their Facebook pages. Participating shops will conduct …read more.

By KAREN KELSHEIMER Director, Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum The Syracuse-Wawsee Historical Museum has a new visiting exhibit for the month of November; hand-crafted goblets that show off 76 species of wood. When Bob Ibach of Winona Lake began turning wood on his lathe, he practiced by making small goblets. To learn the characteristics of various woods, …read more.

A complete list of Halloween/Fall events can be found here. Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, …read more.

In this modern, hyper-connected internet age we now live in, quality internet service is of the utmost importance. Every second of every single day, terabyte upon terabyte of data is transferred from server to server all over the world – streaming videos, Facebook updates, checking email, and so much more. This is a brave new …read more.