WINONA LAKE – Emmanuel pulled away to defeat Grace, 73-53, in the opening round of the NCCAA National Championships Wednesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College opened its play in the NCCAA National Championships Wednesday night with an 86-80 double overtime win over Central Baptist.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy held its winter sports awards banquet Tuesday evening.

WINONA LAKE – The details are set for the running of the 2017 NCCAA National Championship men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, to be held on the campus of Grace College.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:27 p.m. Thursday, March 9, Wooster Road and South CR 250E, Winona Lake. Drivers: Christopher L. Mignery, 33, East Bayview Drive, Syracuse, and Martha L. Bays, 60, East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Mignery rear-ended Bays’ vehicle. Damages up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:22 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, East Pierceton Road and South CR 250E, Winona Lake. Drivers: Sophie X. Yang, 61, South Sandal Court, Warsaw, and Teena R. Pence, 45, East CR 400S, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damages up to $10,000. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Jack Elam, Winona Lake, will celebrate his 50th year with the Masonic Lodge on March 27. A 50-year pin will be presented at the March 7 meeting of Kosciusko Lodge 418, Milford. Suggestions of Elam joining the Masons began while working with Budget Loan Company in New Castle. The manager, a Mason, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – In the last game before the NCCAA National Championships, Grace’s men’s basketball team fell 94-80 to Ohio Christian on Wednesday.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, Kings Highway and Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Jackson R. Wolkins, 16, Robson Road, Winona Lake. Wolkins’ vehicle was struck at the intersection, but the driver of the other vehicle left the scene without stopping. Damages up …read more.

Kittie Grill, 96, Winona Lake, died 4:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at her residence. She was born Aug. 21, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio to George W. Myers and Kittie (Erbaugh) Myers. On Feb. 28, 1942 she married the love of her life Adam Edward “Eddie” Grill, he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A preview of Lakeland Christian Academy as part of the Bethany Christian Boys Basketball Sectional.

WINONA LAKE – Braxton Linville and Erik Bowen earned recognition on the postseason All-Crossroads League Team.

Conrad E. Townsend, 85, Winona Lake formerly of Royal Center, passed away peacefully at 1:08 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Grace Village in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.

WINONA LAKE — Families will be given an opportunity to learn about activities in the area available for kids this summer. During the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the director of the Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Center,Holly Hummitch, announced a summer camp fair will take place from 10 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:51 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Driver: Loren J. Lehman, 21, West CR 825N, Ligionier. Driver went into a ditch and struck a culvert at a driveway. Damages up to $5,000. 12:04 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, East US 30, east …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:34 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, South SR 15, north of West Union Street, Warsaw. Driver: Michael J. Knoop, 21, West CR 1300N, Silver Lake. Driver drove through a fence and into a field. Damage up to $5,000. 7:07 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, North …read more.

Stephen Homer Johnson, 70, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Steve was born in Huntington April 6, 1946, to Wayne and Mary (Ahlfeld) Johnson. The second of four children and the son of a minister and homemaker, Steve grew up in Claypool. He earned a Bachelors of Science …read more.

WINONA LAKE – One slow quarter for Grace’s women’s basketball team resulted in a 79-68 loss to St. Francis on Wednesday.

WINONA LAKE – Longtime Grace College staff Paul DeRenzo was honored on Saturday for his three decades of service to Grace athletics.

WINONA LAKE – A look at the 2017 Grace College softball program.

WINONA LAKE – A preview of the 2017 Grace College baseball team.

Betty Baugher, 81, Winona Lake, died at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

WINONA LAKE – Grace needed missed free throws by Huntington in the waning moments of a 61-59 women’s basketball win Wednesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team outmuscled Huntington to an 84-74 victory on Tuesday.

WARSAW – WCHS senior Tim Rata has chosen to continue his academic and golf career at Grace College.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Grace College has won the bid to continue hosting the NCCAA National Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships through 2020.

WINONA LAKE – Cornerstone Christian rallied to beat Lakeland Christian Academy 61-56 Tuesday night in boys basketball.

WINONA LAKE – The LCA boys basketball has altered its remaining schedule.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College upset No. 12 Indiana Wesleyan, 45-43, in women’s hoops Wednesday night at the MOCC.

Barbara J. Manahan, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 75. She was born on Oct. 24, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Henry Campbell and Wilna (Fleming) Campbell.  She was married on July 18, 1964 and shared 52 wonderful years with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Lady Lancers were stifled on offense and fell 68-29 to the defending NAIA national champions of Marian University.

WINONA LAKE – Grace was unable to overcome Marian in a 79-72 men’s basketball loss Tuesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College reversed its fortunes Saturday in an 87-79 men’s basketball win over Goshen College.

WINONA LAKE – Strong play from Haley Richardson down the stretch helped Grace College to a win Saturday over Goshen College.

Ernest William “Bill” Male, 89, Tecumseh, Mich. completed his earthly journey and stepped into eternity with his Savior Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at Cambrian Memory Care Center in Tecumseh, Mich. He lived the largest portion of his life in Warsaw and Winona Lake. He was born on Nov. 7, 1927 in Streator, Ill. to Gordon …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Hope Fancil has found a new home and new life at Lakeland Christian Academy.

WINONA LAKE – LCA’s girls basketball team finished third and the boys fourth at the two-day LCA Cougar Classic.

WINONA LAKE – Day one highlights from the girls basketball brackets at the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougar Classic.

WINONA LAKE – Day one highlights from the boys basketball brackets at the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougar Classic.

Reverend Robert M. Horne, Winona Lake, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 shortly after 6 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 84 years old. Born on April 13, 1932 in Boston, Mass., Robert was the son of Charles and Dora (Melbourne) Horne. He was one of two children born into the Horne family. In …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake will pick up Christmas trees beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27, weather permitting.

WARSAW — In observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, City of Warsaw offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2. The following changes will be made to City provided trash services: Friday, Dec. 23 will be picked up Thursday, Dec. 22 Monday, Dec. 26 will …read more.

WINONA LAKE – LCA’s boys basketball team added a Jan. 14 game with South Bend Trinity to fill a void in its schedule.

WINONA LAKE – Fairfield High School senior Makayla Bell has chosen Grace College to continue her volleyball career.

Robert D. “Bob” Blakeley, 78, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:24 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Feb. 8, 1938, he was born in Newark, Ohio to C. Dell and Florence (Bonham) Blakeley. A fifty year resident of Warsaw, Bob was former manager of Kline’s Department Store, retiring in …read more.

Robert D. “Bob” Blakeley of Winona Lake passed away at 5:24 a.m. Dec. 18, 2016 in Grace Village. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. McHatton –Sadler Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with all arrangements. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Carol Ann Schuler, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester at the age of 79. She was born Feb. 5, 1937 in Long Beach, Calif. to George Wellington Davis and Marjorie Elizabeth (Gedney) Davis. On July 25, 1958 she was married to John Ivan …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Seminary Drive, east of King’s Highway, Winona Lake. Drivers: Joe A. Graham, 51, Summer Breeze Court, Warsaw, and Maxwell A. Leary, 18, Laurel Ridge Lane, Carmel. Graham’s vehicle struck Leary’s vehicle while Graham was attempting to avoid …read more.

Norman Allen Gunsolley, 72, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Dece. 12, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake after a four month battle with cancer. Norman graduated from high school in 1962 in Columbus, Neb. In 1966 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity College, Deerfield, Ill. …read more.

  Norman Allen Gunsolley, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:39 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake at the age of 72. Norman graduated from high school in 1962 in Columbus, Neb. In 1966 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trinity College, Deerfield, Ill. and earned …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Standout libero Caylie Teel was named an All-American to cap off a tremendous season for Grace’s volleyball team.

WINONA LAKE – The much-anticipated Grace versus Bethel rivalry added another classic on Saturday as the Lancers came up short 80-77.

WINONA LAKE – A sluggish first half of action plagued Grace’s men’s basketball team on Wednesday, resulting in an 84-75 defeat to Mount Vernon Nazarene.

Lucille E. Kuntz Neidlinger, 94, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Grace Village with her family at her side. Lucille was born June 17, 1922, to Howard and Nina (Anglin) Brock at Inwood. Lucy married Philip Kuntz, Jr. Jan. 1, 1942; he preceded her in death, Aug. 21, 1978. …read more.

GREENVILLE, SC – Grace College women’s soccer player Meredith Hollar was chosen as the GP4L Award recipient for Division I Women’s Soccer.

William F. “Bill” Hand, Winona Lake, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the age of 89. Bill was born in Elkhart on Sept. 27, 1927, to Charles E. and Minnie (Helbling) Hand.  He was married on June 30, 1948, to Mary Leedy, who preceded him in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona, in Winona Lake, will host its Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony tomorrow to kick off the Christmas season.  The ceremony and many family-friendly activities will take place from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, next to Eagle Creek/Orthocity BBQ. The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for this event …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A preview of the 2016-17 Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team.

ELSAH, Ill. – Ben Rankin and Raven Arellano enjoyed their first tastes of the NAIA National Championships on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Brooke Suggs had a career night as Grace College’s women’s basketball team beat Pikeville 104-102 in double overtime Saturday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – A balanced effort from Grace’s men’s basketball team led to a 72-68 win over No. 23 Rochester on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team opened up the Wyndham Garden Terry Polston Hoops for Hope with a resounding 86-35 victory over Silver Lake College on Friday night.

WINONA LAKE – Stephen Halstead hit 11 three-pointers and Grace College coach Jim Kessler celebrated win No. 750 in a 113-90 Lancers win over Grace Bible College Friday night.

WINONA LAKE – With a 92-67 win over Cincinnati Christian on Tuesday, Grace’s men’s basketball team improved to 6-1 to start the season.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team opened up the NCCAA Midwest Regionals with a 5-0 win over Oakland City.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona, in Winona Lake, announces its Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Christmas season.  The ceremony and many family-friendly activities will take place from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, next to Eagle Creek/Orthocity BBQ. The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for this event to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace men’s soccer team defeated Lancaster Bible 7-1 at 1st Source Bank Field on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — Calvary Tabernacle Church, at a new location at 1300 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, held their sixth annual Day After Veterans Day dinner Saturday evening at 4 p.m. Veterans and one guest were invited to the church to eat dinner and share in fellowship. Veterans Service Officer and Pastor Rich Maron, with his church, …read more.

Marion Ray Acton, Winona Lake, died at 4:53 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the age of 87. He was born April 15, 1929 in Muncie to William John Acton and Dora Dean (Huey) Acton. He was married Aug. 7, 1948 and celebrated 68 years of marriage with Carmen Darlene (Hays) Acton, who survives in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team ran out of time in an 81-74 loss to Indiana Tech Wednesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy recognized its fall sports award winners this week.

William “Bill” DeGaetano, Winona Lake, and longtime resident of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord at 7:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, at the age of 84. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart.  Bill …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Tom Abernethy is set to help at a basketball camp this Saturday at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE — Grace’s men’s basketball team improved to 2-0 to start the year, coasting by Andrews 81-62 on Saturday.

D. Lucille Gaither, Winona Lake, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1981 where she was a member of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church. Lucille was also a member of the Thrifty Fifty in Winona Lake, Christian Women’s Club, and …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Jon Schram and Caylie Teel were honored this week.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s volleyball team swept St. Francis for its second straight win on Senior Day at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball enjoyed a sparkling debut of its new fast-paced attack, running away to a 78-65 win over Holy Cross.

WINONA LAKE — Just a few weeks ago, Caitlin Yoder was teaching hundreds of fourth-grade students at Lake Adventure Days in Warsaw. The two-day event, held later in September, serves as a teaching tool for hundreds of students, who learn about local lakes and streams. “Having them out of the classrooms, they are a lot …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College student athletes helped spruce up the new track facility Monday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – An unrelenting offense attack by Grace’s men’s soccer team resulted in a 2-0 win over St. Francis on Saturday.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today, Oct. 3, that nearly $80 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 64 cities, towns and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combined with local funds, almost $135 million …read more.

WINONA LAKE — K21 Health Foundation, Grace College and the Town of Winona Lake held a dedication event for the newly refurbished tennis and basketball courts at Winona Lake Limitless Park on Friday, Sept. 30. The courts were dedicated to Dr. Mike Grill, former professor of psychology and tennis coach at Grace College. Rich Haddad, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team put on a show in front of a packed Homecoming crowd, defeating Bethel 7-0 on Saturday.

Nancy Sue Peugh, Winona Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 27 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Ellet High School, Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron and was a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Music is one thing that can be enjoyed by all ages and can even elicit an emotional reaction. Kelli Schneider believes forming a close connection to music should be started as early as possible.

WINONA LAKE – Meredith Hollar scored the match’s only goal in the 59th minute to give Grace a 1-0 win over Missouri Baptist Saturday night.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace volleyball team picked up its first Crossroads League win of the year with a 3-1 victory over Goshen on Saturday.

GREENWOOD – The Grace College Lady Lancers women’s golf team set individual and team records at the NCCAA Midwest Regional.

WINONA LAKE — The sixth annual Block of Love event went on as scheduled despite Mother Nature’s insistence of bringing more rain to the area. As soon as the rain stopped and the sky cleared, people started heading to Canal Street to check out the fun. The event also celebrated MudLove’s seventh year in business. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — About three weeks remain for artists to submit proposals for one or more of the six new public art installations along the new Greenway Extension in Winona Lake, Indiana. The advertised deadline for submission of proposals is Saturday, October 1, 2016, and the project is open to all practicing, professional artists residing …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, East SR 14 and South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Sarah G. England, 60, East CR 700S, Claypool. A tree branch fell on England’s vehicle, shattering the windshield. Damages up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Lester Lee Scott of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 87. He was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Connersville, to Clyde Goldy and Louise Violet (Guthrie) Goldy Phillips Smith.   On June 22, 1947, he married Harriet …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Wednesday Evening Bridge Group has been meeting for over twenty years. For the last six months, Grace Village has graciously hosted these evenings of fun and comradery. The Group has continued to grow, and at the July 22 meeting 32 bridge players were in attendance. The group has four current residents of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s tennis team wasted little time dispatching with Manchester on Saturday, winning 9-0 at Miller Athletic Complex.

WINONA LAKE – A back-and-forth match between No. 22 Roosevelt and Grace’s men’s soccer team ended in a 1-1 double overtime draw on Monday.

WARSAW In observance of Labor Day, offices for the City of Warsaw will be closed Monday, Sept. 5.  Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 6.  All other routes will remain the same. WINONA LAKE Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.  …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona Festival of Music is pleased to present its final summer concert with performances by five wind ensembles. The Chamber Music Festival will commence at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 3 in Artisan Court, behind Kelainey’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, in the village. Canal Days will take place …read more.

Phillip “Phil” L. Scott, 79, Winona Lake, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 in his home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.