ETNA GREEN — During its July 30 meeting, the Etna Green Town Council approved a quote from Beer & Slabaugh, Nappanee, for a sunken manhole project that council members have deemed an emergency. The manhole in need of repair is at the intersection of SR 19 and Spring Street, near the Etna Green Mobile Home …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential of having a Fourth of July parade during its meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Theresa Hartzell, representing The Etna Elevator, was present at the meeting to discuss the matter with council members. Hartzell and her family took ownership of the business in April. “We …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential for development at Winona Powder Coating during its meeting Thursday, March 21. Brian Bailey, Winona Powder Coating president; and Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, were present at the meeting to discuss development within Winona Powder Coating. Bailey told the town council that …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Kevin W. Smith, formerly of Syracuse and a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School, has been promoted from first sergeant to the rank of captain with the Indiana State Police. Smith has also been transferred to serve in the enforcement division, according to ISP Superintendent Douglas G. Carter. Smith will serve as …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green has a new town council member. Kevin Smith was appointed by the Kosciusko County Republican Chairman in December to fill Andrew Cook’s vacancy. Cook, who was re-elected by default to another term, declined that re-election. Smith, who is a first responder, decided to run for the council because he wants …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Laurel Mitchell was a spirited young girl, part of many community organizations even at such a young age. She was just 17 years old when an unknown killer raped and murdered her, dumping her body in the Elkhart River in Noble County.

Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said he received a needed tip on the cold case murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell (See related), but more information is still needed. As reported last week, Detective Smith is investigating the 1975 murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell and was seeking information on a group of young singers who may …read more.