PIERCETON — Residents around Pierceton may have noticed some things looking fresh recently. Kids and teens with the Pierceton Library’s summer programs have painted fire hydrants, cleaned fire trucks and planted plants through the summer. The theme for this year’s summer program was “Build a Better World.” While kids were earning reading rewards for their …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce held their annual open house last night, July 18, and announced their business of the year, citizen of the year and spirit of the year awards. President Alicia Elder read letters written in regards to nominations before presenting the awards. Business of the year was awarded to Himes …read more.

PIERCETON — This year’s Pierceton Days, which will take place Aug. 4-5, is going to have a slightly different schedule than years past. Organizer Kim Rose wants everyone to be aware that the annual parade and the annual car show are switching days. This year the parade will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:24 a.m. Monday, July 17, North CR 100E, east of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan N. Dye, 32, North Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Dye advised that he was heading east on CR 250N when he dropped a sandwich in the car. His dog …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Louis W. (Bill) Brown, Pierceton, has announced he has filed to seek the nomination for Kosciusko County Sheriff June 21. “With the recent events that have occurred with the sheriff’s department it is time to bring in new proven leadership, integrity and professionalism to the department and begin moving forward. I believe …read more.

Karey Eugene Burk, 63, Marathon, Fla. passed away at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Goshen. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:18 p.m. Friday, June 2, East Center Street and North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Edwin L. Biesemeyer, 92, North Columbia Street, Silver Lake, and Sarah M. Everett, 24, Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Biesemeyer pulled into the path of Everett’s vehicle while leaving CVS parking lot, …read more.

Diana Bailey, 78, Pierceton, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Whitko Community Schools as their recipient for May’s Business of the Month! “Big enough to deliver, small enough to care” has long been the motto of the school spanning two counties, but the message is becoming increasingly more relevant in an area where schools …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, East Harper Road and East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Taylor L. Patton, 30, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Patton advised she did not realize the road had a curve until she was in it. She applied her brakes to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Saturday, April 1, East CR 500N, east of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Shawn L. Jefferson, 39, South CR 500E, Pierceton. Jefferson stated that a dog was riding in the cab of the vehicle and advised that the dog hit …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 30, East US 30 and South SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Mark D. Schimnoski, 52, Fogarty Street, Michigan City, and Sean Bongard, 27, Maple Street, Evansville, Wis. Schimnoski rear-ended Bongard’s vehicle. Damages up to $25,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Mark B. Anderson, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in his residence. On Sept. 19, 1934, he was born in Tabor City, N.C. to Jessie Clifton and Edna (Rich) Anderson. Mark was united in marriage to Carol Ann Hutchinson on Dec. 12, 1964 who preceded him in death on Nov. 15, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:05 p.m. Thursday, March 23, South Huntington Street, south of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Grace M. Trafan, 18, North Hickory Street, North Webster, and Tiffany N. Slocum, 35, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Trafan rear-ends Slocum’s vehicle while Slocum was stopped in traffic due …read more.

Harold Calvin Mullins, 77, Pierceton, died at 10:21 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On July 18, 1939, he was born in Myra, Ky. to Jester Estep and Ida (Mullins) Smith.  He was united in marriage to Wilma Mullins on Jan. 27, 1958 in Wise, Va., who survives. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 17, Patterson Road, east of North Parker Street, Warsaw. Driver: James M. Smith, 35, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Smith’s vehicle slid on ice, striking the curb on the left side of the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:49 a.m. Friday, …read more.

Rev. Kenneth Alva Burris, Jr., Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Homewood, Ill. at the age of 84. He was born March 28, 1932 in Peoria, Ill., to Kenneth Alva Burris and Audreyanna (Price) Burris. On Aug. 20, 1954, he married Delora June (Ryan) …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:47 a.m. Monday, March 13, North CR 100E and Eat CR 250N, Warsaw. Drivers: Charles P. Knipstein, 56, County Road 35, Auburn, and Richelle R. Vandiver, 37, East Sunset Drive, Syracuse. Knipstein lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions and collided …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.

Carol “Judy” Manganaro, 64, Pierceton Indiana passed away in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 6:22 p.m. Saturday March 4, 2017.  She was born on Oct. 11, 1952 to Sam and Elizabeth (King) Tolson in Wolfe County, Ky. She was a lifetime waitress spending most for her years working at Bob Evans Restaurant, Warsaw. Judy enjoyed the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, South Country Club Road and East CR 400S, Warsaw. Drivers: Saturnino C. Perez, 55, Lismore Drive, Goshen, and Ethan I. Merkel, 20, East Winona Beach Drive, Warsaw. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damages up to $25,000. 12:01 …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 accident: 4:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, SR 15, north of 300 south, Warsaw. Driver: Tiffany K. Wallen, 30, East Washington Road, Pierceton. Wallen lost control of her vehicle due to slick road conditions and struck a concrete wall. Damages up to $25,000. Pierceton Officers …read more.

Ada Jean Finken, 91, Pierceton, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. On May 7, 1925, she was born in Fort Wayne to Thurman and Nellie (Birtwhistle) Busz.  Ada was united in marriage to Carl L. Finken on Nov. 4, 1947 in Orchard Park, N.Y., who preceded …read more.

Richard J. Camden, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in his residence. On June 2, 1933, he was born in Indianapolis, to John Tolliver and Mary Lucille (Burton) Camden.  He was united in marriage to Janice Jane Bratt on Aug. 27, 1957 in Warsaw, who preceded him in death. Richard then …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, East US 30, east of CR 250S, Pierceton. Drivers: Katherine E. Bromley, 32, West CR 400, Columbia City, and Jennifer M. Miller, 37, East CR 500N, Kendallville. Bromley rear-ended Miller’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 12:46 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Known by most as “Harvey,” he was 72 years old at the time of his passing.  Harvey was born on July 1, 1944 to Chris Allen and Sylvia (Adair) Kissinger in Yeager, W. Va. He spent the past 46 …read more.

Luther Harvey Allen, 72, Pierceton, died at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:01 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, North Detroit Street and East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Ronald E. Deal, 34, North Walker Drive, Columbia City, and Susan M. Bashore, 55, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Deal sideswiped Bashore while switching lanes. Damage up to $2,500. 2:45 p.m. …read more.

Mary Ellen Stouder, Tippecanoe, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at home with her family at her side. She suffered with Alzheimers for the past ten years. Mary was born Feb. 25, 1939, in Kokomo, to Fred and Irene (Oakley) Freeman. She grew up in Pierceton and North Webster, she graduated from North Webster High …read more.

PIERCETON — Council members met for an annual year end meeting for the Town of Pierceton last night, Dec. 29. The meeting was routine as members signed annual contracts, passed resolutions and approved budget transfers to end the year with a clean slate. 2017 contracts were approved for the Washington Township Fire Department and Pierceton …read more.

  PIERCETON — Jas. Townsend & Son Inc. has been in business for over forty years. Located on North First Street in Pierceton, they offer authentic reproduction clothing and products related to the Colonial, American Revolutionary and War of 1812 periods, specifically in the time frame of 1750 to 1840. Townsend & Son is a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, South SR 15, south of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Mickey-Ewan E. Homan, 21, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake, and Albert E. Dunn, 45, West CR 300N, Wabash. Homan stated that she had gerbils in her vehicle and …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rostochak, 56, Leesburg, passed away at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Columbia City to Michael T. and Wilma I. (Werstler) Rostochak. He graduated in 1978 from Whitko High School in South Whitley and in 1982 from Huntington College in Huntington. He …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, US 30E and SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Jean A. North, 47, Lexington Drive, Winona Lake, and David Gardner, 57, Chamberlin Drive, Hamilon, Ohio. North rear-ended Gardner’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 1:34 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, SR 13 and …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, US 30, west of CR 325E, Pierceton. Drivers: Matthew Klinker, 53, Clatton Road, Monroeville, and Eugene L. Akers, 67, East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Klinker rear-ended Aker’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, North First Street, south of US 30, Pierceton. Drivers: Shawn P. Conwell, 45, South CR 550W, Warsaw, and Trent L. Tillman, 55, South Union Street, Warsaw. Conwell rear-ended Tillman’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko …read more.

PIERCETON — Although moving to Pierceton was not originally a part of her plan, Connie Anderson moved to the small town when she got married 34 years ago and has since become a highly respected member of the community.

PIERCETON — When you’re learning to do the hands-only CPR technique, “Row Row Row Your Boat” is the song to have stuck in your head. Pierceton’s EMS Captain Alicia Elder joined the 4th grade students in Michelle Ball’s 4th grade classroom on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to help each child receive their credentials for CPR.  Elder …read more.

Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cone, 96, Pierceton, passed away at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. On March 22, 1920, she was born in Nappanee, to Frank and Veva (Goshorn) Hamsher.  She was united in marriage to Charles Cone on Dec. 30, 1943 in New Paris, who preceded …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Diana L. Albert, 67, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Albert hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot. Damage up to $5,000. 3:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, East Center Street, west of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, East CR 400N and North CR 850E, Pierceton. Driver: Michaela M. Beck, 24, North CR 650E, Warsaw. Vehicle struck deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Warsaw. Driver: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:04 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, East CR 400S, north of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Ashley R. Baker, 24, South CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer with her vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, South SR 19 and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, East CR 1000N, west of North Koher Road East, Cromwell. Driver: Christopher R. Doty, 24, South Main Street, North Webster. Doty lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Damage up to $25,000. 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. …read more.

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Wilmot to John William and Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott. She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of …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.

[weaver_youtube -pivdd_FuBQ rel=0]   PIERCETON — The town of Pierceton celebrated their 150th anniversary this weekend with a town-wide celebration. The weekend included entertainment, history and fun for the whole community. The festivities concluded on Sunday with the burying of a time capsule. The time capsule, to be opened in 2066, contained around 30 different items …read more.

Sophia Haley Long, 6, Pierceton, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born June 1, 2010, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Christopher Leon Long and Molly Kirsten (Long) Long. Sophia grew up on her family’s farm in Pierceton. On June 27, 2010, she …read more.

Sophia H. Long, 6, Pierceton passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City.

PIERCETON — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Homespun House, Pierceton, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Homespun House is located at 112 S. First Street, downtown Pierceton, and offers a unique gift shop with country, primitive, vintage and artisan gifts. Book and puzzle exchanges are also available for visitors. For more information, …read more.

Jonita M. “Jo” Frank, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at her home.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug, 8, at East Pierceton Road, east of South CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Britani A. Ogan, 23, South SR 25, Mentone. Hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500.

Robin Foreman, Pierceton, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1930 in Pierceton, to Cecil H. and Rachel Ann (Friend) Paulus. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated in 1948 from Columbia City High School. He was a United States …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Heath System, LLC v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,019.98 Brianna Hershberger, Rochester, $1,023.94 Barbara S. Knox, Warsaw, $1,575.30 Erika Mancilla, Warsaw, $1,948.08 Randrea T. Owens, Warsaw, $1,772.58 Keith …read more.

Betty J. Steiner, 75, Pierceton, died at 1:25 p.m. July 16, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. On June 1, 1941, she was born in in Youngstown, Ohio to Charles and Hazel (McCreary) Mohr. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for the last 45 years. Betty was married Larry Steiner on March 17, …read more.

Kent D. Bragg, 72 of Morristown, Tenn. and formerly of Pierceton, I passed away at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Morristown Healthcare System.    Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Debbie Lynn Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born to Linville Allen and Gwendolyn Jean Nine in Warsaw, on July 26, 1956. She was united in marriage to Mark D. Oswalt on Oct. 21, 1998, who preceded her in death on …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: SAC Finance, Inc. v. Mark E. Anderson, Warsaw, $3,944.38 Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Tirean M. Blair, Warsaw, $4,133.94 Mark B. Dickinson, Warsaw, $4,251.61 Canterbury House Apts v. Andrew Bolinger …read more.

Debbie L. Oswalt, 59, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Kingston Care Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Betty J. Steiner, 75, Pierceton, died at 1:25 p.m. July 16, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Kurt Douglas David, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 in IU Health Goshen Hospital.

Little league baseball and softball teams from around the northern third of Indiana began the 2016 Town & Country tournaments this past week.

Anna Stump, age 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Anna Stump, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:57 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at South CR 600E, north of East CR 100S, Pierceton. Driver: June K. Leiter, 50, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 4:51 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at East Pierceton Road, west of East …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County 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. Ashley Amor, Leesburg, $5,958.71 Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $1,752.93 Larry D. Bartley, Claypool, $2,905.85 Shawn M. Black, Warsaw, $1,088.29 Mary V. Boswell, Warsaw, $4,145.85 Alfonso …read more.

Aloysius R. “Al” Meinert, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 in his residence. He was born Jan. 12, 1931 in O’Fallon, Miss. to Aloysius A. and Honora E. (McLaughlin) Meinert.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jesse V. Avalos, Leesburg, $1,685.04 Roberta M. Hershberger, Warsaw, $2,714.96 Dan L. Shively, Warsaw, $1,179.76 Blackford Law Office v. Ashley Bender, Warsaw, $1,714.52 Warsaw Community …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. John P. Albano, Warsaw, $1,309.15 Eric S. Chizum, Warsaw, $858.22 Jasmine L. Currie, Syracuse, $2,776.12 Edward Falk, Utica, Mich., $884.20 Michelle R. Mayer, Warsaw, $774.79 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — To assist landowners with pollinator plantings, an early-evening workshop is set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Koinonia Nature Preserve, 6170 S 650 E, Pierceton. This workshop will focus on how to start with a pollinator planting and will cover site selection, site preparation, and species selection. A follow-up workshop is being …read more.

Kurt Douglas David, 59 of Pierceton, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital.

Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Kiser, 88, Pierceton, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Mason Healthcare and Rehab in Warsaw.

Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Kiser, 88, Pierceton, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Mason Rehab and Healthcare in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: McArthur Mental Health Services v. Amy L. Banks, Fort Wayne, $692.48 Corey Rogers, Rochester, $651 Charlie W. Sitts Sr., Columbia City, $692.48 Vernon Smith, North Webster, $871 The Car Company …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Below is a listing of Vacation Bible Schools being offered in Kosciusko County. Some VBS programs in the community have already occurred, but there are still many to participate in for the rest of the summer. Milford Wawasee Community Bible Church: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  June 20-23 The theme is, “Wawasee Kids …read more.

Margaret “Peg” Rood, 98, Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday June 15, 2016, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center surrounded by her family.

Richard D. Gaerte Sr., 69, Pierceton, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Nov. 3, 1946 in Wolf Lake, to Forrest and Eileen (Fetters) Gaerte.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council had a brief meeting, last night, June 13. A resolution for an Internal Control Policy was passed. The policy is mandated by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. After June 30, the town of Pierceton must instate this policy to promote government accountability and transparency. Anyone who has access …read more.

Richard D. Gaerte, Pierceton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home in North Webster.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Anna M. Abbott, Warsaw, $1,151.16 Tammy M. Akers, Warsaw, $2,194.55 Justin Albert, Warsaw, $1,021.12 Wyzell Boddy, Warsaw, $1,217.11 Christian H. Chairez, Nappanee, $1,531.47 Jason T. …read more.

PIERCETON — Lutheran EMS responded to a rollover accident at 8705 E. US 30, Pierceton. One person was transported by ambulance with unknown injuries.

John Richard Shear, better known as “Bud,” passed away on Friday, June 03, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. He was in the loving presence of his family at the time of his passing.

Kosciusko County Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kristopher A. Bex v. Donald E. Wertheimer, South Bend, $1,500 Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts: Capital One Bank (USA) N A v. Jerri R. Townsend, …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton School Memorial Tribute is a dream come true for the 700-member Pierceton High School Alumni Association. The tribute has been completed on the site of the old school at the entrance to the new elementary school in Pierceton. Becky Gregory, association president, says the tribute is a community project that has …read more.

PIERCETON — The 2016 Pierceton Days Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6. The theme this year is, “Happy Birthday, Pierceton,” in honor of Pierceton’s 150th anniversary this year. The grand marshal is Tony “Roach” Young. Signups are on now for Miss Pierceton and Pierceton Pretty Baby. Those who would like …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Bryan K. Besson, Warsaw, $5,319.27 Green & Grossnickle LLP v. Benjamin Byall, Kimmell, $657.21 Dustin P. Hepler, Milford, $1,151.88 The Collection Company v. Katherine D. Emmons, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Austin Gambler, 18, shown with addresses of 1500 Mill Road, Fort Wayne, and 179 Hickary Place, Buckhead, Ga., has been charged with escape, a level 5 felony. He was booked in the county jail at 11:43 a.m. Friday, May 20.

PIERCETON — Lutheran EMS and the Pierceton Fire Department are responding to an industrial explosion at Northern Gases & Supplies, 1426 SR 13, Pierceton. One person was transported to Parkview Whitley with minor injuries. There is no word yet on what caused the explosion.

The Pierceton School Memorial Tribute is a dream come true for the 700-member Pierceton High School Alumni Association. The Tribute has been completed on the site of the old school at the entrance to the new elementary school in Pierceton. Becky Gregory, Association president, says the Tribute is a community project that has captured the …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of SR 13 and US 30, Pierceton. Officers arrived and found two people were injured. The first driver, Shawna M. Davenport, 46, Pheasant Ridge Drive, Warsaw, had been driving her black 2015 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:19 p.m. Thursday, May 5, North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Tealie Goble, 78, West Wayne Street, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 8:09 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, West Warren Drive and North CR 350W, Warsaw. Drivers: Rinika D. …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, East US 30 and South SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Daniel R. Norman, 64, North Carlyle Street, Columbia City, and Jerry A. Carter, 54, Spring Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio. At the traffic light, Norman’s vehicle rear-ended a vehicle towed behind Carter’s …read more.

By AMY CHRiSTOFFEL Administrative & Marketing Coordinator, Whitko Community School Corporation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Whitko Community School Corporation has named the students of the month of May. Lindsay Moseley is the Student of the month at Whitko High School. Moseley is truly the embodiment of what Whitko High School is all about. She is a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Things have gone smoothly and without too much fuss,” according to Paul Berkey, Republican Inspector for the Claypool primary elections. As of noon, Tuesday, May 3, the Claypool registered voter turnout was 32 percent for Clay I and 22 percent for Clay II, with the day ending at Clay I with 43.6 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosicusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:19 p.m. Monday, May 2, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Driver: Patricia S. Myers, 61, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Myers backed her vehicle and it hit a parked car. Damage up to $5,000. Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:39 …read more.

Kelly Neace, 50, Pierceton, passed away Sunday May 1, 2016 at 5:20 p.m. in his residence.

Tara Lynn Purvis PIERCETON — Tara L. Purvis, 30, 604 W. Catholic St., Pierceton, was arrested Thursday, April 28, on charges of possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. The warrants were the result of an event on April 21, when police were looking for Sterling Templeton, who was arrested that date. Both charges …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:42 a.m. Friday, April 29, East Armstrong Road and North First Street, Leesburg. Drivers: Jamaica S. Ensz, 19, North CR 200E, Milford, and Ryan M. Slone, 32, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Ensz’s vehicle went left of center and sideswiped Slone’s oncoming vehicle. Damage …read more.

Sarah Ann Wood WARSAW — Sarah A. Wood, 35, 787 S. Bunting Lane, Warsaw, was sentenced Tuesday, April 26, to 10 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections on a charge of causing the death of another person while operating a vehicle. The sentencing was in accordance with a plea agreement. Wood was driver of …read more.