Joan (Keplinger) Castle, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Make Christmas special to a child in Kosciusko County this year through the donation of a new toy. The annual Kosciusko County Toys for Tots drive is underway throughout the county and area businesses are set up to accept donations of new toys to be distributed throughout the county. The toy campaign …read more.

Douglas G. “Doug” Merrill, 56, Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Aug. 24, 1959, in Hillsdale, Mich. to Norman R. and Norma Jean (Kailing) Merrill. He graduated in 1977 from Morley Stanwood High School in Morley, Mich. and received his Associates …read more.

Douglas “Doug” Merrill, 56, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, East CR 300S, east of South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Darren E. Wetzel, 45, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:47 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, South SR 15, north of West CR 700S, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, East Old Road 30, east of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Shelley J. Koozer, 48, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:31 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, East CR 350N, west of North CR 100E, …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. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:41 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, East US 30, west of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Duane A. Breske, 56, West CR 150S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000.

PIERCETON — First Baptist Church of Pierceton invites the community to a ribbon cutting and open house for the Faris Missionary Manor from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Faris Manor will be used as a ministry to missionaries who are on furlough or who are just passing through and need a place to stay and refresh themselves. The church will also offer use of the manor to other churches of like faith on a suggested donation basis to house missionaries, evangelists and other ministry guests they may have traveling through.

Kenneth Eugene Keener, 97, of Columbia City, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Sept. 19, 1918, in Pierceton, he was the son of Forest Merlin and Anna Marie (Grindle) Keener. He was born in Pierceton and later moved to Barbee Lake and in December 1998 …read more.

Ronald Thomas Konkle, 59, Pierceton, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in his residence. On Feb. 29, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, to Sylvan and Doris (Shafer) Konkle. He was united in marriage to Sandra Collier on Sept. 17, 1993, in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ronald …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, South SR 15 south of West CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Michael S. Gardner, 40, West CR 700N, Culver. Rolled vehicle. Gardner and a passenger fled on foot but were caught. Both had alcohol in their systems and the vehicle was …read more.

Kosciusko 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. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

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By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officers arrested two individuals yesterday in Pierceton on various drug charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, Pierceton Police and Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested Brad Lee Niles, Jr., 28, Syracuse, yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., and preliminarily charged him with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, South CR 400W, south of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Britani A. Ogan, 22, South SR 25, Mentone. Ogan attempted to avoid hitting a racoon in the road, lost control of her vehicle and went off the road …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, East Bowser Road and North CR 300E, Syracuse. Driver: Mark A. Alfano, 53, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:23 p.m. Monday, Nov 9, East Old Road 30, west of North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council broke the town election tie last night, Monday, Nov. 9, during it’s regular monthly meeting, for the last town council seat. The result — Armando “Mandy” Espinoza will retain his seat on the council.

PIERCETON — Come downtown Pierceton where 11 permanent shops and one banquet facility filled with 20+ vendors will be ready for your holiday shopping at unique one-of-a-kind shops and one day vendors. This year Santa will make a visit at Lakeland Art Christmas Boutique 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can be seen at The Train …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:52 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, West Hoppus Road, north of Kinsey Road, Warsaw. Driver: Martha J. Dennin, 56, West Maple Lane, Claypool. Dennin swerved to miss a deer, went off the road and hit an embankment. Damage up to $2,500. 10:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:06 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, South SR 13, south of East CR 500S, Pierceton. Kreg A. Kuhn, 27, South CR 600W, Claypool. Kuhn, responding to a non emergency law enforcement call, came upon a down tree and powerlines in the roadway and could …read more.

WARSAW — A man who plead guilty to a charge of invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor, was given one-year probation today in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court. Charges of stalking and two counts of domestic battery were dismissed.

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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: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

All precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary and the winners chosen. There were a few surprises and history was made in the county. The voter turn out was 11.42 percent county wide. A tie between two candidates in Pierceton, will see the present members of the town council — Ron Hall …read more.

More results are now being released at election headquarters in the Kosciusko County Justice Building for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary with 15 precincts reporting. There are still four precincts to be counted. Here are current totals: City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer (R) — 695 Clerk-Treasurer Lynne A. Christiansen (R) — 682 City …read more.

Larry L. Steiner, 82, Pierceton, passed away at 7:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in his residence. On Oct. 11, 1933, Larry was born in Allen County, to Robert and Mildred (Brower) Steiner. He was united in marriage to Betty Mohr on March 17, 1962, in Kosciusko County, who survives. Larry was a lifelong resident …read more.

Delores F. Hyde, 75, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Registered voters in the town limits of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake, and voters within the corporate limits of the city of Warsaw, will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, U.S. Highway 30 near Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Janet Berrier, 57, Veterans Driver, Ekhart, and Toria L. Schneider, 20, North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Schneider stopped her vehicle for a passing patrol officer when Berrier’s vehicle collided with her vehicle. …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …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: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The countdown has begun for city/town elections. Polls will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 6 p.m. in the city of Warsaw and towns of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake. All five communities will have races for council seats. Claypool will also have a race for clerk-treasurer.

PIERCETON — As elections approach, four candidates are competing for three seats on the Pierceton town council.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, East CR 450N, west of EMS B30W Lane, North Webster. Driver: Paul T. Slagle, 28, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 7:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 East Pierceton Road, west of East Washington …read more.

PIERCETON — Calvin J. Beard, 19, Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, was released from Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, following a vehicle/pedestrian accident earlier that morning. He suffered a concussion and a bruised lung according to the police report.

Marilyn B. Kenipe, 85, of Pierceton, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born July 21, 1930 in Carmel, to Harry Russell and Gladys (Rigle) Barnes. She was united in marriage to Donald F. Kenipe on June 17, 1951, …read more.

PIERCETON — One individual has been transported to a Fort Wayne Hospital after an accident on East Pierceton Road, west of East Washington Road. The accident occurred around 7:10 a.m. The victim was transported by Lutheran EMS. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, and Pierceton Fire Department were on the scene. The initial call indicated the …read more.

Marilyn B. Kanipe, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Mason Healthcare Center, Warsaw. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:10 p.m. a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1900 block North CR850E, Pierceton. Rick Bishop reported the theft of firewood 6:18 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11600 block North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Jeffery W. Dunithan reported a burglary of miscellaneous merchandise. Value: $50,000. Syracuse Officers with …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: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 in her home. Deloris was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Warsaw to Shelman and Ora Lee (Hall) Marshall.

PIERCETON — Armando B. Quintero, 69, of Pierceton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 in his residence. The son of Julia Quintero, he was born May 13, 1946 in Eagle Pass, Tex.

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. Jon R. Andrews, Warsaw, $2,509.36 Anna Packer, North Webster, $1,159.20 Cassandra Wagoner, Warsaw, $5,086.25 The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 Statewide …read more.

Joshua David Bloom, 28, Pierceton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Deloris Carol Fuller, 71, Pierceton, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at home. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

PIERCETON — A short Pierceton Town Council meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Pierceton Fire Department. During the meeting, a garbage disposal bid was brought before the council, and the golf cart ordinance was passed.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, East CR 650S, west of South CR 700E, Pierceton. Driver: Erica F. Alma, 24, South Franklin Street, Sidney. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 1:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, South SR 15 and West CR 700S, Claypool. Drivers: …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9CHeLclwn9g rel=0]   WARSAW — Kirk Beckham, his wife Celise, and daughters Mia, Remi and Adree, and the family puppy, are safe. But, they lost everything they owned. The Beckham home at 863 Barrington Place, Warsaw, was destroyed by fire early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Leesburg Fire Department received the call at 2:50 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …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.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Week Open House from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The event is in partnership with Paragon Medical and the American Red Cross. The event is geared toward all ages for a night of fun and interactive learning.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:46 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, West SR 14, east of South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Michelle M. Hyden, 38, West 1250S, Akron. Hit a raccoon. Damage up to $2,500. 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, West CR 100S, east of South CR 500W, …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:37 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, South CR 900E and East Ryerson Road, Pierceton. Driver: Cody A. Gildner, 19, South CR 900E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, …read more.

Howard R. “Grouch” Frantz, 80 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 2:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 in Millers Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 to Arnold B. and Clarice L. Frantz in Pierceton.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:24 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, West CR 300N, east of Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Janelle L. Hall, 25, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Hall lost control of her vehicle on the gravel road, skidding out of control. The vehicle went off the …read more.

Kosciusko 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. Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $820.70 Robert Avery, Warsaw, $3,464.60 Hope D. Beery, Warsaw, $3,905.99 Greg A. Haynes, Silver Lake, $13,047.24 Heather and …read more.

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PIERCETON — Joseph Luis Criswell, 35, was injured after an ATV accident behind his residence Saturday, Sept. 26. He suffered lacerations to his right arm and hand as well as a laceration to the top of his forehead and other scrapes and scratches.

Willard (Bill) Dausman passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, in Lovell, Wyo. at the age of 83. Bill is survived by his brothers: Jetty Dausman; Everett Dausman, both of Leesburg; his children: Dan (Meg) Dausman, Pierceton; Kathy Cahill, Pierceton; Dave (Carrie) Dausman, Lovell, Wyo.; Jay (Elizabeth) Dausman, Pierceton; and his stepchildren: Val (Bruce) Sweetheimer, …read more.

Pastor Howard Max Snively, Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 26 years where he was a member of Dutchtown …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Week Open House from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The event is in partnership with Paragon Medical and the American Red Cross. The event is geared toward all ages for a night of fun and interactive learning.

PIERCETON — Northern Indiana Cooperative Invasive Management will host an invasive Species Field Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 17. The event will be at the Koinonia Nature Preserve, Pierceton.

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: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Deborah G. and Thomas R. Allen, Warsaw, $855.52 Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $390.07 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lorraine J. Amerikanos, Leesburg, $1,927.57 Brittney …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.

PIERCETON — Brenspeed Indiana, 8088 E CR 400N Pierceton, will host an open house party from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The community is invited to this event., which will include free food, prizes, live music and big horsepower. Among the day’s activities will be a horsepower dyno shootout from 9 a.m. to …read more.

PIERCETON — Bowen Center will host a ground breaking celebration for the new inpatient unit at 6 p.m. Sept. 28, in Pierceton.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, CR 600W, south of West CR 1300N, Nappanee. Driver: Monica A. Burnett, 24, South Nappanee Street, Nappanee. Burnett lost control of her vehicle on the gravel road, went off the road, hitting a mailbox. Damage up to $5,000. 3:56 p.m. …read more.

PIERCETON — Citizens from all over Kosciusko County gathered at the new Pierceton Elementary school to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony, hear from keynote speakers and witness the new and much improved building for the first time.

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.

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Ralph Minnix, 66 of Pierceton, passed away at 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in his residence. On July 31, 1949, he was born in Jackson, Ky. to Weldon and Edith (Burton) Minnix. He was united in marriage to Pamela K. Yoder on May 8, 1980, in Clintwood, Va., who survives. Living most of his …read more.

Janice J. Elder, 76, Pierceton passed away in her residence at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at 1:45 p.m. She was born on March 26, 1939, to Walter and Erma (Engle) Bratt in Warsaw. She graduated from Warsaw High School. She married Richard Camden, divorcing in 1967. Janice Married Howard “Danny” Elder on May …read more.

Ralph Minnix, 66 of Pierceton, passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, South CR 600E and South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Louis D. Reimer, 58, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 2:09 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 15, north of Plum Street, Leesburg, Driver: Zachary A. …read more.

Janice Elder, 76, Pierceton, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Donald R. Sparks, 79, Sebring, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. He was born March 27, 1937, in Pierceton to Fred and Thelma (Archer) Sparks. He married Kathryn “Katie” Unrue on Feb. 28, 2002, in Warsaw. He worked as a machinist at Zimmer for 22 years before retiring …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:27 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, North CR 850E, north of East CR 400N, North Webster. Driver: Laura A. Meinert-Bidle, 42, North Webster. Meinert-Bidle complained of pain to the head. She was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Meinert-Bidle’s vehicle went off the road causing her to …read more.

PIERCETON — At 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, emergency personnel were called to respond to an accident located at North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. According to an accident report filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Justin S. Smith, 29, of Pierceton, and Peggy A. Gerkin, 71, Leesburg, collided when Gerkin, who was …read more.

Dale W. Wright, 96 of Pierceton, passed away at 11:38 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. On April 3, 1919, he was born in Warsaw, to Hal and Sylvia Wright. He was united in marriage to Doris E. Pletcher on July 3, 1940, in Warsaw. Doris preceded him in death on …read more.

Pierceton — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of SR 13 and CR 200N. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles. According to officials at the scene, one individual was transported due to minor injuries to an area hospital.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, West CR 1350N and North CR 200W, Milford. Driver: Michael L. Williams, 46, Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. Backed ambulance into sheriff’s department patrol car. Damage up to $2,500. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, West US 30 and …read more.

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.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4. Classic Voice, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 5. Short Term Memories, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with trivia, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4. North …read more.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, North CR 850E and East CR 250N, Pierceton. Drier: James Q. Cunningham, 46, Park Avenue, Fort Wayne. Ran off the road going around a curve. Cunningham complained of wrist pain but refused medical treatment at the scene. Damage up to …read more.

Cooper Adam Hecker, 8 months, of New Palestine, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Riley Hospital for Children. He was born on Dec. 17, 2014, in Indianapolis as the son of Joshua Adam and Ashley (Collier) Hecker. Super Cooper was known for his infectious smile. He loved his Sophie the giraffe, his blanky, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 9:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, South CR 400W and West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Valenzuela Cortes, 19, South Clover Lane, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, North CR 500E and East CR 950N, Syracuse. Driver: Dusty …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 27 Noe Ybarra, 30, 5831 S. E. Channel Road, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $450 cash. Cherry Lynn White, 45, 9567 E. Adams Road, Pierceton, arrested for battery. Bond: $600 cash. Lisa M. Surbaugh, 38, 365 …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Moonshine Alibi, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 Snake’n, Saturday, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. North Webster Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Sunset and moonlight cruise. This will …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Lizeth Silvestre reported a burglary resulting in the theft of medication. 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7400 block East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Donna L. Burkett reported her mailbox damaged. 12:09 …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 7103 East US 30, Pierceton. The owner of a vehicle reported a hit-and-run accident with damage to his parked car. Damage up to $$2,500.

Janet A. Perzee, 68, Pierceton, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

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.