GOSHEN — A Goshen family was robbed at gun point in their home Sunday evening, Dec. 13. The robbery suspects took items from inside the home and a family vehicle. Goshen Police were called to the 700 block of Bayberry Drive, on the south side of Goshen, at approximately 9 p.m. to the home of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee athletics has announced a few changes to its upcoming sports calendar.

Dorothy M. Larson, 93, Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born June 28,1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to George W. and Gertrude (Schwalm) Phillips. Her body has been donated to the Indiana Anatomical Education Program. There will be no services. Burial of cremated remains …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw’s boys and girls swim teams bested Goshen Saturday afternoon while Lady Tiger Brenna Morgan set a school record in the 200 freestyle.

GOSHEN – A slow start was too much for Wawasee to overcome in a 47-37 NLC girls basketball loss at Goshen.

GOSHEN — A massive fire at a Goshen farm killed at least five calves and destroyed two barns.

Picks for weekly games from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

SYRACUSE – The Thursday night wrestling matchup between Northern Lakes Conference foes Wawasee and Goshen has been postponed.

GOSHEN – Triton’s boys basketball team picked up a 53-41 win at Clinton Christian Tuesday night.

Suetta Bechtel, 79, Goshen, died 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1936 in Elkhart County to Joseph E. & Mary (Shaum) Martin. She married James “Jim” E. Bechtel on Nov. 14, 1955 in the Goshen area. Suetta owned and operated the Oil Lamp Restaurant, New Paris, for …read more.

NEW CASTLE – The Indiana High School Basketball Hall Of Fame released its latest class, which includes Damon Bailey, Calbert Cheaney and Goshen’s Henry Clason.

Lawrence A. Watkins, 100, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1915, to Howard & Cecil (Mullen) Watkins in Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County. He married Ruth (Delauter) Watkins on Oct. 1, 1939, in North Manchester and she died June 23, 2012. Surviving are daughters: …read more.

GOSHEN – Warsaw won six of 11 events to claim the team championship at Saturday’s Goshen Girls Swim Relays.

A 46-year-old Cromwell woman was one of two victims in a fatal accident in the 1900 block of Lincolnway East, Goshen, Wednesday evening, Nov. 18. Waneta Rodes, 46, Cromwell, passenger in a 2007 Mitsubishi Exlipse and the driver, Dustin A. Moutria, 26, Goshen, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Goshen Police were called to …read more.

Your guide to making the most of this weekend with concerts, community events and more.

GOSHEN — Goshen City Police were called to the 1900 block of Lincolnway East, Goshen, at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 for a two-vehicle accident. A small passenger car struck the rear of a trailer being hauled northbound on Lincolnway East. The vehicle was flipped and slid approximately 600 feet along the highway on its …read more.

GOSHEN — Ignition Music Garage has been Elkhart County’s only full-service record store since opening in February 2012. With over 10,000 titles in stock, they are also the largest vinyl/CD retailer in the Michiana area.

ELKHART COUNTY — On Nov. 12, members of the Indiana State Police Crimes Against Children Unit joined forces with local agencies to arrest a Goshen man who is accused of the sexual abuse of a 13 year-old Missouri girl.

Melvin Douglas “Doug” Mickem, 78, of Syracuse, died peacefully with family at his side Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1937 to Melvin V. and Marie (Lewis) Mickem. A 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School, he served with the US Air Force and was a member of …read more.

Janet Mae (Elam) Moore, 76, Goshen, died 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 8, 1939 in Vandalia, Ill. to Dennis & Mildred (Arndt) Elam. She married Edwin C. Moore on March 22, 1969. Janet had a B.S. in nursing from Greenville College and one year at Prairie Bible …read more.

GOSHEN – Voting has completed and the mascot steering committee for Goshen High School and Goshen Middle School has a clear winner. Mascot approval will happen Monday at a special school board meeting Monday.

GOSHEN — “No one can say Goshen residents don’t have patience,” said one resident as a crowd of approximately 150 to 200 people waited several hours for the arrival of Al Roker, the weatherman for the Today Show. Roker arrived in Goshen today as part of his Rokerthon2, where he reports the weather from all …read more.

GOSHEN — Goshen, get ready for Rokerthon 2.

ELKHART COUNTY — Alexia Emahiser, 20, Syracuse, suffered lacerations and abrasions to her face in a three vehicle accident in Elkhart County. The accident was at 2:35 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, on US 33, south of CR 40, south of Goshen.

GOSHEN – Details on the final voting for the new Goshen Community Schools mascot were given Wednesday.

GOSHEN – As two of its members prepare for regional action tonight, the Northern Lakes Conference released its All-NLC list for volleyball Tuesday afternoon.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference officially issued its lists for the boys and girls soccer award winners for the 2015 season.

INDIANAPOLIS – Culver Academy’s Sam Concannon was the No. 1 singles state champion while Goshen’s No. 1 doubles team lost in the state semi-finals Saturday at Park Tudor.

INDIANAPOLIS – Goshen’s No. 1 doubles team and Culver Academy’s ace will both be playing for a state championship Saturday after wins in Friday’s IHSAA Boys Tennis State Quarterfinals at Park Tudor High School.

INDIANAPOLIS – Individuals from Goshen, Culver Academy and Penn highlight the IHSAA Boys Tennis 1S/1D State Finals this weekend.

By Tracey Coblentz Community Church of Waterford GOSHEN — Community Church of Waterford will host a holiday craft bazaar and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The bazaar will feature more than 40 vendors with a selection of unique crafts, handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind items. Breakfast and lunch will be …read more.

SOUTH BEND – A wrapup of boys and girls soccer regional finals from around the area.

GOSHEN – A recap from Goshen’s 20-0 victory over Wawasee in the Northern Lakes Conference regular season finale.

GOSHEN – Penn and St. Joe will reunite in the finals of the Goshen Girls Soccer Regional after both teams claimed wins Wednesday in the regional semi-finals.

GOSHEN – Grace’s men’s soccer team stayed atop the Crossroads League standings with a 1-0 at Goshen Wednesday night.

GOSHEN – The search for a new nickname for Goshen High School and Goshen Middle School has been narrowed to four choices.

GOSHEN — After a name had to be removed from the list, Goshen students will once again vote today for a new mascot. The steering committee chose to remove Red Devils from the list, deeming it potentially offensive. Earlier this year, the school board voted to retire the Goshen Redskins mascot effective Jan. 1, 2016. It was a decision that …read more.

MILFORD — Three men from Elkhart County were arrested near Milford early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, after selling drugs to an individual and then being stopped by police.

Nicklos John Meyerink was stillborn Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born to Matt Meyerink and Ashley Evans. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, William Evans, Jr. of Goshen, Laurie Evans of Elkhart, and Darrell and Christiana Meyerink of Syracuse; six aunts and uncles, Catherine Evans of Syracuse, Sarah …read more.

GOSHEN — “Red Devils” has been struck from the list of nickname options for the next mascot at Goshen High School and Goshen Middle School, but students will need to vote again before the top three names are announced, according to the mascot selection committee.

GOSHEN – The 15 semi-finalists for Goshen’s new nickname have been released.

Soccer sectionals continued around the state Tuesday. Here is a recap of sectionals involving our area teams.

MISHAWAKA – Goshen High School basketball standout Brady Bechtel will play for Bethel College next year.

GOSHEN – Goshen College alumni Ken Pletcher (’70) and Alice Gunden Bender (’80) received the 2015 Dr. Roman Gingerich and Dr. Ruth Gunden Champion of Character awards Friday morning as part of a special Homecoming Weekend convocation.

GOSHEN – The process for finding a new mascot for Goshen High School is starting to take shape as the athletic department issued a timeline for this month’s procedures.

GOSHEN — In a Sept. 29 meeting, the Goshen School Board finally agreed on a retirement date for the Redskin mascot. On Jan. 1 the mascot and logo will be retired from the Goshen school community.

GOSHEN – Goshen College will honor a pair of former coaching legends in Harold “Sarge” Yoder and John Ingold.

GOSHEN – Riley Rhoades and Collin Marshall had huge games as Warsaw beat Goshen 35-7 Friday night.

WARSAW – Goshen claimed its third straight NLC boys soccer title after a 6-0 win against Warsaw.

GOSHEN – Goshen is opening up the process to begin the search for a new mascot title.

GOSHEN — A Syracuse man was injured in an accident at CR 13 and CR 40, west of Goshen, at 8:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

WARSAW – Day one highlights from the Northern Lakes Conference boys tennis tournament held at Warsaw.

SYRACUSE — A red card and nine total goals highlighted Tueday’s soccer match between Goshen and Wawasee.

GOSHEN — Ignition Music Garage and Goshen Brewing Company are joining forces for a daylong Oktoberfest celebration featuring an outdoor grill, beer garden and live music consisting of both local musicians and nationally touring artists.

GOSHEN— Goshen College has announced it has withdrawn from the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. The move comes after the college’s recent decision to allow the hiring of married gay and lesbian faculty and staff as part of their LGBT non-discrimination policy and hiring practices. The Council of Christian Colleges and several CCCU institutions …read more.

SYRACUSE – Plymouth scored 22 points to hold off Warsaw and Goshen for the JV boys tennis title at the NLC Reserve Saturday morning at Wawasee.

GOSHEN — “Let’s Pull Together For 4-H” is the theme for the 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, July 22-30, chosen by incoming president Dr. Robert Zell. The theme was announced during the annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair appreciation banquet held on the fairgrounds. “I had several different ways to go. I thought about having the …read more.

By TAMI MOHLER GOSHEN — Ruby Bryant, Goshen, recently celebrated her 100th birthday at a large family gathering in Goshen on Sunday, Aug. 23. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren honored her with a carry-in meal with some of the favorite family foods. Many family activities were enjoyed by all. In addition, there will be an …read more.

SYRACUSE – A recap from Thursday’s NLC volleyball tilt between Goshen and Wawasee.

GOSHEN — The driver of a cement mixer complained of pain to the back, after that vehicle rolled onto its side attempting to avoid hitting a farm tractor. Justin J. DeSomer, 43, Syracuse, was taken to IU Health Goshen, following the accident at 12:41 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 10. The accident was on CR 38 …read more.

GOSHEN – Goshen football head coach Kyle Park was named the Indianapolis Colts “Coach of the Week” after Park led the Redskins to a 3-0 start this season.

WARSAW – A review of Warsaw sports for Thursday, Sept. 3.

GOSHEN — Ignition Music Garage and Goshen Brewing Company are joining forces for a day-long Oktoberfest celebration featuring an outdoor grill, beer garden and live music consisting of both local musicians and nationally touring artists.

A 2003 Goshen High School graduate and Goshen-native is serving overseas with Coastal Patrol Squadron 1, living and working at a Navy base in Manama, Bahrain. Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Cutright is a Navy counselor with the Bahrain-based unit. Bahrain is a small island country situated near the western shores of the Arabian Gulf. …read more.

GOSHEN – Great players make the most of their opportunities. Liz Van Wormer did exactly that Tuesday night for her Warsaw girls soccer team. The senior star stepped up in big time fashion to propel the Tigers to a huge 1-0 win over No. 19 Goshen in a key Northern Lakes Conference match. Van Wormer, …read more.

WARSAW – A review of Warsaw sports for Tuesday, Sept. 1.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann INDIANAPOLIS – Five Indiana companies were recognized as Companies to Watch Spotlight Award recipients at the eighth annual Companies to Watch ceremony, held Thursday, Aug. 27, in Indianapolis. The accolade, presented by the State of Indiana and the Office of Small Business and …read more.

WARSAW – A review of Warsaw sports for Tuesday, Aug. 25.

GOSHEN – An incredible run for the Goshen girls soccer team in 2014 has stretched into a 2015 preseason accolade for one of its star players. Senior forward Jelitza Palomino has been chosen as one of 175 girls to land on the annual High School All-American Game Watch List.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — The term “social bees and wasps” refers to insects like honeybees, hornets and yellow jackets that live in a mutually beneficial group to help the species survive. Ironically, humans often fear these creatures because of the anti-social behavior they have when provoked. Take hornets for …read more.

GOSHEN —The Goshen City Council has decided to table additions to a city ordinance that would add civil rights productions for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, according to an announcement posted Tuesday on the city’s website. The Goshen City Council, according to democratic mayor Allan Kauffman, who proposed the additions, decided to table the …read more.

GOSHEN — The Lifelong Learning Institute of Elkhart County provides short courses in many fields for active seniors. There are no tests or grades, and no previous studies or degrees are required.

Dear Editor, [This is an] open letter to the members of the Goshen City Council, My family and I live near Leesburg and frequently shop and eat in your city. I am vehemently opposed to the changes that are being proposed to your city ordinances which would allow men who “identify” as women to enter …read more.

By KRISTY AMBROSEN Elkhart County 4-H Fair Marketing Coordinator GOSHEN — While community spirit, community involvement and community service are on display throughout the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one 4-Her hopes to inspire extra generosity during the Friday, July 31, 4-H auction. “My name is Kylie Frauhiger; I am 16 years old and will be …read more.

GOSHEN — One of the special features at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit. The Siller family started the Stephan Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their brother, Stephen, a New York firefighter who lost his life Sept. 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and …read more.

UPDATE: According to Goshen Police Department’s Facebook page, the boys were found, hiding in the bedroom of one of their friends. Both boys are safe.   GOSHEN — The Goshen Police Department and the family of two boys request the assistance of the community in locating two missing boys. Not seen since about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Let’s talk about a tiny issue. It’s not a tiny problem, but some have found it to be a tiny solution.

Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, presents Zolopht Friday, July 17, as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seated tickets are $20. Standing tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Ignition Music Garage, by phone at (574) 971-8282 or online. …read more.

Ronald L. Miller, 72, of Goshen passed away at 1:10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Riverside Village Healthcare Center in Elkhart. Born on Oct. 30, 1942 in Royal Center, he was the son of Earl and Mary Jane (Batty) Miller. He was a graduate of Royal Center High School. Ronald was a retired Supervisor …read more.

A 22-year-old Goshen man, Cesar Bustamante, also known as Cesar Murillo, 501 Third St., was booked Monday night, June 29, on charges of child molesting, a class B felony and stalking, a level 5 felony. Both charges have been filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. He is being held on $20,000 surety bond on …read more.

Stanley E. Barrick, 90, of Elkhart died Friday evening, June 26, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was born March 2, 1925, in Elkhart to Earl and Lula Barrick. On March 8, 1951, he married Retha Witmer in Goshen. She survives along with a daughter, Debra (Greg) Stuart of Osceola; a son, Michael (Sharon) Barrick …read more.

Gerald “Geno” Myers, 76, of Goshen died Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare. He was born June 5, 1939, in Goshen to Roscoe and Ruby (Keyser) Myers. On Jan. 4, 1959 he married Mary Ellen King. She died September 4, 1989. He later married Shirley Joan (Weiland) Clingerman on July 18, 2001. She …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Bicycle Club held its annual rodeo Saturday, June 20, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. There were 24 members participate in the rodeo with Isaac Inniger, New Paris, junior division champion; Lucas Inniger, New Paris, senior division champion; Paige Jacobs, Nappanee, junior division reserve champion; and Alec Calkins, Elkhart, senior …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair is adding a culinary contest to this year’s Home & Family Arts Department Open Class contests, according to Mary Ann Lienhart Cross, extension educator. The National Garden Bureau has declared 2015 as the year of the sweet pepper. Sweet peppers are wonderful sweet vegetables that are packed with many vitamins, …read more.

A history of alcoholism — seven prior charges with six convictions and one diversion, all involving alcohol — was an indicator to Kosciusko Superior Court Judge David Cates, that Jonathon J. Hulley, 36, 1310 Cedar Brook Court, Goshen, was not a low risk for committing a crime again. Through a plea agreement Hulley’s plea of …read more.

There will be 16 young ladies vying for the title of 2015 Queen of Lakes at this year’s North Webster Mermaid Festival. The 2015 Queen of Lakes pageant will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the North Webster Community Center. The pageant is sponsored by the North Webster Lioness and Lions Clubs and …read more.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

GOSHEN – With the completion of the Northern Lakes Conference baseball and boys golf seasons, the final numbers have been totaled for the All-Sports tallies for boys and girls sports in the NLC. A very tight race in the boys standings had Warsaw claim boys golf and boys track titles in May, but the Northridge …read more.

GOSHEN – The final installment of the 2014-15 Northern Lakes Conference athletic season awards were issued Friday as the conference released its baseball All-NLC selections. Northridge and NorthWood both had the most representation after both finished 12-2 overall in the conference. Not so surprising, both teams won their sectional tournaments are playing in regional games …read more.

By SAMANTHA WATSON Marketing, Ignition Music Garage James & the Drifters have always kept two goals in mind for every performance, to give positivity and play from the heart. The aphorism has served them well as the band is one of the most talked about and loved groups in Fort Wayne’s underground music scene. Their …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference officially released its softball All-NLC selections Friday morning as well as the final listings for girls tennis and boys golf. For softball, Wawasee led the Northern Lakes Conference with a 12-2 record and its first-ever NLC team title. Wawasee fought off Concord in the season finale and split with …read more.

Don Wysong, 86, New Paris, died 10:35 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 27, 1928, in Union Township, Elkhart County, to Harvey & Wilma (Smith) Wysong. He married Norma (Hoover) Wysong on June 9, 1951 in New Paris. Don was a veteran of WW II, served on the U.S.S. …read more.

The outdoors is calling and area skateboard enthusiasts are spending more time under the sun at Kosciusko County skate parks. Mantis Skate Park in Warsaw and Syracuse Skate Park have been filled with the crashing sounds of wheels hitting the ramps. Mantis Skate Park is now opened for the season. From now until June 7, …read more.

The Chief ice cream shop in Goshen has been featured on a national list of the 33 best ice cream shops in America by Thrillist. Chosen for the simple decor and home town charm, Thrillist tasters were especially enchanted with The Chief’s Blue Moon flavor, which was described as ‘kind of tasting like blue raspberry …read more.

Softball In First Place, For Now Heading into the final days of the Northern Lakes Conference softball season, Wawasee is the current leader. After a 3-0 win at Goshen Monday night, Wawasee sits at 11-2 in the NLC and alone atop the standings. Concord, at 10-2, was rained out at Warsaw and will play Tuesday, …read more.

GOSHEN – Nate Long was recently hired as the head boys and girls swimming and diving coach at Goshen High School. Long is a Warsaw Community High School graduate (2005) who was a four-year letter winner in boys swimming where he excelled in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles as well as the 200 and …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, Sunday, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs …read more.

GOSHEN – With both the Warsaw boys and girls track teams rolling to 7-0 dual seasons and team titles in the Northern Lakes Conference track championships, the Tigers and Lady Tigers were both well represented in the All-NLC lists for both sports. Warsaw’s boys won its fifth consecutive conference championship and continue on with 34 …read more.

A recent study by Niche.com ranked Warsaw among the top five cities in the state. Ranked fourth, Warsaw was scored on a variety of factors including local education, crime rates, demographics, housing income and weather. According to Niche, Warsaw, which was ranked a large town with 13,907 people, received a “B” letter grade. The county’s …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at 3:12 p.m. Thursday on US 33 at CR 40, south of Goshen. Debra S. Swinehart, 56, Elkhart, complained of neck and back pain following the accident. She was transported to IU Health Goshen. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Swinehart was northbound on US 33, south of …read more.