Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident involving a county resident: 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 11, SR 15 at CR 40, one mile south of Goshen. Drivers: Theodore Brooks, 80, Milford, and Timothy Klaff, 53, Chesterton. Brooks complained of chest and right hand pain. A passenger in Brooks’ vehicle, Sharon …read more.

Golfers Open NLC With Tough Losses Wawasee lost its first dual match of the season Monday night, then took two on the chin to open the Northern Lakes Conference grid Tuesday. The Warriors posted a 176 to lose to Northridge’s 162 and host Goshen’s 174 at Maplecrest. In a tough night to play golf in …read more.

The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Indiana 37th on its annual list of bicycle friendly states as part of Bike to Work Week. The League looked at five categories to determine the rankings: legislation and enforcement, policies and programs, infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement and education and planning. The top five states on …read more.

GOSHEN – It was quite a day for Kaitlyn’s. Or Katlyn’s. Both Kaitlyn Reed of Whitko and Katlyn Kennedy of Wawasee earned titles at the Goshen Relays girls track extravaganza Saturday at Foreman Field. Reed claimed two titles in high jump and long jump while Kennedy won the shot put in what was a big …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee hung a pair of losses on the scoreboard Wednesday in its final dual meets of the season against Goshen and Northridge. But in preparing for the state tournament, Wawasee made huge strides. The formalities of a 68-64 loss to Northridge and 93-39 loss to Goshen left Wawasee 0-7 in the Northern Lakes …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference issued its 2014-15 list for the Academic All-Conference for the NLC’s 20 varsity sports and cheerleading. Each school had 10 student-athletes selected, with their participated sports listed with their names. Concord Tori Moore, soccer; Jared Long, soccer; Jenna Landis, tennis; Rae Ann Miller, softball; Alexa Klopfenstein, tennis; Brittney Eichorst, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wet weather and a lot of talent from Goshen and Plymouth made it a long night for the Wawasee girls track team in its final home showing. Depth in the right places allowed Goshen to claim two wins Tuesday night, beating Wawasee 68-64 and Plymouth 73.5-58.5. Plymouth had too much in the arsenal …read more.

Later this year, Goshen residents will be able to receive primary and urgent care at a new clinic space on US 33.

Helen M. Showalter, 89, of Goshen, died early Friday morning, May 1, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born April 26, 1926, in Goshen to Glen and Alice (Bennett) Kehr. On July 30, 1943, she married Daniel Burton Showalter. He died Aug. 30, 1978. A member of People’s Bible Church, Mrs. Showalter was a member …read more.

Softball Keeps Rolling Wawasee continued to hit the ball hard in Northern Lakes Conference play, picking up 10 hits to match its run output in a 10-0 over Goshen in six innings Friday evening in Syracuse. Allissa Flores hammered another homer, her third of the season and Danielle Gunkel pounded a pair of doubles. The …read more.

By DAVID SMITH North Central Co-op North Central Co-op has awarded scholarships to 12 outstanding students from across Indiana and Michigan who are pursuing higher education during the 2015-2016 academic year. Since 2001, the cooperative has awarded more than 80 scholarships totaling more than $90,000 to deserving post-secondary scholars. NCC scholarships were awarded to students …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this May in honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder, Henry Dunant. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day recognizes the local and …read more.

Four million people are expected to tune in to “A Prairie Home Companion” on Saturday, May 2, which will broadcast live from Goshen College at 5:45 p.m. Garrison Keillor will return to the Sauder Concert Hall stage as part of the Performing Arts Series to present this popular radio show, which airs on more than …read more.

Goshen-based Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys and specialty vehicles, today announced improved financial results for its first quarter ended March 28. Consolidated net sales from continuing operations increased 18.5 percent in the quarter, reaching $63.3 million, compared with $53.4 million in the first …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. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

By MIKE JOHNSON Parrot Heads in Michiana A delicious, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast can take care of your appetite. It can also help take care of a 5-year-old girl battling leukemia. To benefit Sophia Leaman, Goshen, who was diagnosed with leukemia at 4, the Parrot Heads in Michiana are hosting a buffet-style pancake breakfast from 8 …read more.

  “Treasure Cookbook Memories” was the theme of the annual achievement night for Elkhart County Extension Homemakers, Monday, April 20. The evening took place in the Elkhart County Community Center on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the intermediate and senior Homemaker of the Year. …read more.

A Millersburg man died from a head injury in a motorcycle/dump truck accident earlier today on CR 40 at CR 33, three miles south of Goshen City Limits. Dennis Darrenkamp, 61, Millersburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Elkhart County Coroner. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Jon Yoder, 41, Goshen, was traveling northbound …read more.

Baseball Stays Undefeated A two-run double from Nate Prescott in the bottom of the sixth pushed across the eventual winning runs in Wawasee’s 4-2 win over Columbia City Thursday evening. Prescott had two hits in the game, as did Drew Wright, who drove in the other two runs in the fourth inning on a double. …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. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

In commemoration of National Arbor Day, Northern Indiana Public Service Company will host a number of tree-planting and educational events to demonstrate to local students and residents the importance of trees, and of planting the right tree in the right place. Starting this week and running through May, NIPSCO will visit schools and communities to …read more.

Martin’s Super Markets, headquartered in South Bend, will open its newest store, a Martin’s Express, on Thursday, May 7 in Goshen. It will be the company’s 22nd store, located on property previously occupied by a Save A Lot. The store is located at 1401 College Ave. The 26,200 square-foot store will be the first execution …read more.

Springtime has returned with the arrival of the Spring Hooley Classic Car Auction on April 18, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The auction will feature original, and restored vehicles from the 1930s, wide bodies from the 1950s and muscle cars from 1960s through the 1970s. There will also be sports cars and …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction Team were busy this weekend with multiple arrests that were made for underage drinking. Beginning on Friday, April 3 and extending into Saturday, April 4, a total of 45 minors under the age of 21 …read more.

IU Health Goshen has purchased the outpatient surgery center in Goshen, known as Goshen Ambulatory Care Center. The sale was completed on Monday, March 30. The health system will be making renovations to the facility to ensure it is compliant with hospital building codes, with an expected re-opening goal of late in the summer. IUHG …read more.

Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: Back To The Future – 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 3 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 4. No cover. Rex’s Rendezvous Open Jam with Dustin Castle – Thursday, April 2 Medevil Brooklym – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 Subterfuge – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Leesburg Pie Eyed …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. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center NASA Astronaut Colonel Kevin A. Ford – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – 7 …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Lancers’ baseball squad improved to 3-1 in Crossroads League play with a split of Goshen on Saturday afternoon. The Lancers (10-9, 3-1 CL) pulled out a 4-3 victory in the first game before Goshen’s pitching stifled the Lancers into a 9-0 defeat in game two. In the opening game, timely hitting …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. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre Almost Maine – 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Tickets are $12. Kosciusko County Fairgrounds FWF Entertainment …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier Basketball Magazine has released its list of the Top 100 senior boys’ high school players for 2014-2015 as compiled by Garry H. Donna, publisher of Hoosier Basketball Magazine. The compilation is the result of direct observation of hundreds of games during the past season as well as contact and discussion with numerous …read more.

Antiques and a variety of furniture. A quilt, collectibles and other memorabilia. Vacation getaways and entertainment. Gift certificates, labor and services. All are examples of the offerings that will be for sale at Community Church of Waterford’s Tidal Wave of Fun Auction on Saturday, March 28. A dinner of sloppy joes, cheesy potato or chili …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. Warsaw Barbee Landing St. Patty’s Day Party featuring the music of Out By 8 – 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, March …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, Work One More than 30 employers from northern Indiana are planning to participate in an upcoming employers job fair, hosted by WorkOne in Goshen. This event is slated to run between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Old Bag Factory, located at 1100 N. Chicago Ave., …read more.

For King & Country, Sunday, July 26, free grandstand and track seating. Last month, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board announced the 2015 grandstand acts. Tonight they have announced the addition of For King & County at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26. For King & Country, comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, are hot …read more.

Area plastic surgeon, Dr. Ronald K. Downs, F.A.C.S., announced that he will begin seeing patients at IU Health Goshen The Retreat Women’s Health Center starting Monday, March 16, focusing on breast reconstruction and hand surgery. Dr. Downs, president and founder of The Center, P.C., completed his plastic surgery training at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical …read more.

A Goshen neighborhood is being extremely watchful after a report of a suspicious person in a gray pickup truck following some girls who were walking to school Friday, March 6. The girls told police the truck approached them at an intersection and started driving slowly behind them as they walked to West Goshen Elementary. Police …read more.

By Samantha Watson Marketing, Ignition Music Garage Charismatic singer and guitarist Erin Harpe, along with her band the Delta Swingers, have become favorites around New England, with a growing fan base around the world. Their unique brand of dance music is rooted in vintage 1930’s Mississippi delta blues, then shaken and stirred with other genres …read more.

The Indiana State Police is investigating a three vehicle crash that occurred earlier this afternoon which involved an Elkhart County Sheriff Deputy and sent two people to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Ben Werner indicated that at approximately 3:36 p.m. a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by 27-year-old Eric D. Schuman, Elkhart, …read more.

By Samantha Watson Marketing, Ignition Music Garage The Crane Wives are a home grown indie-folk outfit from Grand Rapids, Mich., that defies musical stereotypes. They utilize three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for songcraft to create organic music that is both accessible and innovative. Each live show features contagious energy as well as …read more.

ELKHART – A strong start and a fine finish carried Goshen past Elkhart Central 46-37 Tuesday night in sectional play. The poised Redskins used a key 11-2 run in the final frame to top the Blue Blazers in a first-round game of the Class 4-A Central Sectional at North Side Gym. Goshen (14-9) advances to …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County With grain prices down, farmers are looking for ways to cut back on expenses. Last week I talked to a farmer who was considering planting soybeans without a fungicide seed treatment to save a few dollars per acre. In researching this question, I found a very …read more.

[weaver_youtube VAqCR7FCPnI rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – The pool is finally closed for the 2015 high school season. The Warsaw boys swimming team concluded its season Saturday afternoon on the state’s grandest stage. The Tigers raced in three events, producing three top 10 finishes at the finals of the 78th annual IHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving state …read more.

The first wave of the girls postseason in nearly over. Can you believe that we are already this far along in the sports season? It seems like just yesterday I was standing in the frigid rain at the girls golf state finals. But tomorrow I’ll be standing on the deck at The Nat at the …read more.