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.

Mentone Youth League is sending three teams to the 8U, 10U and 12U boys travel teams have advanced to Town & Country semi-state tournament to begin Thursday.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Rockhill Pinnick v. Phillip M. Armie, Warsaw, $3,965.12 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Kenneth J. Brown, Warsaw, $2,393.15 Tana M. Elliott, Etna Green, $739.09 Vanessa R. Holloway, Leesburg, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:05 p.m. Thursday, July 9, South SR 19, south of West CR 100S, Mentone. Driver: Brittney Stump, 27, North Franklin Street, Mentone. Stump lost control of her vehicle, went off the road and struck an REMC pole. Damage up to $10,000. 3:04 a.m. …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Guy, Benjamin, and Elise v. Eric Miller, Warsaw, $550.40 Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts: Unifund CCR v. Michael R. Alspaugh, Warsaw, $8,601.64 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sue E. …read more.

Mentone residents may have noticed that its World War II cannon is missing some parts. This is not the result of theft or vandalism, however, but of a restoration project that the town council began looking into more than a year ago. The council met in regular session last evening and the cannon was a …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. Aaron Amiotte, Chesterton, $139 Julie Larson v. Darrell and Rebecca Bradtke, Jemison, Ala., $3,115 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Larry D. Brown, Winona Lake, $887.14 …read more.

    By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library, Mentone Fun was had by all those in attendance at our Burlap and Rose Wreath program. Every wreath turned out different and beautiful. Check out our upcoming adult programs. Come and do image transfers on wood. Take an image, transfer it to wood and add a …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Nephrology Associates v. Garold Baldridge, Claypool, $662.88 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Kristi Bodley, Winona Lake, $3,845.72 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $14,671.29 Kristina Freeman, Warsaw, $935.01 Violeta Herrera, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:17 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2900 block South Packerton Road and East CR 300S, Warsaw. Police were called to an unknown accident at Packerton Road and CR 300S. The driver, Daniel Richard Fleshood, 44, North Buckeye Street, Kokomo, had fled the scene on …read more.

First Baptist Church of Pierceton invites the public to a special “Faith and Freedom Sunday” featuring the McCloskey Family on July 5. A special patriotic service will be held at 10:15 a.m. with a cook-out and carry-in dinner following. At 1 p.m. there will be a full music concert by the McCloskeys. First Baptist Church …read more.

Shirley L. McVey, 88, Pittsboro, formerly of Mentone, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg. She was born April 9, 1927, in South Kingstown, Wakefield Village, R.I. to Ziba and Marian (Phillips) Young. She was married June 3, 1955, in North Kingston, R.I., to Rev. Norman McVey. He survives. …read more.

Shirley McVey, 88, of Pittsboro, and formerly of Mentone passed at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Kosciusko County Court Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Rachel Adams, Milford, $5,061.42 Matthew T. Allen, Silver Lake, $1,203.63 Tab Baldridge, Claypool, $608.44 Julia R. and Larry T. Baughman, Warsaw, $3,848.97 Matthew …read more.

The Mentone Town Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to discuss its budget for the upcoming year. The council suggested a few places to cut funds if its budget is over too much at the official budget meeting next month. Overall the general budget was increased $30,000 from last year’s budget. Last year …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 15, South CR 950W and West SR 25, Mentone. Drivers: Shane W. Hallstrom, 21, East SR 114, Akron, and Jennifer L. Caudill, 42, West CR 200S, Mentone. Hallstrom’s vehicle struck the back of the Caudill’s vehicle when he went …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:36 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 3900 block South CR 600W, Mentone. Timothy Howat reported a theft of a pistol. 7:42 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1900 block North CR 850E, Pierceton. Carla L. Popenfoose reported the theft of cash. 7:43 p.m. Saturday, June 6, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: R and T Green Acres v. Jeanna Backus, Warsaw, $1,212 Phillip Caudill, Warsaw, $589 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,616.47 Sharon Barefoot, North …read more.

Kosciusko: Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1500 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jason Richard Selvey reported the theft of a firearm from a vehicle.fire 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 7400 block North SR 13, North Webster. Darrell L. Clark reported a theft of speakers …read more.

Viola M. Stein, 88, of Mentone, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at the home of her granddaughter Kimber Lee and grandson Kerry Goshert. She was born April 14, 1927, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, to Nial B. and Goldie (Holly) Scott and stepmother Ethel Scott. Viola married Paul …read more.

The following students were placed on the honor roll for the fourth nine weeks at Mentone Elementary School: Third Grade Honor Roll: Lorna Apt Devin Boggs Tiffany Bullington Kynan Cords Jorge DeLaRosa Nate  Engstrand Abigail Goble Emily Holstein Kya Howard Braiden Hurley Olivia Jones Wade Jones Ethan Kelley Aiden Kohler Trent Marshall Sidney Nelson Macy …read more.

Viola M. Stein, 88, of Mentone, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed at 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at her residence near Mentone. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone.

Charles W. Butler, 93, Claypool, passed away at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at his daughter’s residence. He was born Nov. 23, 1921, in Clinton County, the son of Horace E. and Ruth “Fairy” (Harman) Butler. On Nov. 23, 1942, in Kokomo, he married Mary E. Bruce, who preceded him in death June 13, …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/Winona Lake Northern Indiana Lakes Festival – June 5 through June 20 at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Click the link or visit lakesfestival.org for full schedule …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: South Bend Orthopaedic Association v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $492.96 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Radiology Inc. v. Donald M. Caverley, Warsaw, $316.38 Zulema …read more.

The annual Mentone Egg Festival will kick-off this Thursday, offering a variety of entertainment, games, food as well as a parade for guests. The three-day festival will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 4, with the opening of flea markets, crafts, food vendors and the kids’ area uptown. At 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs, formerly Spike …read more.

Mentone held its monthly town council meeting Monday evening. During the meeting the board approved the construction of a storage structure, as well as addressing issues for the street department. The council unanimously approved the construction of a pole building. The shed will cost approximately $42,000. The council heard two quotes and decided to go with Ramco. …read more.

Lois I. Hunter, Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Mentone, died at 9:24 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Wedgewood Assisted Living Facility, Mansfield, Ohio. She was born Nov. 2, 1929, in Kosciusko County to Cloice and Trella (Flenar) Baum. On Feb. 27, 1949, she married Charles L. Hunter. He survives. Lois was a graduate of Mentone …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:45 p.m. Thursday, May 28, CR 29 west of CR 25 in front of the New Paris Water Treatment Plant. Driver: Dawn Stineback, 44, North Webster. Stineback was traveling too fast to negotiate the curve, going straight, through a ditch and ejected off …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: Michelle Burkholder v. Adam Booher, Claypool, $2,456.50 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Cash Depot v. John Dimmitt, Warsaw, $997.34 Paul A. Soelting v. …read more.

Edgel Rabon “Ray” Ousley, 75 of Mentone, passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, in Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis. On Oct. 27, 1939, he was born in Risner, Ky., to James and Nancy (Pitts) Ousley. He was united in marriage to Sandra K. Palmer on May 21, 1990, in Sevierville, …read more.

Donald Dean Wooten Sr. died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Norman Park, Ga. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Milford Cemetery. Born Dec. 17, 1928, in Kimmell, he was the son of William Orvil Wooten and Sally Ann Bolling Wooten. He was the chief security officer with Brunswick …read more.

Marcella Meredith, 84, of Millers Merry Manor Warsaw, passed Monday, May 25, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home Mentone

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

Here is a listing of Memorial Day events in and around Kosciusko County. We will add to this list as more events are scheduled. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Oakwood Cemetery American Legion Post 49 Memorial Day Service – 10:30 a.m. …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sylvia M. Aguire, Warsaw, $933.53 Thomas D. Calhoun, Pierceton, $843.65 Aaron C. McCray, Milford, $2,894.23 Steven Rockey, Warsaw, $1,971.55 Ashley N. Vergon, Claypool, …read more.

The Mobile Food Pantry will be at First Baptist Church in Mentone, 206 S Oak St., on Tuesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Please bring several boxes, baskets or heavy bags to carry your food home.

Mickey D. Eaton, 84, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, at Newcastle Township, Fulton County, to Devon and Lena (Mollenhour) Eaton. On June 13, 1951, he married the girl of his dreams, Patricia Ballenger, in Denver, Colo., and she survives. …read more.

Mickey D. Eaton, 84, of Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Gary and Denise (Whitaker) Gross, Warsaw, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at New Creation Fellowship Church, 315 N. Cedar St., Warsaw. They were married May 12, 1990, at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Warsaw. Rev. Albert Whitaker, grandfather of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:49 p.m. Sunday, May 3, East Main Street east of South Morgan Street, Mentone. Drivers; Margaret L. LaFrance, 39, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Melinda s. Burton, 48, North CR 800E, Rochester. LaFrance passed the Burton vehicle on the right and collided when …read more.

At the Mentone Town Council meeting on Monday, May 4, the council approved a zoning board recommendation to allow a Mentone resident to operate a home-based business.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, South SR 13 and East CR 550S, Pierceton. Driver: Jeffrey P. Snover, 52, North CR 325E, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 11:39 p.m. Friday, May 1, South Beaver Dam Road, south of South CR 700W, …read more.

By MARY KITTRELL Executive Director, Kosciusko County Convention And Visitors Bureau Tourism is big business in Indiana and the Indiana’s Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau is joining with hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide to recognize the power of the tourism industry with National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 8, 2015. …read more.

Burket United Methodist Church will be selling Nelson’s Port-A-Pit chicken from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 15 at the big egg in Mentone. A bake sale will also be held during this time. Pre-sale tickets are available for $6. Cost will be $6.50 the day of the event. Proceeds will go toward Burket UMC’s …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:39 a.m. Friday, May 1, 7400 block North Blacks Court, North Webster. Erica J. Weisser reported her 1999 Chevrolet stolen. She left her keys in her vehicle over night. 10:11 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 100 block EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw. Dirk E. Sommers …read more.

Mentone Elementary School Principal Angela Miller has been named to serve a three-year term as a member of the AdvancED Indiana State Council. The State Council is comprised of 15 people including superintendent, principal, teacher, parent and community representatives, and the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.  AdvancED is the largest community of education professionals in the world. It is a non-profit, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:52 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Michael S. Galbraith reported identity theft. 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 400 block East High Street, Atwood. Jonathan P. Fussle reported while flying a plane over the town of Atwood was blinded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 100 block EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Samantha Sinn reported problems with a juvenile. 12:33 a.m. Monday, April 27, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Tabatha M. Keplinger reported a battery occurred Sunday evening. 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, …read more.

Howard W. Fawley, 86, of Mentone, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He had been in failing health for two years. He was born to Milo and Mildred (Dunnuck) Fawley on Jan. 23, 1929, in Kosciusko County. He married Peggy F. Agens on Aug. 28, 1949. Fawley retired …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: Midwest America Federal Credit Union v. Gregory S. Brettnacher, Lafayette, $5,271.94 Charles F. Hartman v. Patricia Enfield, Fort Wayne, $169 Joshua Carter v. Mari Kennedy, Warsaw, $2,349 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, CR 800S and CR 1200W, Mentone. Drivers: Joshua W. Norman-Price, 17, South SR 14, Akron, and Drew M. Francis, 17, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Norman-Price’s vehicle struck the back of the Francis vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a DVD series by Dr. David Jeremiah entitled “The Coming Economic Armageddon – What Bible Prophecy Warns about the New Global Economy.” The series begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and will continue for the next 10 weeks. Each session is approximately one hour in length.

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: Glen Ruch v. Stephanie Bilderback, Silver Lake, $1,544 Brian Bover, Silver Lake, $1,544 Blume Connelly Jordan Stuckey v. Chayla Conwell, Warsaw, $4,053.07 Sherri R. Fugate, Pierceton, $522.45 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, West CR 400N, west of North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Blake E. Johnson, 18, West CR 225N, Etna Green. Johnson looked down at a radio, disregarded a stop sign and hit a mailbox, owned by Troy A. McKinney, …read more.

Betty Jean Taulbee, 89, South Bend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Betty was born on April 28, 1925, in Mentone, as the daughter of Lloyd and Emma Marie (Decker) Shoemaker. On May 10, 1943, in the Methodist Church, Mentone, Betty was united in marriage to George Taulbee. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:27 p.m. Monday, April 13, South SR 25, west of South Bruner Road, Mentone. Driver: Dillon E. Davis, 17, South CR 700W, Mentone. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, East US 30 and East Old Road 30, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 11700 block South CR 300E, Silver Lake. An individual reported possible sexual abuse. 7:42 p.m. Monday, April 6, 7200 block East CR 650N, North Webster. John D. Jones reported damage to a fence. 9:58 p.m. Monday, April 6, …read more.

  By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library Upcoming programs at Bell Memorial Public Library DIY Industrial Pipe Hall Tree Our DIY craft program this month will be an industrial pipe hall tree. Industrial pipe furniture is all the rage right now. Why not make one with us? This program starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, …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: R and T Green Acres v. Jorge Aguilar, Warsaw, $293 Maria Gonzalez, Warsaw, $413 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Braxton N. Baber, Warsaw, $1,432.08 Carrie E. and Jason …read more.

Jack E. Boardman, 88, of Mentone, passed away at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home, Warsaw. Jack was born on Jan. 7, 1927 to James and Pauline Boardman in Wabash. He had been a lifelong resident of Bourbon and the last few years in Mentone. Jack is survived by …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: Martin Financial Management v. Amber Combs Baldridge, Milford, $385.22 Brittney Stump v. Authure Fields Jr., Mentone, $144 Ryan A. Westby v. Kim Hart, Warsaw, $294 Wilcher LLC …read more.

This morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1, Brian Grosch, 36, Mentone, was given a 30-year sentence for molesting a young relative in July. However, only 25 years will be served in the Department of Corrections with the remaining five years to be served on probation. He was also given jail time credit of 199 …read more.

A potential small residential development just outside the town limits of Mentone is one step closer to being rezoned. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission April 1 in Warsaw, a rezoning petition for Mentone Partners was recommended for approval by the APC. Andrew Rossell, representing Mentone Partners, said his …read more.

Mentone Chamber of Commerce will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4. The event will be held at the Mentone Park. Participates will be divided into four age categories. There will be gold eggs and Easter baskets for the winners.

The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft museum wants to honor women veterans, service nurses, donut dollies and women who worked for Bell Aircraft manufacturing plants during the wars. At the annual event, Rotors Over Mentone, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft museum in Mentone, special guests will be women who were and are …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services of Indiana The annual Head Start Round Up, registering children for Head Start classes for the coming school year, will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon until 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10. Families living in Kosciusko …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Matthew Maher arrested Christopher P. Carroll, 20, of South Whitley and Shanelle D. Byrer, 21, of Warsaw, on March 23, for possessing methamphetamine as well as precursors to produce methamphetamine. Officer Maher was patrolling along the Tippecanoe River checking fisherman when he observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign at a high …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: Affordable Construction v. Chris and Ivonne Owens, Warsaw, $3,504 Bauer Law Office v. Christopher Ganshorn, Syracuse, $4,377.85 Canterbury House Apartments v. Matthew Kruger, Akron, $2,131.79 Kieli Perkins, …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church, Mentone The mobile food pantry will be at First Baptist Church in Mentone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, April 7. The church is located at 206 S. Oak Street, Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets, or heavy bags to carry your food home.

Mary E. Tucker Bucher, 98, of Mentone, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, March 23, and Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Mary was born on Oct. 28, 1916, in Claypool, to Cloyce and Roxie (Parker) Miller. She was married on June 9, 1937 to Edison C. Tucker, who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1969. …read more.

Akron Elementary Kindergarten registration at Akron Elementary School – Akron Elementary school will hold kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the cafeteria. Students attending kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1. A birth certificate, shot records and …read more.

By LORI MILLER Public Relations Director, Mentone EMS The Four Way Ambulance Emergency Services, Inc. began in November of 1975 with citizens of Mentone, Burket and Talma, and townships of Harison, Franklin, Seward and Newcastle. From this group a thirteen member Board of Directors was formed to govern the ambulance service. Those original members were …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 22, East CR 1300N, east of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Joshua R. Olejniczak, 16, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Olejniczak reported a flock of turkeys crossed his path resulting in him leaving the roadway and crashing. Olejniczak was …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Pamela Alonzoponce, Warsaw, $2,062.20 David A. Forney, Etna Green, $1,758.53 Kamarin Gochenour, Warsaw, $982.50 Clistie M. Hoskins, Claypool, $1,420.03 Jennifer R. LaFollette, Warsaw, …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library Bell Memorial Public Library events this week: Zumba classes at the library are held at 7 p.m. every Monday. Costs is $3 donation per class. Also, PiYo exercise classes are available, combining Pilates with yoga. This is held at 6 p.m. Thursdays, except on the last Thursday of …read more.

A. Virginia Romine Thomas, 100, formerly of rural Etna Green, died at 5 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Mishawaka to Octave and Ida (McWilliams) Archambeault. On May 3, 1932 in Bluffton, she married Marvin Romine. He preceded July 2, 1976. She then …read more.

Thursday night’s Kosciusko County Council meeting saw the approval of two transfers of funds by the sheriff’s department from insurance payments to the repairs and maintenance fund. Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine explained that two of the department’s vehicles had been in accidents and he wanted to transfer the money in order to pay to …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Martin Financial Management v. Daniel L. Blue, Goshen, $1,902.33 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Joshua Brooks, Warsaw, $183 Cory Johnson, Cromwell, $188 Jennifer Lucas, Winona Lake, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, West CR 600N west of North SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: Amar B. Awale, 38, Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw. Awale’s vehicle hit a patch of ice, causing him to lose control. The vehicle struck an iron corner fence post. …read more.

A total of 277 students engaged in undergraduate study at Manchester University are on the fall 2014 Dean’s List. The scholars achieved a 3.5 grade point average or higher while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of classes last fall. The following students from Kosciusko County are on the Dean’s List: Kaitlin Kemper, senior English …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Larry D. Beeson v. Miranda Adams, Warsaw, $2,698 Firstsource Financial Solutions v. Richard Arriola, Cromwell, $543.07 Snow and Sauerteig v. Julia D. Bellamy, Warsaw, $1,877.10 Shane D. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, East CR 600S, west of South SR 13, Warsaw. Driver: Carolyn S. Anderson, 52, South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Anderson’s car hit a patch of ice, went off the road and into a utility pole. Damage up to …read more.

Though Monday evening’s Mentone Town Council meeting saw very little new business discussed, a heated argument between Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads and Council Member Shelly Krueger had everyone present on edge for the majority of the roughly 10-minute meeting. The argument broke out after Kruger asked the other council members if they had reviewed …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library The Bell Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees would like to announce that Stephen Boggs has been officially hired to replace former director Krystal Smith, who retired on Dec. 31. Boggs will build upon the many successes at the library by previous directors. To start, he has already …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Housing Opportunities of Warsaw v. Gina M. Bray, Warsaw, $1,594 The Otis R. Bowen Center v. Jolene Eubanks, Warsaw, $847.84 Jodi Phillips v. Green Acres, Warsaw, $338 …read more.

Brandon Matthew Hurd, 41, of Mentone, passed away on Feb. 23, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1973 in Warsaw to Dannie and Susan (Price) Hurd. He was a lifelong area resident. Brandon attended the Granger Community Church. He operated Theatrical Sound and Vision in Warsaw. He is survived by his …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church Mentone The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the First Baptist Church in Mentone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, March 3. The church is located at 206 S. Oak St., Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets or heavy bags in which to carry the food home.

With her family by her side, Bonnie H. Gragg, 97, went to be with her Lord at 3:38 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in her Warsaw home. Bonnie was born Oct. 24, 1917 in Mentone to Mervel and Ruth (Schweitzer) Smith. She and Kenneth Gragg were joined in marriage on May 20, 1933 in Etna Green. …read more.

By SHERRILL HAMMAN Mentone Elementary School Mentone Elementary will host it’s kindergarten round up at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23. Families will start the evening in the large group instruction room with a short information meeting where they will learn what to expect in kindergarten. Kindergarten teachers will also share about kindergarten readiness and the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, West SR 14, west of South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Cara R. Prater, 26, North SR 19, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:06 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, North CR 300E, north of East Rookstool Road, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, SR 25 and Tinkey Road, Mentone. Driver: Matthew J. Everts, 28, East Main Street, Mentone. Everts was passing another vehicle when his slid on the slick roadway. The vehicle went off the road and collided with a utility …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: The Collection Company v. Heather Adkins Webster, Warsaw, $1,186.86 Tonya L. Martin, Syracuse, $1,594.44 Tiffanie R. McMichael, Etna Green, $634.19 Leonardo O. Reese, Warsaw, $355 Jason L. …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church Mentone The mobile food pantry will be at the First Baptist Church in Metone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Feb. 3. The church is located at 206 S. Oak St., Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets or heavy bags to carry your food home.