PIERCETON — First Baptist Church of Pierceton invites the public to a new Bible study and discipleship group called, “Victorious Living,” designed to encourage personal growth and to help with life’s challenges. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, starting Thursday, Feb. 4, and will include various topics like spiritual foundations, money management, strengthening relationships, …read more.

PIERCETON – New Paris showed the heart of a champion Monday night. That mettle warranted a state title as the 12U Kings rallied in a big way to claim the Town & Country 12U Senior State baseball championship at Pierceton Little League after an 11-8 win over Flora. The Kings, which had surrendered only two …read more.

PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are investigating the apparent farming death of a Leesburg man north of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today just before 5 p.m., to the 600 block of North State Road 13, Pierceton, in regards to a farm machinery accident. Officers arrived and located the victim, Daniel Rex Werstler, 62, Leesburg, pinned underneath a farm implement/planter.

Separation Sunday saw a pair of area baseball teams set themselves up for a state title. The Mentone 8U and the New Paris 12U baseball teams will play Monday night for Town & Country State Finals titles and are in great shape still standing undefeated in their respective double elimination tournaments.

New Paris’ quest for a Town & Country 12U baseball state title went as hoped Friday evening, walloping Lewis Cass, 11-1, in a run-rule, five-inning game in the first of two games in bracket play.

Alley W. Dile, 85, Pierceton, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Friday, July 24, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Springfield, Ky., to Thomas Jefferson and Flossie Mae (Harden) Coulter. She was a graduate of Mackville High School, in Mackville, Ky., and married Leslie J. Dile on July …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, N 850 E near E. Kyle Road, Pierceton. Drivers: Scott F. Wise, 53, N 850 E, Pierceton, Samuel S. Stimmel, 66, Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Wise attempted to turn right and stopped to back up. Stimmel attempted …read more.

A resounding pair of wins opened play at the 2015 Town & Country Senior State Finals Thursday evening at Pierceton Little League. The 12U baseball tournament, featuring eight teams from around northern Indiana, had two team begin their marches with big wins. Alexandria kicked off the tourney right with a 15-1 victory over North Miami while Plymouth pitched a shutout over Ole Miss, 6-0, in game two of the evening.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jerry R. Almy, North Webster, $1,630.69 Tina L. Bauer, Winona Lake, $1,264.23 Jason L. Forschner, Warsaw, $5,850.31 Ryan M. Gross, Warsaw, $3,279.52 Dianna …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:36 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, East South Street, west of North Old SR 15, Milford. Drivers: Myrtle R. Mullins, 67, East LaPointe Drive., Milford, and Debbie L. Henson, 59, East South Street, Milford. Mullins was backing out of a driveway and struck the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 3:15 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 5500 block East CR 700S, Pierceton. Michelle L. Cox reported cows being loose.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:57 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 9500 Block South SR 13, Claypool. Teresa L. Calhoun reported being threatened. 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 600 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford, Dean A. Marble reported damage to his truck. 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 100 …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: 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 incidents: 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 3500 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Anna B. Bergdoll reported the theft of a six gallon boat gas can. 7:47 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 100 block North Lake Street, Warsaw. Shasta N. Clay reported threats. 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:20 a.m. Thursday, July 16, South Main Street, North Webster. Driver: Kreg A. Kuhn, 26, South CR 600W, Claypool. Kuhn, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officer, was responding to a call of a foot pursuit by North Webster Police. While entering the driveway at …read more.

PIERCETON — First Baptist Church of Pierceton invites children ages 4 through teens to its annual Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, July 19-23. This years theme is “Heroes” and will feature special heroes from the community, including local soldiers, police, emergency personnel and others throughout the week. Each …read more.

Pierceton Days, police updates and citizen concerns were major topics of discussion at last evening’s Pierceton town council meeting. Town Marshal Tim Sammons reported that members of the Pierceton police, along with Warsaw police competed active shooter training and that Matt Owens attended additional training in Fort Wayne. Sammons also called the councils attention to …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association PIERCETON — Last week we talked about the American Gothic painting and the cameo that artist Grant Wood included for his model to wear in his iconic work. Cameos have found favor throughout history, traditionally worn by women, but also adorning men. The origins of these intricate carvings can …read more.

Viola M. “Vi” Weicht, 86, of Blairstown, N.J, and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. She was born on April 6, 1929, in Noble County, to Cecil Edward and Vicie Gladys (Howell) Knapp. She graduated in 1948 from Wolf Lake …read more.

Viola M. Weicht, 86, Blairstown, N.J., and formerly of Pierceton, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Blairstown, N.J. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

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.

Pierceton fire and police departments, along with Multi-Township EMS are responding to a minor, personal injury accident at First and Walnut Streets. Traffic is reported as congested, please avoid if possible.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, South CR 400E, south of East CR 700S, Warsaw. Driver: Todd L. Cornett, 51, South CR 400E, Warsaw. Cornett’s vehicle struck a racoon. Damage up to $5,000. 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, West CR 1250N, west of North …read more.

The committee for the “Free Community Dinner” in Pierceton wants to invite all Pierceton and surrounding area to the picnic supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in the Catholic Hall on Catholic Street in Pierceton. Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage burgers, baked beans, chips, applesauce and cake will be served. This is a …read more.

It isn’t just the sounds of barks and meows pouring forth from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. An exciting announcement about the future of the shelter is resounding from its walls. The shelter, which is located just outside of Warsaw at 3489 E. CR 100S, is looking to expand by entering a new …read more.

By INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICER JERRY HOERDT District 1 Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ATV accident which occurred today just south of North Webster at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jacqualynn R. Long, 12, of North Webster was riding an ATV on private property next to her residence on a wooded trail when for unknown reasons she fell …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:41 p.m. Monday, June 29, East CR 750N and North CR 300E, Leesburg. Driver: John G. Fisher, 72, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Hit Deer. Damage up to $10,000. 6:55 a.m. Monday, June 29, North SR 15 and West CR 900N, Milford. Drivers: Claude …read more.

L. Maxine Cole, 95 of Lake Placid, Fla, and formally Pierceton, went to meet her Savior at 5:26 p.m. June 26, 2015, in the Good Shepherd Home, Sebring, Fla.. She was born in June 27, 1919, in Bourbon, to Hubert Ray (1889-1960) and Lillie Viola (Lutes)(1896-1981) Fawley. On Nov. 8, 1937, she married Alson Roy …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:24 p.m. Friday, June 26, North CR 650E, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Roger E. Middleton, 83, Dot Street, Warsaw. Police arrived at the scene to see Middleton’s vehicle on its top in the southbound lane of CR 650E and 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 County Sheriff’s Department detectives stated that they have arrested a Warsaw uncle and nephew who allegedly were responsible for several burglaries in the Palestine and Pierceton areas of Kosciusko County. After receiving numerous burglary reports in the last month, sheriff’s deputies had coordinated their patrols at specific times and locations. Shortly after midnight on …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.

Unsafe speed was the contributing circumstance in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday on East Wooster Road, west of South CR 500E, Pierceton. The 17-year-old driver, who has never had a valid driver’s license, was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital with an internal shoulder/upper arm injury. The accident occurred at 11:49 a.m. Craig S. Cassel, 17, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:49 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, East Wooster Road, west of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Craig S. Cassel, 17, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Cassell suffered a shoulder/upper arm injury and was transported to a hospital. Cassell lost control of his vehicle in a …read more.

Deputies with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Pierceton Fire Department and Mutli-Township EMS are en route to a personal injury accident at 4661 E. Wooster Road, east of CR 325E. According to a KCSD deputy at the scene, only one vehicle with a single occupant was involved. The vehicle exited Wooster Road on the south …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.

Allen David “Buster” Zehner, 65, Pierceton, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in North Webster. He was born on Sept. 2, 1949, in Warsaw to Hubert Allen and Olga Lillian “Lill” Winkelman Zehner. He graduated in 1968 from Warsaw High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He lived most of …read more.

Lakeland Art Association, 107 N. First St., Pierceton, is excited to announce that local artist, Andrew Corp will be exhibiting in their gallery throughout July. Andy’s exciting poured acrylic abstracts are always colorful and interesting to view. Most represent water and sky, with dramatic crashing waves of color. This is an exhibit not to be …read more.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

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.

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.

At 11:32 a.m. Monday, June 15, emergency personnel responded to an accident located at East US 30 and South CR 325E, Warsaw, that left a car overturned on US 30. According to an accident report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Christopher L. Mort, 32, of Pierceton, was northbound on …read more.

The town of Pierceton has planned quite a shindig for this weekend: an evening of live music, BBQ, libations and a silent auction. So what’s the reason for such celebration in this sleepy, little town? To kick off construction of the first phase of the town’s trailway project. The Party For The Park starts and …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.

Shawn Leamon, 35, of Ligonier, passed away suddenly at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 19, 1979, to Arthur “Butch” and Carol (Dunithan) in Goshen. On Aug. 18, 2001, Shawn married Tonya Gingerich. She survives. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1998 …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.

Eugene L. Ringgenberg, 90, passed away June 8, 2015. He was born Nov. 20, 1924, the son of Roy Ringgenberg and Mary Hontz. He married Sarah Jane Freshour on April 15, 1944, and graduated from Pierceton High School. Eugene was a dairy farmer south of Pierceton, for 37 years before moving to Palmetto, Fla. permanently. …read more.

Wanda Mae Richardson, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her residence at the age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she was a homemaker, and a member of Harvest Community Church in Pierceton. Wanda loved to bake and garden….but most of all she especially …read more.

At its June 8 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council held a public hearing regarding the tax abatement requested by Chester Inc. at last month’s meeting. No members of the public were present to speak for or against the abatement. Following the hearing, the council approved the abatement unanimously. Chester Inc., which is headquartered in Valparaiso, …read more.

Kenneth L. “Ken” Gillenwater, 64, of Pierceton, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in Albion. He was born on Aug. 7, 1950, in Bluefield, W. Va. to George and Josephine (Rose) Gillenwater. He grew up in Bluefield, W. Va., graduated in 1968 from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, Va. and in 1970 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:14 p.m. Friday, June 5, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Karri Ann Bloom reported the theft of a wallet. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:04 p.m. Friday, June 5, 200 block South Main Street, Milford. Randy …read more.

Kenneth A. Gillenwater, 64, Pierceton, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, in Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 3529 West CR 100S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila Gilbert, 62, Ranch Road, Warsaw hit a parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 10:04 p.m. Monday, June 1, East US 30, west of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael Fink, 58, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 30, West SR 14 and South CR 850W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Sadie S. Crabb, 37, Fellowship Drive, North Manchester, and Maegan Martin, 26, South Cherry Street, Akron. Crabb suffered a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg. She was flown to …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:50 p.m. Monday, May 25, East Armstrong Road and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jena M. Jordan, 17, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Heaven C. Vick, 20, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Jordan was southbound on CR 200E when she failed to stop …read more.

Joe Sanchez, 44, 1009 N. SR 109, Columbia City, who also is being shown with an address of 1615 E. Sheridan St., Warsw, has been arrested on theft, fraud, and deception charges after taking a golf cart from residents at Jellystone Campground, south of North Webster, in September of 2014. Court documents show on Sept. …read more.

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incidents: May 24 3:20 p.m. West Liberty Street, Bourbon. Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed almost hitting the caller and their dogs. Audrey R. Helmuth, 30, Bourbon, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated …read more.

  Vintage motorcycles and a glimpse at rare finds were found at the Seventh Annual Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Saturday morning. Approximately 50 motorcycles 20 years old or older were ridden or trailered in for the show, which began at 9 a.m. and ended with awards at 3 p.m. The event, hosted by …read more.

[weaver_youtube GMyC5cJIUck rel=8]   What started out as a garage fire, ended up destroying a mobile home and damaging a nearby mobile home on South Maple Grove Lane, between West Channel Drive, Warsaw, south of Pierceton. Three vehicles, parked outside the garage and contents of the garage were a total loss. Details are not yet …read more.

Jill A. McCarty, 49, Shipshewana, and formerly of Pierceton, died unexpectedly at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1965, in South Bend, to Wayne L. and JoAnna Munger Williams. On Jan. 2, 1993, in New Carlisle, she married John H. McCarty III, who survives. She was very …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. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw Central Park Hoosier Highway – 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:23 p.m. Thursday, May 14, East CR 1250N, west of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell. Driver: Ashley N. Schwartz, 22, Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer The victim of today’s fatality crash along U.S. 30 near Pierceton has been identified by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office. Mark Phillip Sikorski, 45, Kenosha, Wis., has been officially identified as the deceased driver, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. Sikorski was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:46 p.m. Thursday, May 14, West US 30 and North CR 650W, Warsaw. Driver: Kerine L. Miller, 48, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Miller turned too sharp while turning onto US 30, hitting the one way sign. Damage up to $5,000. 4:35 a.m. …read more.

One person is dead following a tractor-trailer accident along US 30, east of Pierceton today. A small canine, located inside the mangled semi cab was found alive and taken into safe keeping by the Kosciusko County Animal Control. The name of the driver has not been released at this time. The driver was found deceased …read more.

The Seventh Annual Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap will bring together motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.This year’s event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, in Brower Park, downtown Pierceton. Motorcycles from all manufacturers and many countries will be displayed. Owners will be competing for prizes …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a semi crashing into a building located at 7659 East US 30 in the area of the old Pierceton Truck Stop. Fire crews from Pierceton, Winona Lake and Warsaw are at the scene. The South Bend Tactical Rescue Team for District 2 and Warsaw’s Emergency …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, 500 block North CR 650E, Pierceton. Rick E. Henderson reported the theft of a utility trailer. 2:11 a.m. Wednesday, 8200 East US 30, Pierceton. Deidra M. Allen reported the theft of of money. 1:11 p.m. Monday, May 11, 5500 block …read more.

The Pierceton Town Council got some good economic news at its monthly meeting held Monday, May 11. Two companies announced plans to expand operations.

Pierceton Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are responding to a personal injury accident on CR 600S and Packerton Road.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Sally Jo Hobbs reported theft of money, medication, bank checks. 1:39 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 8000 block South Packerton Road, Claypool. Tammy M. Honeycutt reported a burglary to her residence. Taken was …read more.

A group of people from the Pierceton community have gotten together for almost a year now and provided a free meal to all those who attend. The next meal will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Catholic church hall on Catholic Street in Pierceton. The menu will feature tacos, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Angela M. Music reported an animal bite. 9:56 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 10800 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Kenneth D. Johnston reported the theft of old outboard motors. Value: $900. 6:54 p.m. …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.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Citizens Bank announced last week that it has arranged new financing for Pierceton-based Paragon Medical, a precision contract manufacturer supporting the global orthopedic medical device industry and a portfolio company of Beecken Petty O’Keefe and Company, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on healthcare. Paragon Medical used the funds to acquire the medical device …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Our vivacious Lila O’Connell will be having a 90th birthday party. I have known O’Connell for a number of a years and her enthusiasm and dedication to promoting art has never waned. O’Connell was born July 30, 1925. She has watched her world transform itself from a society with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Packerton Road, south of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Michael L. Conliff, 38, West Third Street, North Manchester. Hit racoon. Damage up to $1,000. 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, East US 30 and South SR 13. Pierceton. Drivers: Robert …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:16 a.m. Friday, April 24, 100 block EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Chanelle N. Stults reported a fight in progress. 8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 100 block EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. Shirley J. Lindsey reported the theft of medication. 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, …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.

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.

Sue Ellen Studebaker, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in her residence. On July 14, 1949, she was born in Wolf Lake, to Glen and Willadene (Heil) Holycross. She was united in marriage to Roger Studebaker on Aug. 10, 1969, in Larwill, who survives. Sue grew up in Larwill …read more.

Becky Gebert Gregory is a woman on a mission. The 1964 graduate of Pierceton High School and current president of the PHS Alumni Association is intent on raising over $30,000 to construct a memorial tribute to the recently demolished 1923 high school on the campus of the new Pierceton Elementary School. Gregory said the memorial …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 3800 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Darrell W. Shull reported fraud using his Social Security number. 12:57 a.m. Monday, April 20, 9300 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Michael J. Moore reported an attempted burglary. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Sean Gordon Murphy is a comic book artist and novelist. Murphy was born in New Hampshire in 1980 in the town of Nashua. Even in grade school he showed an interest and talent in drawing comic book characters. He served an apprenticeship under cartoonist Leslie Swank, then furthered his …read more.

Pierceton Elementary recently held a Science Central Family Fun Night in the school gym. Many families enjoyed dressing, working and eating like an astronaut. Students created paper rockets to launch, edible moon phases and solar systems.

Willodean ‘Kit’ Langohr, 87, of Pierceton, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at her home. Born on Aug. 3, 1927, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Darrell F. and Ruthie M. (Madison) Menzie. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1945. On June 3, 1944, she married …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 9500 block East Adams Road, Pierceton. Samuel S. Stimmel reported the theft of a vehicle for the Pierceton area. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:27 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1500 block …read more.

Rex and Rhonda Rife, Pierceton, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, April 20. They were married at First Brethren Church of Warsaw in 1985. The couple renewed their vows to God on Saturday, April 18. The Rifes enjoy working together with the Animal Welfare League and VFW in Warsaw. They are also involved 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: 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.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, South First, west of West Pine, Pierceton. Drivers: Willie E. Fannin, 76, North Adams Street, Sidney, and Danielle L. Maybon, 29, South CR 400E, Warsaw. Fannin’s vehicle sideswiped the turning Maybon vehicle as he was passing on the right. …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a two vehicle accident on SR 13, near CR 500S, in Pierceton. The accident was reportedly the result of a head-on collision. Two individuals involved were treated at the scene for minor injuries.