Beloved daughter, Nora Blaine Walters, was born sleeping at 5:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka. Nora weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Nora had lots of brown and blonde hair, and full cheeks like her brother. Nora was able to snuggle with mommy …read more.

Fredrick ” LeRoy” Borer, 84, Rochester, passed away at 4:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On June 25, 1935, LeRoy was born in Wauseon, Ohio. He was a treasured son of  Frederick and Dorthiel Valentine Borer. In Angola, LeRoy and Mary Alice Butler were married on April 10, 1954. They shared 58 years together. From …read more.

DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley had four volleyball players named to the All-Three Rivers Conference list.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, West US 30, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis J. Metzger, 36, East SR 114, North Manchester. Metzger was traveling west on US 30 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. Damage …read more.

Shane Ingle and Brittany Ingle, parents of the three children who died, talk to the media following the verdict Friday night, Oct. 18. Also pictured is the children’s grandfather, Michael Schwab. InkFreeNew photo by Liz Shepherd. ROCHESTER — After three hours of deliberation, a jury found Alyssa Shepherd guilty on all five counts in the …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Jacob Howard, 32, 9432 W. 525N, Rochester, has been arrested on initial charges of intimidation, resisting law enforcement and unlawful use of body armor. Officers from the Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Kewanna Police Department and Rochester Police Department responded to Howard’s residence at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, on …read more.

Alyssa Shepherd ROCHESTER — The second day of Alyssa Shepherd’s jury trial was delayed three hours Thursday morning, Oct. 17, after a female juror was excused. The trial was delayed until 11:30 a.m. A reason for the delay was not initially provided; however, it became apparent when the trial resumed and there was one less …read more.

ROCHESTER — Nine witnesses testified Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the opening day of testimony in a jury trial of Alyssa Shepherd, who is accused of killing three children after disregarding a bus that had stopped to pick up children outside of Rochester. Among those testifying were Brittany Ingle, the mother of the three children killed …read more.

ROCHESTER — Twelve jury members and two alternates were selected Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the first day of what is expected to be a four-day trial of Alyssa Shepherd, 25, Rochester. Shepherd is accused of killing three children and severely injuring a fourth in a school-bus related accident that occurred on Oct. 30, 2018. Six-year-old …read more.

ROCHESTER — A four-day jury trial for Alyssa Shepherd, who is accused of killing three children and severely injuring a fourth child in a school bus-related accident, is set to begin tomorrow in Fulton County Superior Court. Three of the children, six-year-old twins Xzavier and Mason Ingle; and their sister, nine-year-old Alivia Stahl, died at …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1400 block Alpha St., Warsaw. Corliss Rapsavage reported criminal mischief. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:51 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 9700 block West CR 250S, Kewanna. Two bicycles and a backpack …read more.

ROCHESTER — The recent addition of a 10,000 square-foot airplane hangar is expected to boost the value of Fulton County Airport in a variety of ways. The hangar, constructed during the past 1 1/2 years, is being leased to Wakarusa-based King Aero Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance company, which took possession Oct. 1. The initial …read more.

Soccer results for Saturday, Oct. 5.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1400 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of kidnapping.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. CVS …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:  

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

ROCHESTER — Historical re-enactors, Aztec dancers, bagpipers, homemade chicken and noodles, buffalo burgers, home-brewed root beer and a pleasantly warm weekend with a refreshing breeze provided the ingredients for a successful Trail of Courage living history festival Sept. 21-22. The pre-1840 atmosphere also featured blacksmiths, fur trading, muzzleloader competition, tomahawk throwing, teepees and wigwams, various …read more.

Kosciusko County The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

ROCHESTER — After falling behind 14-0 at halftime, Tippecanoe Valley rallied to a 34-14 Bell Game victory in Rochester Friday.

ROCHESTER — Tippecanoe Valley soccer earned a program-first win over Rochester Wednesday via remote 6-2 margin at the Brent Blacketor Memorial Sports Complex.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:38 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 400 block West Huntington St., North Webster. Ashley L. Walker reported residential entry. 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 1600 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Glen D. Robinson and Elaine K. Dirico reported theft. Value: $200. 4:24 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:12 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, South Ferguson Road, north of West Wildflower Court, Warsaw. Driver: Ashley D. Nelson, 35, East CR 800N, Syracuse. Nelson said she was traveling north on South Ferguson Road when she fell asleep behind the wheel. Her vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:54 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Scott A. Burish reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Value: $200. 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2600 block East CR 450N, Warsaw. Madison A. Jones reported the theft of items …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. South CR 100W, east of West CR 900S, Claypool. Driver: Carla Wagoner, 64, River Cove Lane, North Manchester. Wagoner was traveling east on West CR 900S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:04 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 12000 block South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Officers investigated an accident involving a golf cart. 2:39 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 100 block East North St., Milford. Kyra A. Davis reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. 9:58 a.m. Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:34 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, North CR 650W, north of West CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Humberto P. Nunez, 35, Woodcliff Drive, Warsaw. Nunez was traveling south on North CR 650W when a deer entered the roadway. As he tried to avoid hitting the …read more.

Troy L. Flenar, age 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and formerly of Rochester, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 27, 1950, in Warsaw, to Larry Flenar and Carol Peterson Flenar. His father, Larry Flenar, is deceased and his mother, Carol Flenar, survives in Leesburg. On Dec. 28, 1970, he …read more.

Larry I. Wynkoop, 78, of Kewanna died at 4:20 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital of Winamac. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Volleyball results for Monday, Aug. 26.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2300 block North CR 350W, Warsaw. Nipsco reported a car that struck a pole. 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 11600 block McCulloch Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a verbal argument. 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3700 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, South CR 650W, south of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alexis C. Brazo, 24, South CR 700W, Claypool. Brazo was traveling north on CR 650W when a deer entered the roadway. Brazo swerved her vehicle to avoid …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace posted matching 3-0 shutouts over Rochester in men’s and women’s soccer action Monday at Miller Field.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 500 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Linda L. Kaufman reported fraud. Value: $32,065.   Fulton Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:24 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 200 lock East Main St., Kewanna. Officials …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Larry D. Rudd 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:13 p.m. Friday June 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born April 1, 1950, in Rochester, the son of James G. and Thelma J. (Howard) Rudd. After graduating from high school, Larry served as a staff sergeant with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam …read more.

Dr. Timothy  Ravencroft DDS, 79, Rochester passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On June 16, 1940, he was born in Rochester.  He was a treasured son of  Edward F. and Vivian Anderson Ravencroft.  Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother brother, Tom. He …read more.

ROCHESTER — No one was home when a fire was discovered at 6085 Cedar Lane, Rochester, early Tuesday, June 25. The cause is being investigated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Fire Marshals, Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire department with assistance from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Fulton County 911 was …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Most longtime residents of Fulton County know through personal experience the region has a long history of tornadoes. Those with the longest memory can vividly recall the most deadly twister ever visiting Fulton County, which struck April 3, 1974. In Fulton County that day, at least 88 people were injured and six people were killed. It destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and buildings with hundreds of families suffering financial loss.

WABASH – The Three Rivers Conference issued its baseball and softball All-TRC lists.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:38 p.m. Monday, June 3, 9600 block North Circle Drive, Warsaw. Nathan Timothy Hare reported possible fraud.  9:47 a.m. Monday, June 3, 200 block Main Street, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a possible violation of a protective order.  7:32 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:53 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 100 block EMS T34D2 Lane, Leesburg. Adam R. Neise reported the theft of lawn chairs. Value: $1,200. 6:10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 4000 block East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Caitlyn J. Chaffins contacted police regarding her vehicle striking a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:36 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Marathon reported the theft of gasoline. Value: $30.82. 2:05 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2500 block West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Pearlie F. Whitaker reported the theft of a lawn mower. Value: $3,000. …read more.

ROCHESTER — TOPP Industries, Inc., announced that they are joining the effort to support the Indiana Governor’s WorkEthic Certificate program as a participating employer, which gives students who achieve the certification an opportunity for direct hire at TOPP. The WorkEthic Certificate is an award available to seniors at participating high schools that meet outlined criteria …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 8700 block East CR 350N, Pierceton. Roger L. Long reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $25,000. 1:19 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Carson W. Parker reported the theft of items from a …read more.

Softball results for Monday, May 6.

Tennis results for Wednesday, May 1.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:23 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 500 block East CR 300S, Warsaw. Harold Lucas reported criminal mischief. 7:37 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 1300 block …read more.

Esther E. “Billie” Swihart, 95, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at her home. On Oct. 21, 1923, Billie E. McCorkle was born in Carthage. She was a cherished daughter of  Lonzo and Jessie Hart McCorkle. Growing up as the youngest of the …read more.

Sharon G. Graham, 88 , of Rochester passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Chase Center. Born on July 22, 1930, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Grace (Fry) Nice. On July 17, 1948, she married Lowell “Toad” Graham. He preceded her in death on Jan. …read more.

Girls tennis results for Monday, April 15.

Softball results for Friday, April 5.

ROCHESTER – Triton’s softball season debut at Rochester was postponed from today to Friday.

Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Life Care Canter of Rochester. On Jan. 20, 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort. She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas. As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair and far …read more.

DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley had three named All-Three Rivers Conference for the 2018-19 boys basketball season.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A day after scoring 13 runs, Grace’s baseball team upped that production even more on Tuesday.

Boys basketball results for Saturday, Feb. 16.

Weather delays for Saturday, Jan. 12.

Basketball results from Friday, Jan. 11.

AKRON — Freshman Drake Montelongo’s major decision at 113 snapped a 36-36 tie in the last match of Wednesday’s TRC meet with visiting Rochester.

Swim results for Tuesday, Jan. 8.

FORT WAYNE – Western defeated Wawasee in sudden death to grab the Class 2-A wrestling Team State title Saturday evening.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

ROCHESTER – Triton’s Bo Snyder won a title at the John McKee Memorial Wrestling Tournament.

BOURBON – Triton’s cold shooting doomed it in a 38-30 girls basketball loss to Rochester.

ROCHESTER – TOPP Motorsports donated over $8,000 to the Bow Foundation.

MENTONE — Are you curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Do you want to try something new for the new year? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free eight-week private pilot ground school beginning Jan. 22. Classes meet weekly from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Rochester airport terminal building. Visit …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood held Rochester to just six made field goals in a 64-17 girls basketball blowout Saturday afternoon.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday, Nov. 3, asking the public not to threaten individuals involved in the deadly school bus stop crash that occurred near Rochester on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Alyssa L. Shepherd, 24, was traveling southbound on SR 25 when she failed to stop for a Tippecanoe …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley capped off a big rivalry weekend with a 3-1 volleyball victory Monday night over Rochester.

AKRON – A wild finish left Tippecanoe Valley in possession of the Bell, beating Rochester 13-7.

Boys soccer results for Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Volleyball results for Thursday, Aug. 23.

WINONA LAKE – A free kick goal from Breno Oliveira lifted Grace’s men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory on Tuesday in the season opener against Rochester.

Volleyball results for Monday, Aug. 20.

ROCHESTER — Wawasee and Manchester both competed at the Rochester Invitational Saturday, finishing fifth and fourth, respectively.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the driver killed in a two-vehicle collision at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. The accident occurred on US 31, north of the Tippecanoe River Bridge. Joseph S. Fragomeni Jr., 65, South Bend, died at the scene from blunt force trauma. At approximately 1:50 pm …read more.

ROCHESTER — At approximately 1:50 pm Thursday, Aug. 16, a two-vehicle accident occurred on US 31, north of the Tippecanoe River Bridge. Preliminary investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office shows a white 2014 Isuzu NPR Commercial truck registered to B & B Contracting & Supply, LLC from Indianapolis and driven by Deon Tre Alan Crawford, …read more.

Boys tennis results from Thursday, Aug. 16.

WINONA LAKE — Both host Warsaw and Triton showed growth in a rematch at Stonehenge Thursday.

ROCHESTER — Tippecanoe Valley’s girls golf team hosted Northfield Thursday.

KOSCIUSKO — A Rochester man was arrested after officers discovered 41 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Todd Kenneth Vaughn, 53, 4785 W. CR 475N, Rochester, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of a legend drug, a level 6 felony; possession of …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:   Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

ROCHESTER — Valley’s boys golf team rounded out the three-team standings in a meet with Manchester and Whitko Thursday at Round Barn.

ROCHESTER — Champion Plymouth didn’t leave a whole lot of room in the top three for athletes from other schools, but Tippecanoe Valley and Triton managed three regional berths apiece at Tuesday’s Rochester Track and Field Sectional.

ROCHESTER — Rochester’s boys won their meet with 86.5 points to Valley’s 55 and Triton’s 19.5, while the Lady Zebras topped the pile with a score of 61, the Lady Vikings split with 56 points, and the Lady Trojans finished just six points behind Valley in a three-way track meet in Rochester Tuesday.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: