KENDALLVILLE — The Wawasee girls swim team opened the year with a 97-88 loss on the road at East Noble Tuesday night.

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

KENDALLVILLE — Freshman Cybil Stillson celebrated her 15th birthday with a program-best 72, and NorthWood girls golf fired a team-record 309 to earn a state finals berth at the East Noble Regional Saturday.

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

KENDALLVILLE — Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry is planning a bow shoot to raise funds to pay processing fees on donated large game and livestock in Indiana. Founded in 2011, Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry encourages the donation of large game and livestock to their “Meat” the Need program, raises financial support to pay processing fees on …read more.

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

KENDALLVILLE – The Wawasee boys and girls track meet for Tuesday at East Noble has been canceled.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s outdoor track opener is being moved to East Noble.

KENDALLVILLE – Hayden Jones scored 20 points to lead a 19-1 East Noble squad to a 64-51 boys basketball win Saturday night over Wawasee.

John J. Whybrew, 65, Kendallville, passed away at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on March 3, 1952 in Mishawaka to John E. and Beverly J. (Brugh) Whybrew. He graduated in 1971 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and was married on August 15, 1998 to …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – Race results from the Tinsel Trot in Kendallville.

KENDALLVILLE – NorthWood defeated DeKalb in a one-hole playoff to win Saturday’s East Noble Invite.

KENDALLVILLE – A pair of homers helped East Noble to a 14-4 softball win over Wawasee Saturday morning.

KENDALLVILLE – The boys and girls track meets on Tuesday between Wawasee and East Noble has been cancelled.

KENDALLVILLE – Warsaw lost its gymnastics season opener 98.45-92.025 at East Noble Tuesday night.

KENDALLVILLE — The NorthWood Panthers earned their 18th sectional title in program history Friday night following an impressive 52-24 victory over East Noble.

KENDALLVILLE – NorthWood finished fourth to lead area teams at Saturday’s East Noble Girls Golf Regional.

KENDALLVILLE – Warsaw shot a 387 to take fifth at Saturday’s East Noble Invite at Noble Hawk Golf Links.

WARSAW — A recap of Warsaw sporting events from Tuesday, April 12.

KENDALLVILLE – Warsaw had a slew of athletes claim honors Tuesday in its 106-39 boys track win at East Noble.

SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer-Fort Wayne KENDALLVILLE — A 76-year-old woman from Kendallville was arrested yesterday by the Indiana State Police following a multi-agency investigation which began in September of 2015, following allegations that U.S. currency was being exchanged for sexual acts at a local business. The alleged acts were said to have occurred …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer – Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post DEKALB COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash which occurred on US 6 just west of Corunna earlier this morning and claimed the life of man from Kendallville. Preliminary investigation by Trooper David Poe indicated at approximately …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Dekko Foundation staff members recently completed a mailing of 35 gift boxes addressed to select people across the communities and states the organization serves. The boxes contain a present and a surprise grant to support each recipient’s organization or cause. The gifts are in celebration of Dekko Foundation’s 35th anniversary. “Mr. Dekko left …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Noble County Sheriff’s Department apprehended an individual following a report of a burglary in progress at a business in Kendallville. The suspect was taken to the Noble County Jail with no bond. Formal charges are pending. Police are verifying the identity of the suspect. Noble County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call …read more.

Melinda A. “Mendy” Stump, 61, of Albion, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1954 in Kendallville, a daughter of Lee G. and Ann H. (Butler) Boggs. Her formative years were spent in Avilla, Cromwell and Skinner Lake near Albion. She graduated from Central Noble High …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – A preview of the East Noble Girls Golf Regional to be played this Saturday at Noble Hawk Golf Club.

ALBION — As authors Mark and Emily Hunter promote their book about Noble County history, it was inevitable that they’d find their way back to an Albion location where they’ve already held two book signings — a building that also appears in their newest book.

KENDALLVILLE – Wawasee picked up a 3-2 boys soccer win Saturday at East Noble.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee at East Noble boys soccer matches have been bumped back due to football being rescheduled from Friday night’s inclement weather.

By KRISTEN KEUHL BrightPoint Development Assistant FORT WAYNE — Community Action of Northeast Indiana d/b/a Brightpoint announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals at no separate charge. Free and reduced-price meals will be provided to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Meals are …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — The victim in Tuesday’s drowning at Bixler Lake, Kendallville, has been identified as Dwayne Sparkman, 52, Kendallville, according to a release by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.

KENDALLVILLE — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released details pertaining to the drowning victim recovered in Bixler Lake, in Kendallville, Tuesday evening.

KENDALLVILLE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a report of a possible drowning in Bixler Lake in Kendallville. At 5:36 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noble County Dispatch received a call that witnesses observed a person calling for help while swimming near the southwest side of the lake. Witnesses observed the person go under the water and not resurface.

KENDALLVILLE – Warsaw’s quest to gradually improve with each start was met Saturday at the Lady Tigers placed sixth at the East Noble Invite. Warsaw shot a 409, 28 strokes better than at the Plymouth Invite the team took part in last Tuesday.

Lowell D. Galloway, 84, of Kendallville, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on June 30, 1931, to Harvey and Bernice (McFarren) Galloway in Cromwell. On Aug. 31, 1972, Lowell married Denice Baker-Linn. She survives. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1949 and enlisted …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – A short-handed Wawasee gymnastics squad couldn’t keep pace with host East Noble Friday night in a 99.15-94.7 final. The meet, made up from earlier in the month from a weather delay, had Wawasee missing two of its top gymnasts to injury. Taylor Busse was a scratch Friday due to a sprained foot suffered …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – Wawasee’s final chance to work out some kinks against an opposing swim team came Tuesday night, and the Warriors passed the test with flying colors. Wawasee won 11 of the 12 events against host East Noble in the final regular season boys swim meet in a resounding 135-47 victory. With just the sectionals …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – Warsaw opened its 2015 gymnastics season Tuesday night, but were not able to keep pace with host East Noble. The Knights took first in every category in handing Warsaw a 98.35-89 defeat. Warsaw program newcomer Jazzmine Brown, a transfer from Tippecanoe Valley, paced Warsaw in tying for first on beam, taking second on …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – Wawasee earned its second girls swimming team win of the season against non-conference opponents with a 124-62 win Tuesday night at East Noble. Wawasee won nine of the 12 events, but were challenged from East Noble’s frontline talent. Bre Robinson and Shelby Adams both earned a pair of wins for the Lady Warriors, …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – The East Noble Girls Golf Regional presents the final hurdle in the race to Carmel and the state finals. In what is shaping up to be a very wide open tournament Saturday at Cobblestone Golf Course, there is more hope than ever that ‘this could be the year’ for many. Which includes teams …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – A host of local golfers made the cut at Thursday’s Indiana Open Qualifier at Cobblestone Golf Course. Leading the charge in the 26-player field was McCormick Clouser shooting a three-under 69. Clouser’s brother, McCallister, also made the cut by shooting a 75 to finish in a tie for tenth place with Warsaw’s Tyler …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – The John Reed Relays hosted by East Noble High School Saturday morning provided both the Wawasee boys and girls track programs an opportunity to see what its depth could do against quality opponents. Wawasee’s girls finished sixth overall in the 11-team field with 51 points. East Noble held its ground and won the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee had the defending champs on the ropes, but couldn’t close the deal. Leading 7-4 heading into the seventh inning Friday night at home, Wawasee gave up eight runs in the top of the frame in an eventual 12-8 loss to the 3-A No. 2 Norwell Knights, the 2013 Class 3-A state champions. …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – It was just one of those nights. While the scoreboard said that East Noble had defeated Wawasee, the members of the Warrior baseball team knew that they had only beaten themselves on Monday night. Wawasee dug its own grave with errors and mistakes from start to finish, ultimately suffering its first loss on …read more.

Justin Kuhnle has recently announced his candidacy for the Third District United States House of Representatives seat in 2014. Kuhnle was born and raised in Decatur, and currently resides in Kendallville. As a child, Kuhnle attended Saint Joseph Catholic School through the eighth grade and then began his education at Bellmont High School. After high school, he …read more.

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Wolfpack Chassis, a manufacturer and developer of chassis and chassis related components for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, and specialty chassis markets, has announced the completion of a $625,000 round of financing with participation by Elevate Ventures. The company has now raised over $1.4 million in capital since its inception, roughly $230,000 …read more.

Incidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following incident Sunday, 12:10 a.m. Officials at Casey’s General Store, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported a drive-off of $10.03 in gasoline. Arrests Syracuse Police Officers made the following arrests. Monday, 11:35 p.m. Dustin R.E. Heileman, 21, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while never licensed. Heilman was …read more.

A 5-year-old Cromwell boy died Sunday in a Fort Wayne hospital, the result of a drowning accident at a Kendallville lake. Indiana Conservation Officers investigated what was first called a “near drowning” Saturday at Bixler Lake. Dominic Lehman passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Hospital. ICO’s say that at approximately 4:50 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer’s served a search warrant on the Kendallville residence of Jason A. Maxston Wednesday afternoon. Conservation Officers received information that Maxston was performing taxidermy work without a state license. Conservation Officer’s served the warrant on Maxston’s residence and an outbuilding located on the property. Conservation Officer’s discovered an indoor marijuana grow operation containing …read more.

Warriors Thump Bruins A double dose of Bethany Christian helped Wawasee medicate just a bit Saturday, as the Warriors swept a varsity baseball doubleheader with the Bruins in convincing fashion 17-1 and 18-2 in Waterford Mills. After falling in successive Northern Lakes Conference on walk-off losses to Plymouth and Goshen, Wawasee put the bat on …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Wawasee evened its season mark at 3-3 with a 94.75-93.6 win at East Noble Monday night in gymnastics action. Ties on vault between Wawasee’s Kim Garber and Emily Allen (8.55) as well as Garber and East Noble’s Michaela Corbin at 8.8 on floor gave Wawasee needed big numbers. Taylor Busse’s 7.9 on bars …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Wawasee posted its second win in non-conference girls swimming action Tuesday night, besting East Noble 128-57 in Kendallville. The Lady Warriors (2-0) won 10 of 12 events as well as taking first and second place in seven of the night’s events. Bre Robinson was a four-time winner, after taking the 200 free (1:55.15) …read more.