KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Chad Hill, former public relations officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, has entered a pre-trial diversion agreement on the charges of theft, a class A misdemeanor. Hill, 50, Larwill, was charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor earlier this month following an investigation by Special Prosecutor Eric D. Blackman, prosecutor from …read more.

LARWILL — Officials with the Whitko Community School Corporation as well as local law enforcement responded to a possible threat Wednesday morning, Feb. 28 and investigated what turned out to be a hoax, maintaining that being proactive trumps responding to a real threat after the fact. “This morning our principal received a rumor about a …read more.

LARWILL — A parade of more than 30 citizens addressed the Whitko Community School Corporation’s school board in a two hour, 15-minute meeting Monday night, Feb. 19, to express concern related to the board’s recent realization that consolidation is unavoidable. The Whitko Community School Corporation and members of the community are mostly in agreement on …read more.

Paisley Dawn Hancock, 4 weeks old, Larwill, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

William “Bill” Helm, 68, Larwill, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017. Arrangements are pending. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LARWILL – Whitko will host the second annual Whitko Archery Invite on Friday and Saturday at Whitko Middle School.

Betty A. Simon, 84, Larwill, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had been a resident since June 2016. She was born Nov. 11, 1932 in Noble County, a daughter of Carroll Franklin and Goldie Arlene (Wood) Goldwood. Her formative years were spent in Noble County and Columbia …read more.

Fritz Wilhelm Haegert, 79, rural Larwill, died at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1937 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany a son of Paul August Viktor and Elsa Marie (Oehlert) Haegert. Fritz grew up in East Prussia until 1944 when his family moved to Lübeck. On Feb. …read more.

Curtis Lee Smith, 43, Larwill, passed away unexpectedly at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at his home. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Jainele Smith; daughter, Emma Smith; father, Gary Smith; mother and stepfather, Jeannie and Mike Parker; sister, Trina McConnell; mother-in-law, Cheryl Geiger; brother-in-law, Jeff Geiger; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Donnie …read more.

Linda Marie (Arnold) Orcutt, 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1952 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Harold I. and Phyllis J. (Ewers) Arnold. She attended local schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School, with …read more.

Linda Marie Orcutt, age 64, Larwill, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at her home.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home.

Kaila Cheyanne Cearbaugh was the life of every party and lived her life to the fullest.

Anne L. Barnes, 84, Larwill, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Anne L. Barnes, age 86, Larwill, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 4:10 a.m. in Miller’ Merry Manor at Oak Pointe, Columbia City.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016 at his home.

Harold Dane Waldeck, 81, Larwill, died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Lagrange, a son of A. Harold and Goldie Mae (Anspaugh) Waldeck. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he graduated from Larwill High School. On Nov. 29, 1954, he enlisted in the United States Navy, …read more.

In many respects, Robert “Bob” Dunn defined the meaning of devoted husband and family man. His dedication to his family was without end, and his passions and various interests exemplified Bob’s one of a kind nature. Ever loyal and trustworthy, Bob was someone with whom others could rely for an honest opinion and a positive …read more.

Wayne F. Phillips, 74, Larwill, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born July 15, 1941, at the family’s home in Pierceton, he was the son of Frank and Hazel (Elder) Phillips. He attended Pierceton High School and married Judy L. Mettler on July 31, 1964. He …read more.

Robert Dunn, 80, Larwill, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Wayne F. Phillips, 74, Larwill, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Shawn E. Gibson, 56, Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Jesse L. Gibson and Diana S. (Wood) Bagley. Shawn attended Columbia City Joint High School before moving to Florida. After returning to Columbia City, he was …read more.

Shawn E. Gibson, age 56, of Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home.

Cindy L. Gorski, 58, of rural Larwill passed away peacefully at the home of her caretakers, James Gorski and Sandy Ott, at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016. She had been in failing health.

Sheryl Ann Gaff, 59, a lifelong Richland Township, Whitley County resident, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home. She was born July 7, 1956, in Columbia City, the only child of Joseph Charles and Betty A. (Goldwood) Simon. She graduated from Whitko High School in 1974. On November 23, 1974 she was united …read more.

Dean W. Norris, 93, Fort Wayne, died at 12:29 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1922, in Richland Twp, Whitley County, a son of the late C. Earl and Hazel L. (Schuh) Norris. His formative years were spent on a farm south of Larwill. …read more.

LARWILL — Three persons, all suffering internal injuries, were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, one by helicopter, following a 6:42 p.m. accident on US 30 at CR 400W, east of Larwill in Whitley County.

LARWILL — An accident on US 30, near SR 5 Thursday evening injured three.

Andrea A. Anderson, 60, of Larwill,  passed away at 12:53 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born Nov.  27, 1954, in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Ford E. and Mary F.  (Adams) Ruckman. She attended the local schools in Larwill. While working at the Pierceton truck stop, she had …read more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Though official reports from police stated Crosson is an assistant soccer coach at Whitko Middle School, according to Steve Clayson, Superintendent of Whitko School Corporation, though Crosson did assist the coach, he did so on his own volition. Crosson was not employed directly by the school, but was instead a member of the …read more.

William Eugene Hamlett, 92, a resident of Raburn Gap, Ga., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Halcyon Hospice, Atlanta, Ga. He was born July 1, 1922, in Rochester, a son of the late Philip and Dessie (Sharp) Hamlett. On Sept. 5, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Candice Beard. Mrs. …read more.

Roy Howard Collier, 88, Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at his residence. Born on September 12, 1926, in Eolia, Ky., he was the son of J. Ballard and Hila (Branson) Collier. He grew up in Kentucky and married Mildred “Midge” Bush on July 6, 1950, in Clintwood, Va. Roy proudly …read more.

Roy Howard Collier, 88, of Larwill, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Media Relations Director, INDOT Northeast The Indiana Department of Transportation announces two projects are scheduled to begin on SR 5 in Larwill on Monday, April 13, weather permitting. The projects will include improvements to the railroad crossing located half a mile south of US 30, as well as road resurfacing from US …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces two projects are scheduled to begin on SR 5 in Larwill on Monday, April 6. The projects will include improvements to the railroad crossing located half a mile south of US 30, as well as road resurfacing from US 30 to Old Trail Road. During the railroad crossing improvements, …read more.

Monzelle Williamson, 97, formerly of Larwill, died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, at MillerÂ’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since Feb. 6. She was born Sept. 18, 1917, in Kimmell, a daughter of Leonard and Bernice (Baker) VanVoorst. Her formative years were spent in Troy Township, Whitley …read more.

Janet S. Kile, 71, of rural Larwill, died Sunday evening, March 15, 2015, at Hope Hospice House in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born on May 25, 1943, in Fort Wayne, the only child of Cletus and Beulah (Haas) Ressler. Her formative years were spent in Columbia City. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko wrestling club is seeking wrestlers for its successful program. The club will hold practices every Tuesday and Thursday in the Whitko Middle School wrestling room, running from 6-7:30 p.m. The Whitko wrestling club is open to both boys and girls from pre-school to fifth grade. There is no charge to …read more.

Elizabeth L. McManama, 94, a former resident of the Larwill and South Whitley communities, died at 10 am Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in The Oaks. She was born in Washington, Township, Whitley County, a daughter of Gilbert and Bessie Enos Sickafoose. Her formative years were spent on the family and she graduated from the Washington …read more.

Margaret A. Crouch, 70, formerly of Syracuse, died Friday morning, Oct. 3, 2014 at her son, Stephen’s, home, Matthews, N.C. She was born March 27, 1944, in Huntington, a daughter of James H. and Virginia D. (Binnion) Riordan. Her formative years were spent in the Larwill area. She graduated from Larwill High School and International …read more.

William Howard Clark, 64, of Larwill, Ind., passed away 11:46 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, in his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Lynch, Ky., to Oscar Howard and Grace Ellen (Cody) Clark. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Wyland) on Dec. 21, 1974, in Pierceton, Ind. He was retired in 2001. He …read more.

Kathryn Agnes Leffel, 93, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 5 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Mason Health & Rehab, Warsaw, Ind., where she had been a resident since March. She was born April 8, 1921, near Raber, Ind., a daughter of Millard and Goldia Agnes (Conner) Kyler. Her formative years were spent in Jefferson Township. …read more.

Michael Ray Werstler, 63, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 10, 1950, in Warsaw, Ind., to the late Clarence Ray Werstler and Donna Belle (Brinckman) Werstler, who survives in Pierceton, Ind. He was a lifetime resident of Whitley County, Ind.,, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 31, 2014 Michele R. Layman, 48, 11492 N. Enchanted Forest Ln., Cromwell, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash March 30, 2014 Christofer Trae Colt, 22, 509 Alward St., Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 20, 2013 Bradley Ray Slone, 26, 302 E. North St., Larwill, arrested for criminal conversion. No bond Nov. 19, 2013 Lauren Ashley Hall, 23, 317 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash Raymond William Grevenstuck, 19, …read more.

Donald E. Crawford, 80, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on Feb. 27, 1933, in Boone County, he was the son of Charles R. Crawford and Ruby F.  (Kinkade) Crawford. On June 16, 1970 he married Carolyn J. Darr in Lebanon. He …read more.

Whitko Community Schools will be holding a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Whitko Middle School, located south of Larwill on SR 5. There will be 40 organizations present with the sole purpose of making families aware of simple, less expensive ways to be healthier. A few …read more.

Rhonda Kay Wing, 49, of Larwill, Ind., passed away at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Ind. She was born March 7, 1964, in Wabash, Ind., to Ronald and Catherine (Goings) Alder. Rhonda was a homemaker and loved her grandchildren; enjoyed shopping, going to garage sales and time with her …read more.

Jesse Homer Rollins Sr., 78, formerly of Larwill, Ind., died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City, Ind., where he had been a resident since 2011. He was born June 17, 1934, in Churubusco, Ind., to Jesse B. and Maude (Owine) Rollins. He married Julia Marie Bohnstedt Watkins. Mrs. Rollins …read more.

Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to have caused an early morning crash that critically injured a Larwill man. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded at 12:36 a.m. today to the intersection of SR 14 and Packerton Road where Jeffery Reiff, 25, was ejected from his vehicle after it struck an embankment, …read more.

An ATV accident in Larwill late Thursday night seriously injured one man. Indiana Conservation Officers are Investigating the accident that happened at approximately 11 p.m. in Whitley County just northeast of Larwill. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received the initial 911 call concerning the accident that occurred at a home on CR 650 West. When officers arrived …read more.