LEESBURG — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials in Leesburg will limit town office activity to official business only, beginning Thursday, March 19, until further notice. Utility customers may still use the drop box located at the clerk’s office.  Any questions or concerns, call the following numbers: Clerk: (574) 453-3315 Street Dept. (574) 527-2884

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:04 p.m. Monday, March 16, 3600 block West CR 100N, Warsaw. Nathan D. McFadden reported theft. Value: $200. 10:46 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Bryan D. Drake and Cayla N. Drake reported the theft of a Marine …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:07 p.m. Monday, March 16, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Marita S. Workman, 65, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Workman was traveling east on North Armstrong Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility box. …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, East SR 14 near South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Trenton J. Parker, 19, East Sara Drive, Winona Lake; and Rosann I. Brubaker, 59, South SR 13 22, North Manchester. Parker proceeded into the intersection, causing a right …read more.

LEESBURG — Fifth grade students at Leesburg Elementary School recently completed a science unit about matter. Topics the students studied included: how to measure matter, what is matter made of and how matter changes states. They participated in a variety of activities in the unit. These included multiple experiments. The students enjoyed getting “hands-on” with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 208 S. Old SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: David C. Garcia, 44, CR 9 South, Elkhart. Garcia was traveling north on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a mailbox. Damage up to $2,500. 9:42 …read more.

Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to update the time of events. WARSAW — A pursuit of a stolen vehicle from South Dakota originated in Elkhart County late Friday night and came southbound into Kosciusko County on State Road 15 at about 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Warsaw Police officers assisted other agencies in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, North CR 150W, south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Driver: Logan D. Brown, 21, West CR 350S, Warsaw. Brown was traveling north on CR 150W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 10:12 p.m. …read more.

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

LEESBURG — Students in kindergarten at Leesburg Elementary School have recently been learning coding. The students use Bee-Bots, a computerized robot that looks like a bee, and an app called Scratch Jr. to learn the basics of coding. Coding with five and six-year-olds looks different. It isn’t a series of 0s and 1s. Instead, it …read more.

Leighton “Leigh” Blane Calloway, of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Parkview Warsaw, at the age of 56.  He was born Sept. 11, 1963, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Susan Marian (Campbell) Calloway and Carl Roman Calloway. On June 14, 2014, he was married to Lisa Dawn (Brooks) …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 10600 block North SR 13, Syracuse. A representative for South Shore Golf Course reported burglary. 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2100 block North CR 875W, Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, North CR 150W, near North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Jody L. Torpy, 52, East Barrington Place, Warsaw; and Aaron D. Schrock, 24, North CR 400E, Syracuse. Schrock’s vehicle was stopped on CR 150W at a stop …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg sixth-graders were recently visited by Lake City Bank for a week in December to learn budgeting skills. In fifth grade, students learned about the economy from the perspective of a worker when they went to JA Biztown. In sixth grade, they learned about the economy from the perspective of a consumer. Volunteers …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1300 block North Santorini Drive, Warsaw. Gabrielle N. Snethen reported theft. Value: $123. 4:36 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. An employee at Dollar General reported theft. Value: $8.40.   Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 1:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 200 block South Wray St., Atwood. Officers investigated a report of a fight. 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Kerny C. Jones, 66, South CR 250E, Peru. Jones was traveling south on SR 15 when a group of deer entered his path of travel. This …read more.

LEESBURG — Third graders at Leesburg Elementary School gathered for the twelfth annual Turkey Read Day on Nov. 26. Special guest readers included the coaching team of Warsaw Community Schools, with volunteers from Grace College and Combined Community Services. Students read in their pajamas throughout the day and celebrated with a Thanksgiving feast. Organizers would …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, with a full assist from Leesburg Fire Department, responded to a house fire shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at 303 S. West St. Milford Police Department heard the initial call and responded, observing flames coming out of a window. It wasn’t long before flames shot up into the …read more.

  LEESBURG — At approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Plain Township Fire Department and Atwood Fire Department were called to the area of 3422 West CR 600N, Leesburg to a fully engulfed vehicle fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson, who was at the scene, said the fire started in the engine compartment. All …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town Council approved a golf cart ordinance at its meeting held Monday, Nov. 11. Section two of the ordinance, which describes “operation of golf carts,” states that golf carts may be operated on the streets and highways within the town of Leesburg. It stipulates that golf carts operated on the streets and highways …read more.

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

LEESBURG — On Friday, Oct. 4, Leesburg Elementary School hosted its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Leesburg families with Hispanic roots brought in a wide variety of traditional foods, drinks and desserts to share together in a lively convivio (fellowship) in the school cafeteria to celebrate their heritage with other parents, students and staff members. …read more.

LEESBURG — The Fieldhouse is still looking for sign-ups for its two-day cheer clinic on Nov. 16-17. This event is open for any K-5th-grade students in area and surrounding counties. The cost is $40 for both days. The Nov. 16 clinic will be from 4-7 p.m. The Nov. 17 clinic will be from 11 a.m.-2 …read more.

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

WARSAW — A handful of towns will host elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and here’s a look at a rundown of contests: In Warsaw, four city council seats are up for grabs. Those include the following contests: In District 1, incumbent Republican Jeff Grose will face Democrat Sarah McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey; In District 2, Republican Josh …read more.

LEESBURG — Two candidates are seeking the Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer seat in the upcoming election, which will be held Nov. 5. Greg Anderson (R) is running against incumbent Clerk-Treasurer Michael Searfoss (D). MICHAEL SEARFOSS (D) Date of Birth:  March 17, 1955 A quick summary of your occupation or work history:  Retired from Dana Corporation, Syracuse; former …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: midnight Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Michael G. Bradley reported theft. Value: $100. 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Matthew E. Barfell reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.    North Webster Officers …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:06 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 100 block EMS B38B Lane, Leesburg. John Moesle reported criminal mischief to a building. 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 12000 block North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Officers investigated a report of intimidation. 2:53 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, …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 Detention Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:03 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 3300 block East CR 700S, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of theft and a protective order violation. 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 200 block West School St., Leesburg. Dollar General reported theft. 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, South SR 15, south of West CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Thomas M. Ogden, 60, Elmwood Drive, Wabash. Ogden was traveling north on South SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 9:19 p.m. …read more.

  MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Other events: Friday, Oct. 25 …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:33 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, East Washington Road, near East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Driver: John A. Neely, 25, Lark Lane, Warsaw. Neely was traveling west on East Pierceton Road when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

LEESBURG — Dual Language Immersion students have moved up to first grade at Leesburg Elementary School. This year, DLI is being taught both in the kindergarten and first grade levels. Many students are continuing to spend half of their day receiving lessons in English and half of their day receiving instruction in Spanish. This month, …read more.

LEESBURG  — The Field House host a Humans vs. Zombies game on Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a mix of tag and NERF gun battles. The cost is $5 for each child. The event is open to k-12 grade students. Participants may bring their own NERF guns and gear. The course …read more.

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

WARSAW — Two new Dollar General stores in Kosciusko County were approved for alcoholic beverage permits during the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. Lisa McKinney, a lawyer with Bose McKinney and Evans LLP in Indianapolis; and Margaret Buck, a district manager with Dollar General, were both at the meeting in regard …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, South CR 850W, north of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Austin F. Nickerson, 22, South CR 825W, Akron. Nickerson was traveling north on South CR 850W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …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 Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 11800 block North Pine Road, Syracuse. Janie C. Osborn reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Benjamin D. Guy reported theft. Value: $100. 9:32 a.m. …read more.

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 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 incidents: 3:39 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 100 block EMS T26H Lane, Leesburg. Daniel A. Zeringue, Jr., reported theft. Value: $405. 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 200 block South Main St., Etna Green. Nicholas L. Clark reported criminal mischief to a residence. 1:28 a.m. Tuesday, …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.

Robert “Bob” Nicholas, 93, Leesburg, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 8900 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. Dollar General reported criminal mischief. 1:12 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 4900 block South SR 19 and West CR 500S, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:23 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Katrina R. Okey, Steven G. Okey, and Linda D. Land reported criminal mischief to vehicles. 11:22 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 5000 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Kerry L. Morton reported theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1400 block East Smith St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 6:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 6600 block North 5th Trail, North Webster. Virginia K. Penn reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 6:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, …read more.

LEESBURG — A Leesburg man was arrested following an argument that allegedly turned physical when a skateboard was thrown, injuring another man. Karsen Green, 18, 204 W. Prairie St., Leesburg, is charged with battery, a class A misdemeanor; and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, a class C misdemeanor.  According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

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

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

WARSAW — HopLore Brewing announced Monday, Aug. 12, plans to open the company’s second location along Argonne Road corridor in Warsaw. “This announcement represents more than a year of planning for this next step in the HopLore Brewing journey,” said co-founder Stefan King, “Our second location will greatly expand our brewing capacity so that we …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: 8:39 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 200 block South Main St., Leesburg. Freedom Oil Express reported the use of a counterfeit bill. Value: $10. 3:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 8200 block West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Richard L. Yoder reported fraud. Value: $199.35. 3:37 p.m. …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Lutheran EMS and Leesburg Fire Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of CR 700N and CR 300E, Leesburg. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the accident. North Webster Fire Department was later called in to assist. …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Extension Director LEESBURG — This year’s Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association and Purdue Extension Kosciusko County’s beef twilight tour offers fun and fellowship for all area beef producers starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. The 20th addition heads back to the Leesburg area. All who attend will get …read more.

Carole Sue Shepherd, Warsaw, entered into Heaven at 8:03 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76. She was born on May 21, 1943, in Portland, Ore., to Nadyne Doris (Chandler) Deisch and Virgil Chester Deisch.  Carole was a 1961 graduate of Leesburg, High School in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans in four towns in Kosciusko County will need to conduct political conventions this summer to reduce the number of candidates appearing on the general election ballot to the maximum allowed by state law. Seven towns with populations of less than 3,500 — Claypool, Etna Green, Pierceton, Leesburg, North Webster, Mentone and Silver …read more.

  [weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

LEESBURG — The Field House, 4640 N. SR 13, Leesburg, will host a corn hole fundraiser starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support New Hope Pet Rescue in Syracuse. Registration costs are $40 per team in advance, and $50 per team at the door. Register at thefieldhouse.ezfacility.com. Community …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, Plain Township Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident in the area of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg. The rear-end accident occurred at East Armstrong Road, near EMS T25 Lane. Initial dispatch reports said a person involved in the …read more.

Wayne C. Johnson, 88, Leesburg, and a long-time Hobart and Wheeler resident, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Middletown, Conn., the son of Joseph A. Johnson and Vera May (Clark) Johnson.  He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1949. He proudly served his …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: 2:41 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2000 block North CR 100E, Warsaw. Amanda J. Scroggs reported the theft of a bicycle. Value: $150. 10:04 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 9400 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Myrtle I. Yates reported burglary. A jewelry box was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two Leesburg men were arrested after allegedly battering a man. Jacob Dakota Henson, 23; and Steven Gibson, 27, both of 211 E. Prairie St., Leesburg; are being charged with battery, a class A misdemeanor; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On July 1, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Drivers: Ellie M. Nieveen, 20, East Old Road 30, Warsaw; and Larry D. Hollingsworth, 59, East Huntington Street, North Webster. Nieveen was pulling her vehicle out of a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5600 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Sarah A. Gray reported the theft of keys. Value: $25.           8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Lakin L. Jackson reported fraud. Value: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. George Prater reported the theft of scrap metal. Value: $250. 6:19 p.m. Friday, July 5, 5400 block South CR 300E and East CR 550S, Warsaw. Officers were called to assist EMS with …read more.

Jerald James “Jerry” Phillips, 74, Huntington, (formerly of Leesburg) passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec, 7, 1944, in Huntington, to James A. & Helen Marie (Guynn) Phillips.  He grew up in Huntington and graduated in 1961 from Huntington Township High School. He was married on April 10, …read more.

LEESBURG – It’s back to the future for the oldest town in Kosciusko County. On Monday night, July 8, Leesburg Town Council will begin holding its meetings at the town hall building, located at 102 S. Pearl St., after several years of using the Plain Township office. Renovations to make the town hall accessible to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:36 a.m. Thursday, July 4, a report of rape was made in the 5800 block of South Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw. 9:57 p.m. Monday, July 1, 100 block East North St. and North Main St., Milford. Norfolk Southern Railroad reported a stolen electrical …read more.

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

Gary D. Saull, 82, Fort Wayne, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Kingston At Dupont in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. 

LEESBURG — In a house just west of Tippecanoe Lake, dozens of caterpillars in chrysalises lay in wait to transform into monarch butterflies, marvelous creatures well-known for their annual migration from the northern United States to more southern and warmer areas. The monarch butterfly population has rapidly declined in recent years, but one local woman …read more.

LEESBURG — The Field House south of North Webster on SR 13 held its ribbon cutting ceremony today, June 25. The indoor turf facility, located at 4640 SR 13, Leesburg, can be used for a variety of different sports and events. “We wanted to create an indoor facility so that people didn’t have to travel …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday, June 23, North Webster Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 110 EMS B5 Lane, just off of SR 13. First responders quickly requested backup, asking for a full assist from Pierceton Fire Department and a tanker assist from Leesburg Fire Department. Emergency personnel from Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This weekend Christian singer Michael Wayne Smith will be visiting churches throughout the area.

WARSAW — “Work release is not an option. He knows he will get sentenced and be incarcerated for a while. In an odd way, he is looking forward to it,” said John Barrett, attorney for Adrian Crabb, 20, 155 EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Crabb was sentenced to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:26 a.m. Monday, June 10, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Driver: Preston J. Yoder, 29, County Road 35, Middlebury. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 1000E when his vehicle struck a tree laying in the roadway. Damage up …read more.

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.

LEESBURG — Minor injuries were sustained by the two drivers involved in a collision at 3:03 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The accident was on East Armstrong Road at North CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Abraham E. Gordillo, 50, West CR 250S, Warsaw, driver of a 2016 Volkswagon GTI, complained of chest pain. Christopher R. Lackey, …read more.

LEESBURG — Drivers of two vehicles sustained minor injuries in a collision at Armstrong Road and CR 200E, shortly after 3 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30. The accident involved a Volkswagen GTI and a Ford Escape. Plain Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and North Webster Paramedics responded along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The …read more.

LEESBURG — A man was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after his vehicle struck a train car. At approximately 11:01 a.m. Sunday, May 26, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident on North Old Road 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. The crash involved a 2016 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:01 a.m. Sunday, May 26, North Old Road 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver: Cliffton W. Davis, 41, North Old Road 15 218, Warsaw. Davis was traveling north on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway and overcorrected. This …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.

LEESBURG – Penn shot an even 300 to Monday’s Bob Turner Classic golf event.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1500 block West CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to an animal complaint. 4:39 p.m. Monday, May 6, 300 block West Center St., Burket. Ginger A. Holloway reported a missing tire on a vehicle. Value: $200. 1:09 p.m. Monday, …read more.

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

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.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department was called to a residence on EMS T26B Lane, around 6:19 a.m. today, Sunday, April 28, for a possible house fire. Firefighters, upon arrival, found the homeowner had used a garden hose to extinguish an electrical fire at the residence. Firefighters checked the residence for any further fire and cleared …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, East CR 700N, near North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Marissa A. Raspiller, 25, Bear Creek Court, Leo; and Richard A. Barth, 69, Wedgewood Drive, South Bend. Raspiller was traveling east on CR 700N when she rear-ended Barth’s vehicle. …read more.

LEESBURG — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors will host its 26th annual charity golf outing on Monday, June 10.

LEESBURG — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 8:32 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 24. The accident was on CR 700N, at CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Both drivers were checked by Lutheran EMS and refused treatment. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene report Marissa Raspiller, 25, Bear Creek Court, Leo, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Friday, April 12, North SR 19, north of West CR 900N, Nappanee. Driver: Paul S. Brandon, 43, Elm Road, Bourbon. Brandon was traveling north on SR 19 when his vehicle went off the roadway, striking a utility pole. Damage up to …read more.