Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

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

Maple Leaf Farms aims to help foodservice establishments reopen this summer with its “Operation Operator” promotion.

Leesburg Council Member Tom Moore gave an update regarding the town’s septic system at the at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, July 13.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 100 block East Market St., Pierceton. Jamy A. Gregory reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. 9:02 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 9800 block East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Billy P. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Deborah R. Beer reported the theft of a dog from a building. Value: $5,000. 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 5400 block North CR 100E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Edward A. …read more.

News Release LEESBURG — Maple Leaf Farms continues to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, the company donated thousands of pounds of duck products to give back to its foodservice customers that have been affected by these hard times, and pledged to donate a portion of its e-commerce sales to furloughed …read more.

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

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:22 p.m. Monday, June 22, East CR 400N, west of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Makayla L. Stansbery, 24, West Spencer Street, Columbia City. Stansbery was traveling east on CR 400N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 2:40 …read more.

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

A motorist was arrested after he struck and injured a motorcyclist in Leesburg late Thursday afternoon.

At 5:21 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a rollover accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, June 12, East SR 14, east of South CR 450E, Claypool. Driver: Marie C. Carlile, 77, Westwood Lane 304, Rochester. Carlile was traveling east on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County Officers …read more.

  LEESBURG — At approximately 5:15 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a rollover accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time.  

Margaret Louise Raiman (Bolhuis) 93, Leesburg, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Hobart, Indiana surrounded by her children. On April 18, 1927, she was born in Roseland, Ill., to William and Adeline (Reitz) Bolhuis. She was united in marriage to Donald LeRoy Raiman on May 21, 1949, in Roseland , Ill. They …read more.

News Release LEESBURG —  Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident in Leesburg Thursday night. Shortly after 10 p.m. on June 11, emergency crews were dispatched to CR 700N, east of Harper Road, for a single motorcycle crash.  Personnel who initially arrived at the scene found two injured people, identified as Douglas Protzman, 63, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 4100 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Scott L. Harvey reported hitting a dog with a vehicle. 6:51 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. A representative for Echo Bay reported damaged property. 5:22 …read more.

Restrictions on long-term living in campers will likely be implemented in the near future.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Tippy Creek Winery, Leesburg, was approved for a beer retailer permit during a Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission virtual meeting on Thursday, June 4. Lori and Daniel Richcreek, the winery’s owners, were present at the meeting. Lori Richcreek said she and Daniel want to bring in no more …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: 11:29 a.m. Friday, May 29, Arlington Lane, north of Petro Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: David L. Smith, 84, Arlington Lane, Warsaw; and Sanjuana J. Galvan, 28, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake. Smith was backing out of a parking space and struck Galvan’s vehicle as …read more.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 22, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Lea A. Couture reported the theft of a boat. Value: $48,500. 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 500 block North Ward Lane, North Webster. Karen R. Rider reported criminal mischief. 8:11 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Dane E. Gans reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. 6:34 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 6600 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 3:37 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, South SR 15, north of West CR 350S, Warsaw. Driver: Jason W. Stromatt, 45, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Stromatt was traveling north on South SR 15 on a motorcycle when a deer entered the roadway. Stromatt sustained …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews LEESBURG – The pandemic didn’t prevent Leesburg’s annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, but its impact was apparent. Leesburg was one of the few towns that did not cancel Memorial Day events in Kosciusko County as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, but organizers limited the parade to …read more.

When the call came in for masks, due to the COVID-19 crisis, one Leesburg woman knew she needed to spring into action. Ever since, Marsha Frantisak of Leesburg has been making masks for United Way of Kosciusko County.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:06 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, North Fox Farm Road, south of South Side Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan M. Workman, 26, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Workman was traveling north on Fox Farm Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

A Leesburg woman was recently arrested after breaking into a residence while intoxicated.

LEESBURG — A community curbside meal event will take place from 5 p.m. until food is gone May 18.  The event will be held at the Leesburg Lions Club, located at 114 School Street in Leesburg. Stacy’s of Leesburg is preparing the food, with 275 meals to be given out to those in need. The …read more.

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

Maple Leaf Farms has donated 50 sets of bedding to Fellowship Missions, which offers emergency shelter and other assistance to those in need in the Warsaw community.

LEESBURG – The Leesburg Summer Recreational League is planning a summer ball season, aimed at beginning in mid-June.

WINONA LAKE — A Leesburg man was recently arrested after allegedly helping burglarize a residence in Kosciusko County. Mickey Dean Tubbs II, 26, 8071 E. CR 500N, Leesburg, is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine and theft, both level 6 felonies; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and driving while …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 100 block South East St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief and invasion of privacy. 7:23 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 400 block North Brown Lane, Warsaw. Brittany M. Fuller reported fraud. Value: $98. 9:48 a.m. …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: 4:05 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. A representative for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office reported criminal mischief to a sprinkler head. 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 5900 block North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Warsaw. Dara …read more.

Press Release LEESBURG — Tippecanoe Lake Country Club recently announced the opening of a new pool complex and eatery at its establishment. The new facilities being added to the Leesburg Country Club will be available beginning in the late spring or early summer. The new outdoor pool will feature a zero-entry end with water features, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Leela D. Farmer reported theft. Value: $200. 2:53 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 1:19 p.m. Saturday, April 11, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:37 a.m. Monday, April 6, North East Wawasee Drive, south of East Cinderella Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Denise J. Kelley, 57, Baytree Drive, Fort Wayne. Kelley was traveling south on North East Wawasee Drive when she swerved her vehicle to avoid striking an …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:35 a.m. Friday, March 27, North SR 15, north of West CR 800N, Leesburg. Driver: Scott D. Stine, 46, West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Stine was traveling north on SR 15 when three donkeys entered the roadway. One of the donkeys was struck …read more.

WARSAW – InkFreeNews reporters spanned out across Kosciusko County and beyond to check on how far gas prices have fallen. Below are photos of 19 gas stations in 14 towns – all taken on Wednesday, March 25. In Warsaw In Syracuse In Leesburg and North Webster In Etna Green In Atwood and Bourbon In Argos …read more.

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.