Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Credit Bureau Collection Services v. Jerry and Lottie D. Farmer, Winona Lake, $827.84 Cynthia Miller v. Larry and Tina Mcaffoose, Nappanee, $863.72 FR Syracuse v. Angela Hamilton, Warsaw, …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 13, 2014 Malia N. Holle, 31, 280 W. Lake St., Laketon, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 cash Gage Louis Trowbridge, 20, 502 E. Edgewater Dr., Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, April 13, 1:09 p.m. Burglary reported at the 4200 block of Sullivan Road in Leesburg. Friday, April 11, 4:05 p.m. Theft of a purse reported from a residence at the 1700 block of West 300 South in Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko County Historical Society provided this photo of the Stanley and Armstrong Garage in Leesburg. It dates to about 1914. The historical society believes it was the first automobile garage in Leesburg. From left are Joe Blodgett, John Armstrong, Frank Miller and J.M. Armstrong. Note the Goodyear sign above the men. The Armstrongs were a …read more.

President of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation George Robertson had a lot to tell the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at the April 11 meeting. First, Robertson showed the commission how Kosciusko County staked up in the annual Combined Ratings Corporate Survey. Robertson said this was a corporate survey of CEOs and site selectors asking “What do …read more.

Here is the event listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw CCAC Spring Challenge Baseball Tourney Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Adults: $5-1 Day, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Beth A. Stockdale v. Eric Baker, Silver Lake, $1,094 Garry Miller v. James Double, Syracuse, $3,875.66 George’s Grain Farm Inc. v. Rebecca Grall, $1,142.51 Kathy Pharis, Tippecanoe, …read more.

Ashley Helfers and Katy Lanae Ashpole have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for Wawasee High School Class of 2014. The two students will speak at graduation ceremonies Saturday, June 7. Helfers is the daughter of Jeff and Michelle Helfers, Leesburg. She plans to attend Purdue University majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences. During …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, April 7, 4:40 a.m. Burglary attempt by two subjects reported at 6800 block of South 700 East in Pierceton. Subjects shot at victim while fleeing the scene. Sunday, April 6, 1:23 p.m. A turkey collided with a truck …read more.

Matters were fairly open and shut at the April meeting of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission’s Kosciusko County Board hearing on April 3. Four businesses were slated to renew their alcohol permits, and all of the renewals were approved. Aloha on Detroit Street, Meijer on Lake City Highway, Stacy’s Sports Inn in Leesburg and Marsh …read more.

Leesburg’s Grace Brethren Church is gearing up for a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt and the public is invited to attend. Complete with food and live music beginning at 7 p.m., the glow-in-the-dark egg hunt will start at 8:45 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18. It will follow the church’s monthly Thirds in the Burg event. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: A&B Fabricating v. Christopher Hall, Goshen, $809.97 The Collection Company v. Ryan Lenfestey, Warsaw, $520.75 Tracey Miner, Pierceton, $1,635.95 Colliers Heating & Air v. Tara Prater, Silver …read more.

Here is the event listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw First Friday (April 4, Downtown) Re-Use, Re-Purpose, Re-Cycle – Goodwill Repurposing Lives Fashion Show, 6:15 …read more.

No injuries were reported in an accident on North SR 15 at Leesburg that happened shortly after 10 a.m. this morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Michael L. Lawson, 37, of New Paris, was traveling on CR West 600 North and, due to exhaustion, failed to stop at the stop sign for …read more.

The recipients of five Memorial Scholarships were recently announced at Debra Collier’s School of Dance. The scholarships, named in memory of former students Lori Rigsby, Jacquline Egolf, Ashleigh Bruner and Emma Martin and former dance parent Cindy Crane, were developed to offer opportunities to students through financial assistance and also encourage students through the recognition …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Green and Cates v. Harold Chandler, Charleston, W. Va., $1,722.68 Harkless Bend Condo Assc. v. Joanna Merriman, Goshen, $6,094 Helvey & Associates v. Cassandra K. Kent, Silver …read more.

Marjorie A. ‘Anne’ Sickmiller, 84, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. She was born on Aug. 12, 1929, in Wabash, Ind., to Walter Porter and Mabel Agnes (Yopst) Schlemmer. She graduated in 1947 from Wabash High School and attended the School of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 23, 12:50 p.m. Columbia Street near Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Ziyan Chen, 27, Walter Way, Warsaw; and Antonia T. Martinez, 22, West Street, Warsaw. Chen drove through a stop sign causing a collision with Martinez. Damages: up …read more.

Glenn D. Butler, 91, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 1:33 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake, Ind. He was born on Jan. 17, 1923, in Elkhart, Ind., to William F. and Bessie F. (Fultz) Butler. He was a lifetime northern Indiana resident, graduated in 1943 from Elkhart High …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Annie Zartman v. Steven Prater and Stephanie Shafer, Pierceton, $404 Patty Sweet, Warsaw, $589 Zachary Woodcock, Warsaw, $1,389 Canterbury House Apartment v. Joan and Thomas Brown, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 20, 2014 Ryan Michael Kennedy, 28, 73 Camino Del Oro, Rancho Santa Margari, Calif., arrested for two counts of battery to law enforcement, one count resisting law enforcement, one count public intoxication and one count disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Tyler …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 19, 2014 Jeffrey Lynn Mettler Jr., 34, 131 W. Railroad St., Etna Green, arrested for possession of salvia/synthetic cannabinoid, dealing in a look-a-like substance and visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $450 cash Earl Joseph Schafstall, 29, 131 W. Railroad St., Etna …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 16, 12:31 p.m. Officers investigated a theft at the 100 block of EMS W27 Lane in North Webster Sunday, March 16, 3:34 p.m. Officers investigating the death of a 23-year-old male who was found unresponsive at a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 16, 8:31 p.m. East 500 North and North 700 East, Leesburg. Driver: Kyler D. Mylin, 26, North 175 East, Warsaw. Mylin was westbound on 500 North when a vehicle passed him going the same direction, but cut …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 13, 2014 Brett M. Surfus, 43, 4317 Aboite Lake Dr., Fort Wayne, arrested on a warrant. No bond Lonny D. Hodges, 42, 4450 S. Mallard Rd., Mentone, arrested for possession of chemical precursors. Bond: $5,000 surety William Danny Reffitt, 57, 1342 …read more.

Ernest Jay Coy, 63, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his home on Tippecanoe Lake. Born on April 11, 1950, in Wolf Lake, Ind., Ernie was the son of Ernest Jay Sr. and Ruth Maxine (Gaff) Coy. He is survived by his wife: Connie S. Coy; a son: …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Jerri Townsend, Pierceton, $1,896.83 CM Long LLC v. Crystal Welsh, Warsaw, $1,594 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Dallas J. Rice, Milford, $4,714.02 Jerry …read more.

Leesburg Pack 3729 held its Pinewood Derby this past Saturday morning at the Leesburg Grace Brethren Church. There was a total of 16 entrants ranging from 1st to 4th grade with all the cars turning out awesome this year. While a round of applause and congrats goes to all our racers and the hard work …read more.

Joseph Laurence Gudas Jr., of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his residence. He was born on May 11, 1927, in Foley, Ala., to Joseph L. and Antonio Agatha (Arndt) Gudas Sr. He attended high school in Winamac, Ind., and served in the United States Air Force. He married Marsha …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 11, 2014 Kim Marie Littlejohn, 51, 2141 W. 250 S. Lot 56, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $199.50 cash March 10, 2014 Samuel Gene McGuire, 45, 821 E. Smith St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for burglary …read more.

A Leesburg man is planning to walk across the state of Indiana to raise awareness of and funds for the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Jeff Blair, 66, will make the 150-mile walk from the Indiana-Illinois border at Dyer, Ind., to the Indiana-Ohio border east of Fort Wayne from April 25 to …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Creditors’ Service of Indiana Inc. v. Ronald A. Baker, Warsaw, $1,878.05 Donn and Linda Baird v. Robert and Amy Flores, Syracuse, $5,358.60 Heidi E. Busz v. Julio Reyes Jr., Warsaw, $1,559.52 John D. Barrett LLC v. …read more.

As it was in February, a petition by Gustavo Munoz to rezone an old Pierceton restaurant from commercial to residential was tabled by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting March 5 in Warsaw. Munoz, who was not present at today’s meeting, appeared before the APC last month asking for the …read more.

By Kassi Rowland With the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers: planting season. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when approaching tractors and farm implements …read more.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:18 p.m. EMS W11 Lane. Driver: Marguerite L. Foster. Foster was driving a vehicle that ran off the road. She had no explanation for why it happened. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9:55 p.m. East 500 North. Driver: Alexis A. Cox, …read more.

Five local residents were arrested and charged Tuesday for drug related crimes after undercover officers completed a recent investigation. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies, converged on various locations yesterday to arrest the individuals who had allegedly previously sold illegal narcotics to undercover officers. The following individuals were arrested …read more.

Julia Frush was honored with the Friends of Extension Award during last night’s Kosciusko County Extension Annual Meeting. The meeting was held in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. It was a night of lightheartedness, sharing success, challenges and recognition. (To see the full year in review report, click HERE.) Frush has been …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 2, 2014 Kiyle Stephen Wagner, 26, 4164 N. Allen Ln., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $2,000 surety Lydon John Smith, 29, 215 EMS C31 Ln., Warsaw, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $2,000 surety …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 2, 5:35 a.m. Leaving the scene of a personal property accident reported at 1400 block of East 350 North/North 150 East in Warsaw. Saturday, March 1, 9:52 p.m. Phone harassment reported from a residence in Leesburg. Possible …read more.

Robert M. ‘Bob’ Bernthal, 82, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Mason Healthcare and Rehab in Warsaw, Ind. Bob was born on Dec. 9, 1931, in Stuttgart, Ariz., to Reverend Herbert T. and Lorena Bernthal. He was the youngest of four children. He grew up and attended …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 28, 2014 Zachary Henry Woodcock, 23, 405 Wexford Place, Warsaw, arrested for false informing. Bond: $1,000 cash Johnny Ray Greene, 50, 10104 Pineview Ln., Paintsville, Ky., arrested for failure to comply. Bond: $1,082.25 cash Brian K. Smoker, 54, 39 EMS T7B …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Feb. 27, 8:51 p.m. South SR 15 and CR 700 South, Warsaw. Driver: Alexandra Metzger, 17, North 700 East, North Manchester. Metzger was southbound on SR 15 when a northbound vehicle came into her lane, causing her to …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 28, 2014 Guillermo Hernandez, 36, 713 Hillside Dr., Warsaw, arrested for operator never licensed and identity deception. Bond: $350 cash Feb. 27, 2014 Matthew S. Dausman, 39, 4330 E. Levi Lee Rd. Lot 191, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2:13 a.m. Old Road 30 near South 325 East, Warsaw. Driver: Tiffany N. Koser, 27, 375 West, Columbia City. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:19 a.m. Old Road 15 near …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has updated their listing of roads that remain closed today due to high water. Other areas are marked with high water signs. Road Closings CR 250 West from CRs 700 North to 900 North CR 300 East from CRs 600 South to 700 South CR 400 West from CRs 700 …read more.

Tag L. Hunter, 50, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at his home. He was born on Nov. 21, 1963, in Bremen, Ind., to Frederick L. and Joan A. (Porman) Hunter. He grew up in North Webster, Ind., attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Ind., and lived in Ohio 17 years …read more.

Kosciusko County’s 911 Dispatch Center is warning motorists of a large section of black ice on SR 15 between CR 900 North and CR 1100 North. This is located between Leesburg and Milford. Melting snow and recent rains have already caused flooding and ponding problems and with tonight’s freezing temperatures, there are likely other roadways …read more.

We are continuing to gather information from state, county and city authorities regarding road closures due to high water. The following roads are closed. Please check back often as this list will be updated as the day(s) progress CLOSED County Farm Road from SR 14 to CR 1200 South CR 300 East from CRs 600 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

Dear Editor, I am greatly disappointed by the outcome of the recent HJR 3 marriage amendment legislation. Due to a handful of Indiana House Representatives — my own Representative Rebecca Kubacki included — Indiana citizens were denied a voice and a vote on this important issue. If Representative Kubacki TRULY believes in protecting the institution …read more.

The owner and two employees of a Leesburg gas station were taken into police custody last week and charged with selling synthetic drugs. The arrests followed an investigation that spanned several months. According to a Warsaw Police Department press release, police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office received complaints that Katie’s Kwik Mart, 101 S. …read more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGiVq96P_nU&list=PLddrIMwRTCioGtUwKsu95SVzgaTzNFZHe For every snow event that has hit Kosciusko County, StaceyPageOnline.com has provided a listing of delays, cancellations and similar notices for schools, factories and area businesses. As this latest winter event is expected to bring another 3 inches to 5 inches of snow and maybe even freezing rain today, we are again ready to …read more.

Jo Ann Bernthal, 70, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Mason’s Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw, Ind. She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Detroit, Mich., to Edward P. and Suzanna (Candell) Fielding. She grew up in Michigan, graduated from Edison Ford High School in Detroit, and was …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Claypool Mobile Home Park v. Kym Eriks, Rochester, $1,594 The Collection Company v. Adam and Charisse Gunkle, North Webster, $694.79 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Skyler A. Cone, Warsaw, $1,166.55 Mita K. Denton, …read more.

Clinton I. Butcher, 84, of Cicero, Ind., and formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Ind. He was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Vernon County, Wisc., to Rev. Isaiah J. and Hazel V. (Stelting) Butcher. He graduated in 1947 from Spooner High School …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:02 p.m. Old Road 15 near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Jeffrey A. Acton, 27, Rowland Ave., Leesburg. Acton lost control of his vehicle, slid off the roadway and the vehicle rolled over. No injuries reported. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:13 p.m. Breaking and entering reported in the 3900 block of Meadow Ridge Drive in Warsaw. Assorted electronics reported missing. Friday, Feb. 7, 3:42 p.m. Report of a name forgery on a mobile home title in …read more.

A Leesburg man is behind bars this morning after leading a Winona Lake officer in a pursuit near Oswego. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched this morning at 8:26 a.m. in reference to the driver of a vehicle who had fled Katie’s Kwik Mart, 100 N. Main St. (SR 15), Leesburg, after not paying …read more.

Initially called in as a head-on collision, a crash on SR 15 just north of Leesburg was fortunately not as serious. Plain Township/Leesburg Fire Department personnel, Multi-Township EMS and officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash involving two passenger vehicles. The initial report was that a pregnant woman complained of pain, …read more.

The February Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month is Automotive Unlimited Body Shop located at 101 Plum Street, Leesburg. Bob Barth began the business 40 years ago this year and his son Eric Barth works along side of Bob.  Automotive Unlimited Body Shop offers services such as custom restoration, insurance collision repair, …read more.

Norma Jean Littlejohn, 78, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 12:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. She was a homemaker and a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., since 1973. From 1990-2000, Norma lived in Florida. She was born May 5, 1935, in South Bend, Ind., to John Moore …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Davis Kohnen & Assoc. LLC v. Lisa Hite and John May, Warsaw, $1,604 Dewayne Busz v. Elaine Lackey, Warsaw, $1,399 Michelle and Steve Ritchie, Warsaw, $974 Glen …read more.

Dan Warren, 44, of Leesburg, has plead guilty to the felony offense of theft of government property. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Magistrate Nuechterlein is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 14 days in which to object to the magistrate judge’s recommendation. The charge was filed as a result …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Nicole M. Iwankowitch-Kelly, Milford, $4,515.13 Rent-A-Center v. Leann M. Ritenour, Warsaw, $1,248.33 Civil Collections

 The following civil collections have been awarded in …read more.

Local band He Said She Said has provided their schedule of upcoming performances to date. StaceyPageOnline.com welcomes local bands and establishments to provide their scheduled events as we being to put together a calendar featuring local entertainment. Saturday, Jan. 25 — Redwood Firewood Grill, 2604 Sheldon St., Warsaw Friday, Jan. 31 — Rulli’s Bella Luna, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Jan. 19, 10:36 a.m. Grace A. Williams, of 650 West in Warsaw, filed a missing person’s report. Sunday, Jan. 19, 6:38 a.m. Officers investigating reports of harassing phone calls at 2400 block of Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 19, 7:54 p.m. Armstrong Road near 475 East, North Webster. Driver: Tristan R. Mauk, 17, Blaine Street, North Webster. Mauk hit a patch of ice, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle. The vehicle hit …read more.

Francis G. ‘Fran’ Sheehan, 63, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at his home. He was born on Oct.17, 1950, in Blue Island, Ill., to Robert Thomas and Loretta Lillian (Bunyea) Sheehan. He grew up in Blue Island, and attended the public schools there. He moved to the North Webster, Ind., area …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

Roma Jean Maish, 82, of Leesburg, Ind., and Palm City, Fla., passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, Ind. She was born Sept. 16, 1931, in Swayzee, Ind., the daughter of Virgil and Ada (Ammon) Gowin. Roma’s husband of 44 years, Robert D. Maish, preceded her in death. Roma …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced yesterday that today, Jan. 16, SR 15 would face intermittent restrictions 3 miles north of U.S. 30, near Leesburg as INDOT worked to replace sensors in the road way. However, due inclement weather, the work has been rescheduled for a later date.  INDOT noted that the work will take …read more.

Among the agenda items for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday in Warsaw were two petitions by Workhorse International Holding. One petition asked for an exception to construction a communication tower and the other for a variance to permit construction within one mile of an existing tower. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Jan. 13, 8:31 p.m. Jennie Green of Warsaw reported someone got into her Facebook account. Monday, Jan. 13, 11:33 a.m. A domestic battery was reported in the 200 block of South Elm Street, Etna Green. Monday, Jan. 13, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 12, 10:11 p.m. 5000 block Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Drivers: Jomy Francis, 26, Lake Street, Warsaw; and Matthew G. Hamman, 18, Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Automobile collision. Damages: more than $1,000 Sunday, Jan. 12, 9:29 a.m. Hatchery Road near …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Jan. 9, 4:16 p.m. SR 19, south of CR 200 South, Mentone. Driver: Phillip L. Talarico II, 26, Shordon Road, New Haven. Talarico was was attempting to pull over for an ambulance when he ran off of the …read more.

Tyler S. Haines has announced his candidacy for Judge of Kosciusko County Superior Court II in the May Republican Primary. Haines, 52, is a native of Kosciusko County and has practiced law out of his Leesburg office since 1992. He is also a registered architect. For the past 21 years, Haines has engaged in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube JohPfVp9-1Y rel=0] Once again, our readers have provided us with some pretty amazing photos and video as we requested. Earlier this week, we asked on our Facebook page for any existing video from the onboard cameras inside plow vehicles. We received some video and photos from those men and women who were working long, hard …read more.

Madelyn Noel Stephenson, 19, of Granger, Ind., and formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Jan. 3, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Madelyn was the daughter of Pam (Chad) Smith of Granger and Jason Stephenson of Milford, Ind. Madelyn studied dance at LeeAnn Stewart School of Dance, attended Leesburg Elementary, Lakeview Middle …read more.

A 19-year-old former Leesburg woman died from injuries sustained in a Friday morning crash in Marshall County. According to local family members, Madelyn Stephenson, of Granger, died from her injuries sustained in the crash that happened around 11 a.m. Friday on U.S. 31 near 7B Road north of Plymouth. Police said Stephenson was southbound on …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a snowmobile accident which occurred Thursday at approximately 6:30 p.m. Keith Hochstetler, 31, of Milford, sustained serious internal injuries as a result of the accident. Hochstetler was operating his snowmobile along with some friends in the area of CRs 600 North and 150 West on private property in Leesburg. Investigating …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Richard Allen, Warsaw, $273.15 Larry F. Anglin, Goshen, $369.94 Gregory W. Chalfin, Elwood, $939.96 Ricky D. Daniels, Warsaw, $643.01 Richard D. Gaylord, …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Berger Farms Inc. v. Kirk W. Depoister, North Webster, $1,594 The Car Company v. Linda Chupp, Centreville, Mich., $1,094 Commerce Bank v. Susanna Gibson, Leesburg $11,258.19 Credit Bureau Collection …read more.

John Sicks, 55, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Dec. 22, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on Oct. 21, 1958, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Dan and Betty Jo (Schirm) Sicks.  He was a US Navy veteran having served on the USS Kitty Hawk. He was employed by Tranter Graphics. John was a dual …read more.

Albertis J. Mickem, 78, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 2:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Middlebury, Ind., to Melvin V. and Evelyn (Nettrouer) Mickem. He attended Middlebury Public Schools and moved to the local area in 1951 from Elkhart, Ind. On Oct. 3, 1958, …read more.

[weaver_youtube -v9ItHuBHpU rel=0] Christina Archer has many fond memories of the Leesburg Candelaria from her childhood and when her own children were young. Archer moved to Texas in the 90s, and, after a few especially cold and rainy winters, the tradition snuffed out. When Archer moved back to Leesburg in 2010 she decided to revive the …read more.

Mark L. Archer, 52, Leesburg, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Nov. 15, 1961, in Goshen, Ind., to Norman and Jo Ann (Heaton) Archer. He graduated in 1980 from Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw, Ind., and was a lifetime Leesburg, Ind., …read more.

As snow fell persistently over the weekend, and temperatures remain below freezing, slide-offs were a real problem. Four slide-offs were reported on SR 15 north of Leesburg early Sunday morning, and a slide off in Silver Lake on Saturday sent four people to the hospital. (See related story) Several other slide offs occurred over the …read more.

Indiana State Police have released information on the 10 a.m. Dec. 13 crash at the Old Leesburg Mill. The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck, Mark Archer, 52, Leesburg, died later that day. However, his death was not due to the accident. Archer’s truck was eastbound on VanBuren Street, continued across the railroad tracks and …read more.

The town of Leesburg will host its annual Candelaria and Christmas Party this Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Hundreds of luminarias will light the historic brick streets beautiful on a snowy evening. Then join your friends and family at the old Town Hall downtown for hot chocolate and homemade …read more.

Initially reported as a fully engulfed house fire, Atwood and Leesburg fire departments responded to 3787 N. 400 W., Warsaw at about 10 p.m. Monday. The home, owned by Dawn M. Klinger, 3787 N. 400 W., Warsaw, was heavily damaged in the blaze. Atwood Fire Chief Mike Harmon said the fire was determined to have started …read more.

It appears that the 3rd annual induction into the Kosciusko Innovation and Entrepreneur Hall of Fame this Wednesday, Dec. 11, will have a record turn-out. Only a hand-full of tickets remain. This year’s inductees into the Hall of Fame are: John Byrd and John Hand of Othy/Symmetry for the orthopedic industry Tom, John and Jack …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Dec. 8, 9:38 p.m. SR 14 near 450 West, Silver Lake. Driver: Trevor L. Pace, 24, Julia Street, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:26 p.m. Old Road 30 near Riverwood Ranch …read more.

A Leesburg man was arrested for drunk driving Tuesday night after he ran his pickup truck off of the road and began driving recklessly through a field. Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department was called at 8:37 p.m. last night for what was initially reported as an accident on the curve at CR 100 East and CR …read more.

Just before 5 a.m. this morning a passerby called 911 to report a fire in the Patona Bay resort area that had already destroyed one trailer and had spread to a second. The Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department was called to the scene at 30 EMS T33I Lane, which is a summer resort area. According to …read more.

Kosciusko County will more than likely not receive federal assistance due to a Nov. 17 storm. Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock broke the news to the county commissioners this morning. Rock said, “The odds are against us for that federal declaration” in regards to the Nov. 17 storms and tornadoes that moved through …read more.

Everett and Marie (Eby) Tom celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 30 with a family get together and dinner in Fort Wayne, along with a trip to Tennessee. They were married Dec. 6, 1953, in The Bethany Church of the Brethren in New Paris. Their children are: Kip Tom (Marcia McNagny), Leesburg; Melinda (Russ) Woda, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome seven new members, whose terms began in November, to its 23-member board of directors. New board members include Ron Baumgartner, Kevin Deardorff, Jennifer Hollar, Dana Krull, Jon Roberts, Christine Sands and Kip Tom. Ron Baumgartner lives in Syracuse. He is the president of The Papers Inc. …read more.

LEESBURG, Ind. – Maple Leaf Farms was recently presented with a plaque in appreciation for the company’s annual support of the Boomerang Backpack program at Leesburg Elementary School. This is the second year that Maple Leaf Farms has supported the program at the $5,000 level. The Boomerang Backpack program distributes free, healthy weekend meals for …read more.

[weaver_youtube gsbMP6KHKjs rel=0] (Video by Alyssa Richardson) Article by Deb Patterson and Alyssa Richardson (Photo provided by Deb Patterson) While on hold to his insurance company Randy Jessup told us what happened at his residence at 1241 E. Mock Road, southeast of Milford. He and his son Van had made it to the basement. “We heard …read more.