Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:46 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 100 block CR 1000S and CR 400E, Claypool. Police received a report of a vehicle upside down in a ditch CR 1000S and CR 400E, with nobody around it. 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 10700 block South CR …read more.

LEESBURG — Mike Ragan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee, has set 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, for a caucus to fill the vacancy on the Leesburg Town Council. The vacancy, due to the resignation of Larry Richey, is an at-large seat. The caucus will be held in the Leesburg Town Council Chambers …read more.

LEESBURG — Guten morgen, dobre rano, buenos dias, bonjour and good morning in American Sign Language are all ways Treleen Cox’s second grade students greet each other in the morning. These multi-cultural greetings began after several students expressed a curiosity about how to communicate in various languages. Due to the diverse backgrounds of students in …read more.

Jesse Avalos, 70, of Leesburg passed away on December 30, 2017 at Visiting Nurse Hospice in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary students recently studied the mathematics behind bottle flipping. This activity was the result of a math project created during the summer while participating in a math-science partnership class. The challenge allowed students to determine which brand of water bottle is the best to flip to land right-side up. To find this answer students …read more.

LEESBURG — Over 1,000 lanterns were placed along the streets of Leesburg, leading everyone to the old Leesburg fire house for the annual Candelaria from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. This year it was moved from the town hall to make it more handicap accessible.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg Candelaria and town Christmas party will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The party will be held in the Leesburg Town Hall building with free cookies and hot beverages, ready to warm up those who drove through the streets to admire the candelaria. Christmas carols will be sung, accompanied …read more.

John Edward Buhrt, 95, passed away on Nov. 21, 2017, at 9:39 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Milford. On April 3, 1949, he married Sarah Ellen Orr in Warsaw. She passed away Sept. 18, 1995. He farmed for 45 years in the Warsaw and Milford area. John graduated from Milford High School in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, East SR 14, east of South Packerton Road, North Manchester. Drivers: Todd J. Schoettmer, 41, East CR 125S, Akron, and Cary P. Groninger, 50, West Shilling Road, Mentone. Schoettmer rear-ended Groninger’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 6:01 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:47 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, West Old Road 30, east of North CR 520W, Warsaw. Driver: Carter M. Cottrill, 15, Rose Lane, Bourbon. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Driver: Charles A. Baer, 65, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff Department investigated the following incidents: 5:14 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 4400 North CR 475E, Leesburg. Police were called to a violation of protective order. 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 100 block EMS C28E Lane, Warsaw. Roger Lynn Long reported a theft an electric guitar, amp, four knife folders and …read more.

  Ronald Thomas Miller WARSAW — A Leesburg man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court Thursday, Sept. 28, on charges of fraud, money laundering and theft. Ronald Thomas Miller, 54, 6806 E. May Lane, Leesburg, was originally charged in February with securities fraud, a class C felony; corrupt business influence, a class C felony; money …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:42 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Kyra S. Conley, 42, North CR 1000W, Etna Green, and Cynthia K. Wilkinson, 52, West CR 500N No. 12, Columbia City. Conley’s vehicle sideswiped the Wilkinson vehicle when backing from a parking …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 5200 block East CR 500N, Leesburg. Stephen R. Ledgerwood reported the theft of a book collection and cash. 3:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. David Smolen reported fraud. 2:38 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:53 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Valerie E. Lukens, 32, South SR 19, Mentone. Lukens struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 8:04 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, West SR 25 and South CR 900W, Mentone. Drivers: Crystal Rodriguez, 31, East …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, North SR 15, south of West CR 800N, Leesburg. Driver: Tiffany R. Dove, 29, East CR 1150N, Milford. Dove was unable to avoid hitting a horse in the roadway. Owner of the horse is unknown. Damage up to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1700 block North SR 13, Pierceton. Howard Eugene Breedlove reported damage to a tractor. 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1300 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Derek N. Hill reported a hit and run accident. 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Driver: Ronald Baumgardner, 79, Tippy Downs Drive, Warsaw. After placing his order at the Penguin Point drive-thru, Baumgardner attempted to turn left but failed to clear the marque support and struck it with the left side …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: Midnight, Monday, Sept. 18, 5700 block East CR 1400N, Syracuse. Robert A. Carlson reported the theft of alcohol and a golf set. Value: $2,350. 10:28 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 100 block North Pearl Street, Leesburg. Travis J. Dice reported the stereo systems from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:19 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 9000 block South Smalley Lane, Claypool. Laura Marie Vanlake notified police of a potential crime. 5:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 3500 block South CR 700E and East CR 350S, Pierceton. Officials with REMC reported a pole was struck …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, South SR 25, north of South CR 400W, Warsaw. Driver: Emilio C. Macedonio, 33, 18B Road, Culver. Macedonio’s vehicle began to slide on the wet pavement in a curve, causing his vehicle to go off the road and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4500 block East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Leon L. Hershberger reported the theft of a firearm from his residence. Value: $325. 7:29 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4400 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Police were called to that location regarding …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:28 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, East CR 700N and North CR 300E, Leesburg. Driver: Alecia J. Ceballos, 42, Pike Shore Drive, Warsaw. Ceballos swerved to miss an animal in the roadway and hit a guardrail along the road. Damage up to $10,000. 2 …read more.

LEESBURG — At 5:06 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of CR 700N and CR 200E in Leesburg. Jeremy Green, Pleasant Acres Drive, Nappanee, was southbound on CR 200E and failed to yield to westbound traffic on …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, Leesburg Fire Department and Lutheran EMS emergency personnel were called to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of CR 700N and CR 200E in Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was also on scene. Samaritan Air Transport was originally requested but the request was later cancelled. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:23 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 1900 block Robin Drive, Warsaw. Timothy W. Madison reported the theft of items from a vehicle. 5:16 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 1900 block Robin Drive, Warsaw. Cheryl A. Brown reported her vehicle had been entered. 2:18 p.m. Monday, …read more.

LEESBURG — The Steve Dodds Charity Golf Event to benefit the Cancer Care Fund of Kosiusko County will take place Sept. 11 with two different shotgun starts.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Drivers: Virgil D. Slabaugh, 22, 15B Road, Bourbon, and Jeremy L. Chupp, 18, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Slabaugh and Chupp were following each other and were parking in a driveway. Slabaugh did not notice …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Brent T. Riley, 27, East SR 14, Claypool. Riley suffered fatal injuries. Riley’s vehicle left the roadway and collided with a ditch/embankment, and a tree overturning onto it’s …read more.

LEESBURG — Although she’s had a variety of jobs throughout her life, Barb Hetrick, Leesburg, has always made her main focus caring for others.

LEESBURG – The Tony Elliott Foundation announces a charity golf scramble to be held on Monday, Sept. 18, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:58 a.m. Saturday, July 29, North CR 700E, north of North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Driver: Wendi E. Lallier, 46, North Sawgrass Lane, Leesburg. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:59 p.m. Sunday, July 30, South SR 25, north of West CR 200S, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:52 a.m. Saturday, July 22, North Harper Road, north of East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Isaiah D. Richter, 21, North Harper Road, Leesburg. Richter lost control of the vehicle on a curve and struck a tree. Richter was transported from the scene for medical …read more.

LEESBURG — A tentative budget of $345,100 for 2018 was approved by members of the Plain Township Advisory Board Tuesday afternoon.This budget is a $128,000 reduction over 2017. Jerry Kammerer, township trustee, will be presenting the budget to the Indiana State Board of Accounts around Aug. 23. Kammerer reviewed the budget noting the general fund …read more.

LEESBURG — An opportunity to support the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, through a book signing of Richard Rose’s latest novel “The Gumshoe,” will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The purchase of a book will go toward the support of AWL. The event will take place at the Tippy …read more.

LEESBURG — Monday, July 10, at the Leesburg town council meeting, issues with a property on Harrison Street were discussed. Leesburg Street Superintendent Craig Charlton informed council members that Crouse Body Shop, Warsaw, has been contacted regarding towing a car at that property. Council members discussed the trash situation at this property as well. “The …read more.

WARSAW — Area service organizations play a huge role in satisfying the appetites of fair-goers at the Kosciusko County Community Fair with a variety of dishes and desserts. Three Lions Clubs maintain food booths at the fair: Leesburg, Lake City and Etna Green. Leesburg Lions Club serves soft serve ice cream, vanilla and chocolate in …read more.

[weaver_youtube aywxNDZMOag rel=0]   LEESBURG — A summer celebration was hosted by The Watershed Foundation Thursday evening, July 6, recognizing accomplishments over the past years and future projects. Guests gathered at the Tippy Creek Winery, CR 200E, Leesburg, for wine tasting, music, food and a common interest — preservation of the Tippecanoe Watershed. Lyn Crighton, executive …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:20 a.m. Monday, June 26, South Kinsey Road, north of West CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Carrie A. Bradford, 46, Rozella Road, Warsaw. Bradford struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 2:32 p.m. Monday, June 26, South SR 15 and West CR 700S, Warsaw. …read more.

LEESBURG — When Kryste Wallen began thinking about possible fundraising opportunities for the Teen Parents Succeeding program, she thought back to a golf outing she helped organize previously at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. That event was a success, and she thought the game of golf generally and the Tippy Lake Country Club specifically might …read more.

LEESBURG — The Kosciusko County IU Alumni will host a golf outing at Tippy Lake Country Club Monday.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:36 a.m. Monday, May 22, US 30 ramp and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeremy S. Lowe, 37, Park Street. Middleport, Ohio, and Jack W. Simison, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Lowe rear-ended Simison’s vehicle. Damage up to $25,000. 12:02 p.m. Monday, May 22, East …read more.

  LEESBURG — “I started getting involved (in politics) in 2012 on Joe Donnelly’s first run,” said Brian Smith of Leesburg. Smith is the chairman of the Kosciusko County Democrats. His interest in politics was peaked when he saw how Senator Richard Lugar was treated when he ran against Richard Mourdock, then state treasurer in …read more.

  LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting, Monday, May 8, Leesburg town council members offered the position of Leesburg street commissioner to Craig Charlton, Leesburg. Charlton, who has been acting as interim street commissioner since the departure of former street commissioner Brandon Queen, accepted the position. Charlton presented a detailed April report consisting …read more.

Lewis Grant “Bud” Neibert, 81, Leesburg, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born on July 7, 1935 in Leesburg to Riley E. & Jennie (Estep) Neibert. He was a lifetime Leesburg and North Webster area resident, graduated in 1953 from North Webster High …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:49 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, South SR 15 and West CR 350S, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryan T. Miller, 35, King Road, Plymouth, and Michelle L. Worley, 46, South Cr 400W, Warsaw. Miller rear-ended Worley’s vehicle. Damages up to $25,000. 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, …read more.

James Edward Loser, 92 of Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Leesburg.  He was born April 17, 1925 to James Clifford and Cecilla Blanche (Hatton) Loser in Culver. James was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart.  He moved to Warsaw, after serving …read more.

James Edward Loser, 92, Leesburg, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Tuesday April 18, 2017, in Leesburg. Arrangement are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joshua Robert Greene, 29, Leesburg passed away at 2:34 a.m. on April 14, 2017, in his residence. He was born, Dec. 2, 1987 in Goshen to Robert Greene and Jane Ciriello. On May 2, 2015 in Syracuse he was united in marriage to Natalie Arnold who survives. Living most of his life in Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 a.m. Thursday, April 13, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Drivers: Austin F. Nickerson, 19, South CR 825W, Akron, and Noah D. Ault, 19, S. Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Nickerson rear-ended Ault’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 5:55 p.m. Thursday, April …read more.

LEESBURG – Generosity on the green is now coming to Warsaw for the inaugural Parkview Foundation Warsaw Mission Fund Golf Classic on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the beautiful Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, East Harper Road and East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Taylor L. Patton, 30, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Patton advised she did not realize the road had a curve until she was in it. She applied her brakes to …read more.

LEESBURG — On Saturday, March 25, Leesburg Elementary Student Council members put their raking skills to the test at Camp Crosley. They were challenged to serve and “be the good” in the world as they worked together to rake mulch. The camp needed the mulch in their adventure areas refreshed to create a safer environment …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:19 a.m. Saturday, March 11, Anchorage Road and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Driver: Scott A. Freeman, 46, E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Driver’s front passenger side tire had come off and he was driving on just the rim. He attempted a left turn onto Anchorage …read more.

Tip A. Scott, 70, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

CHICAGO — A 53-year-old Indiana trucker from Leesburg could spend less than three more years in prison for a 2014 crash that killed five people on Interstate 55.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:42 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Driver: Walter L. Morris, 52, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Morris struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 4:38 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, North Main Street, south of West Boston Street, Syracuse. A female reported …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:43 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, East Market Street, west of South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. Driver: Alexander Ioannou, 34, East Wade Road, Warsaw. Ioannou struck two light poles. Damage up to $25,000. 8:48 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, Lake City Highway, west of CR 200N, Warsaw. …read more.

Fern Neff, 82, Crown Point, formerly of Goshen, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. She is survived by her two sons: Eric (Beverly) Neff, Dr. Brett (Betsy) Neff; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Doug Method; and her sister, Karen McCourt.  Preceded in death by husband, Donald L. Neff. Fern Neff was a retired elementary school teacher …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rostochak, 56, Leesburg, passed away at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Columbia City to Michael T. and Wilma I. (Werstler) Rostochak. He graduated in 1978 from Whitko High School in South Whitley and in 1982 from Huntington College in Huntington. He …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rostochak, 56, Leesburg, passed away  Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

LEESBURG — At 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department, Atwood Fire and Lutheran EMS responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on CR 600N in Leesburg. A female and two children were reportedly in the vehicle. All passengers were wearing seat belts, and no severe injuries were reported. None of the passengers were transported. …read more.

    LEESBURG — Modification of the Leesburg Town Hall Building was the main topic of conversation at the Leesburg Town Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 12. The Leesburg Town Hall Building does not currently meet the requirements of the American Disability Act, which requires that all public buildings be accessible by people who have …read more.

Colonel G. Thorpe Mitchell, United States Air Force (USAF), husband to Karen Mitchell, father to Brad Mitchell and son of Gerald and Marcia Mitchell, passed away Dec. 11, 2016. Born April 2, 1938 in New Kensington, Penn., Thorpe grew up along the East Coast and moved to Wilmette, Ill. in 1954 where he later graduated …read more.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born May 11, 1947 in Wolf Lake to David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. He grew up in Columbia City, graduated in 1965 from Columbia City High School and was …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Diana L. Albert, 67, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Albert hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot. Damage up to $5,000. 3:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, East Center Street, west of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

Sarah “Sally” A. Smith, Leesburg, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 85. She attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, graduating in 1949. She then attended Franklin College and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1953. While there she was a member of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, East CR 1000N, west of North Koher Road East, Cromwell. Driver: Christopher R. Doty, 24, South Main Street, North Webster. Doty lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Damage up to $25,000. 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. …read more.

Dorothy Lorraine Elliott, having recently celebrated her 80th birthday, passed away in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Dorothy was born Nov. 17, 1936 to parents, Ernest and Mable (Redding) Cremeens. She was born in Aladdin, Wyo. though the family moved to Leesburg when she was a young girl. She spent much of …read more.

WARSAW — A traffic stop on Tuesday, Nov. 15, led to the arrest of not only a suspected drug dealer, but also a driver who was driving on a suspended license and had possession of meth. Tracy Lee Bickel, 55, 50 EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg, was arrested on a charge of dealing in meth, a …read more.

WELLS COUNTY, ILL. — Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, 53, 7771 N. 500W, Leesburg, has pleaded guilty to six counts of reckless homicide, class 2 felonies and to false recording of commercial driver record, a class 4 felony, in relation to a 2014 crash in Will County, Ill. All other counts have been dismissed. He was originally charged with 15 counts of reckless homicide and two counts of false recording of a commercial driver record.

LEESBURG — At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran-EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg. No one was transported from the scene. All parties involved reportedly signed off according to officials at the scene. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

LEESBURG — Could Indiana have a second Hoosier be included in President-Elect Donald Trump’s inner circle? Even more so, could it be someone from Leesburg? Politico, an online political magazine, as well as Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s Farm Network, both posted today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, that chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, Kip Tom …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Highway Department maintains approximately 1,200 miles of roads. Every year crews put down fresh layers of asphalt on roads throughout the county.

Lorene F. (Lehman) Stookey, 89, Leesburg, died Thursday evening, Nov. 3, 2016. She was born June 16, 1927, the daughter of George Leroy and Christine (Kammerer) Lehman in Kosciusko County. Lorene graduated from Leesburg High school the same year as her husband to be, Martin E. Stookey and they were joined together in holy matrimony on May 29, …read more.

Mary V. Sprunger, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 7:08 p.m. Nov. 3, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 6, 1937 in Princeton, Texas to Robert Eugene and Audrey Augusta (Stone) Baker. Mary has been a resident of Kosciusko County and Leesburg since 1977, moving from Florida. She married Jacob W. Sprunger on Dec. 31, 1956 …read more.

Mary V. Sprunger, 79, Leesburg, died at 7:08 p.m., Oct. 3, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ricky Lee Groves passed away at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 in his Leesburg home. He was 53 at the time of his death. He spent most of his life in the Warsaw and Leesburg areas and was the son of Leland Herbert “Lee” and Mary Ann (Birtwhistle) Groves. He was born in Warsaw …read more.

Frank Knez Sr., 88, Leesburg, passed away at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 12, 1928 in Zeigler, Ill. to George and Elizabeth (Kalavaric) Knez. He graduated in 1947 from Zeigler High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on Jan. …read more.

Mary Catherine (Hensinger) Gunkel, 59, Leesburg, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born Dec. 15, 1956 in Fort Wayne to Daniel J. and Dorothy M. (Litchfield)Hensinger. She graduated in 1975 from Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne and on July 25, 1975, at the Queen of …read more.

Mary Gunkel, Leesburg, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Emily Young, 96, Leesburg passed away Oct. 18, 2016 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born March 12, 1920 in Boggstown to Ora and Zetta (Kinsley) Walker. She is survived by her son William Young of Leesburg. She was preceded by her husband Robert Young in 1988, as well …read more.

Ella R. Bradley, 68, Goshen, died Oct. 18, 2016 at 6:02 p.m. in Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 3, 1947 in Magoffin County, Ky. to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She married Cleo Bradley in 1976.  He died May 26, 1994. She was a homemaker and excellent mom and grandma. Ella …read more.

Emily Young, 96, Leesburg, passed away Oct. 18, 2016 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Carol Anne Werstler, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, at the age of 73. Carol was a 1961 graduate of Huntington High School. She was a 45 year resident of Kosciusko County. For a number of years she had worked as a …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931 in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed. One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse.  From that beginning fifty years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County Jail (now a museum), the Chinworth Bridge …read more.

Marie F. Case, 96, Leesburg, peacefully went home to be with her Lord Sept. 13, 2016 at Peabody Senior Community. She was born April 19, 1920 in Carson City, Mich. to Frank and Maude (Kilmer) Dailey. On June 3, 1939, she married Malcolm J Case who survives. She graduated from Carson City High School and completed …read more.

June Marie Vanator, previously of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Dekalb Health, Auburn. She was 84 at the time of her death. June was born to Larry H. and Violet (Little) “Gomar” Gommadinger on Nov. 6, 1931, in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Leesburg High School and a former member …read more.

Elaine Korth Loser, Leesburg, passed away at 9:27 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, at the age of 88.

LEESBURG — A fondness for good wines has developed into a new winery business for a rural Kosciusko County couple. Lori and Daniel Richcreek have opened Tippy Creek Winery at 5920 N. 200E, Leesburg. Recently the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the business recognizing its newest member. Visit Tippy Creek …read more.

Albert “George” Day III, 63, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

Wayne Albert Luchenbill, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend passed away unexpectedly in St. Joseph, Michigan, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at the age of 72.

MILFORD — Milford is among 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. The town received $41,911.62 for use in road surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. “Northern …read more.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake.

[weaver_youtube bhpF7iEK278 rel=0]   LEESBURG — Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture, was the keynote speaker for the annual Tom Farms appreciation dinner Thursday evening, Aug. 18. The evening included more than 470 guests and 30 members from the Warsaw and Wawasee FFA Chapters. McKinney shared with the guests what he hears …read more.

Jerry Lee Flatter, Sr. passed away at 7:19 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.

LEESBURG – The Leesburg Storm travel softball team will be hosting tryouts for its 14U and 16U softball teams.

LEESBURG – Sean Rowen claimed the title at the IGA Mid-Am at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Friday afternoon.