KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Annual Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Dinner, Dance and Auction is being held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The theme for this year’s event is “A Nautical Night Under the Lights – Set Sail for A Night of Giving.” …read more.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1930 in Pierceton, to Cecil H. and Rachel Ann (Friend) Paulus. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated in 1948 from Columbia City High School. He was a United States …read more.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13, & Cr 500N, North Webster.

[weaver_youtube qc6aUhjoT18 rel=0] (Video and photos by Deb Patterson) LEESBURG — An Illinois man and a Cromwell teen are in critical condition following a two-vehicle accident at CR 700N and CR 200E. The accident occurred around 2:56 p.m. Emergency personnel arrived and extracted five individuals from two separate vehicles. Benito Lozano, 34, Auroa, Ill., was …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are responding to a personal vehicle accident at CR 700N and CR 200E. One person was airlifted from the scene. There are reports of approximately two being transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Motorists are advised to avoid this intersection for about …read more.

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942 in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. She worked at the Animal Medical Center …read more.

LEESBURG – The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County announces this year’s date for the Steve Dodds Charity Golf Event at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club is Monday, Sept. 12.

Judy Wagoner, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Nov. 14, 1942, in Muncie the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Fisher) Cumings, attended Cowan High School and graduated from North Webster High School. Mrs. Wagoner worked at the Animal …read more.

David M. Stahl, 71, former Alexandria resident, passed away as a result of heart complications at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

LEESBURG – The Ivy Tech Scholarship Open presented by Ice Miller Legal Counsel was held Friday, July 15, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and Sale of Champions is a special time for 4-H’ers as efforts are rewarded through the sale of their 4-H animals. The efforts of one 4-H’er were recognized by buyers from over 16 states, bringing in the top dollar for the evening and a standing ovation from every …read more.

SYRACUSE — Branden Collins, 31, Leesburg, suffered facial lacerations following a one-vehicle accident at 4:35 a.m. today, Thursday, July 14. The accident was on US 6, west of CR 35, north of Syracuse. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report Collins was traveling west on US 6, in a 2006 Dodge 1500, when a …read more.

LEESBURG — The public is welcome to attend The Watershed Foundation reception at Tippy Creek Winery, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 30. Learn more about area lakes and TWF’s approach to solving water quality challenges and how to make a difference. Appetizers and a wine tasting will be provided. Dress is casual. Tippy Creek Winery …read more.

LEESBURG — Wine aficionados will no longer have to travel far to enjoy a glass of wine. Tippy Creek Winery, located at 5920 N. CR 200E, Leesburg, features wine, fermented on location, wine slushies, hard cider and pitchers of sangria. The winery also provides wine tastings and wine flights for those wanting to experience multiple flavors in …read more.

The Papers Inc. is one of six defendants in a civil lawsuit filed Monday, June 6, by Atta Belle Helman and Larry Dwayne Helman, 9174 E. Doswell Blvd., Cromwell. The suit stems from the death of Atta Helman’s son and Larry Helman’s twin brother, Gary Helman, on Aug. 25, 2014. The Helmans are requesting a …read more.

Sally A. Phillips, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 10, 1946 in Warsaw, to Eldon and Louise (Watkins) Clayton.

WARSAW — A mobile home fire occurred at Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 1692 CR 200E, Warsaw around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. Warsaw Fire, Plain Township Fire, Winona Lake Fire and Lutheran EMS responded the the scene. At the time of the fire the residents weren’t home. One puppy was left in the trailer and …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Coroner Anthony Ciriello has advised that positive identification has been made on the fatality victim from Monday morning’s accident, east of Leesburg. Richard E. Prescott, 84 Leesburg, formerly of Syracuse, was identified by last evening, May 31, by Forensic Odontologist Dr. Craig Nelson at the Northeast Forensic Center, Fort Wayne, by …read more.

Richard “Dick” Prescott, 84, Leesburg, passed away on May 30, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1931 in Union City, to Henry and Helen (Potter) Prescott.

Sally A. Phillips, 70, Leesburg, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department LEESBURG — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a fiery single-vehicle traffic fatality that occurred early this morning east of Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 4:09 a.m. to the area of Armstrong Road, east of CR 200E, …read more.

MILFORD — Lutheran EMS and the Milford Fire Department are responding to a two vehicle accident at CR 1350N and CR 400W.

LEESBURG — Leesburg residents, and more, enjoyed the annual Memorial Day parade, which started at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30. People lined the streets of Leesburg all along the parade route, from city hall to the town cemetery. Families were settled in their lawn chairs, laughing and enjoying their time together while the parade got …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With $28 million invested around the Barbee chain of lakes, the board placed pressure on Crane Systems and Pumps to extend the warranty on the type one grinder stations and to do so in a timely manner.

A. John Dierickx, 93, residing in South Bend, passed away at 10:52 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. John worked for Studebaker Corporation for 24 years, then with Sibley Machine and Foundry for years 20 years. At the age of 82, John retired from Pony Express Courier where he …read more.

LEESBURG — A collision between a Toyota minivan and a GMC pickup truck occurred on SR 15, just north of Leesburg at approximately 3:30 p.m. today, May 17. No one was transported by Lutheran EMS to the hospital. All parties involved signed off. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The board wanted to know how long Crane would stand behind their repairs, requesting the company extend its five-year warranty to something more substantial. Walt Erndt, vice president and general manager of the Municipal Group said the team would take the idea back to the president and present an option to the board by Friday, May 13.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:14 p.m. Monday, May 9, SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Kenny R. Stapleton, 49, West canal Street, Wabash. Stapleton went off the roadway and struck a guide wire to a utility pole. Damage up to $1,000. 10:11 a.m. Monday, May 9, …read more.

LEESBURG — Brooks Lee Kuhl, 34, 4057 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg, has been arrested on charges of theft. He was booked into the county jail early today, May 9, by North Webster Police. The charge, originally a class A misdemeanor, has been enhanced to a level 6 felony due to a theft conviction Sept. 11, …read more.

LEESBURG — The Town of Leesburg Board met in order to discuss, among other things, the status of the Church Street paving project on Monday, May 9. Despite having paid for the work last year, the repaving of Church Street is still unfinished. The board discussed a variety of methods that might help move along …read more.

Marie Corenne Kempher, age 99, Mattoon, Ill., formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Life’s Journey Mattoon.

NEW PARIS — Residents from Leesburg, Syracuse and Warsaw were among drivers of four vehicles involved in an accident at 4:54 a.m. today, April 26, at SR 15 and CR 146, just south of New Paris. Anthony Ganshorn, 29, Leesburg, suffered face and head injuries and complained of pain to the chest and shoulders. Bradley …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department, Milford Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory are at the scene of a large field fire on CR 800N, between SR 15 and CR 200W. The fire appears to have started near the residence of Jesse Miller, 1176 W. CR 800N, in a field owned by DP & P …read more.

Donald LeRoy Raiman, 90, Leesburg, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Jan. 12, 1926, he was born in Harvey, Ill. to Mathias and Mary (Metz) Raiman. He was united in marriage to Margaret Louise Bolhuis on May 21, 1949, in Roseland, Ill., who survives. Donald served …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary PTO members are looking to make a difference for students in a colorful way. At 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, the community is invited to join in on the first ever Leesburg Family Color Run, taking place in Winona Lake on the Heritage Greenway …read more.

LEESBURG — One person suffered minor injuries after a Ford vehicle struck a tree on CR 450N, east of CR 375E. Lutheran EMS and Leesburg Fire Department responded to the scene. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Margaret Williams, 34, 7849 N. CR 400E, Leesburg, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 12:24 a.m. Saturday, April 2, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Fowler reports on March 22, he responded to a female flagging down a vehicle and …read more.

LEESBURG — 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.

UPDATE — The Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team is investigating a crash between a motor driven cycle and a SUV that occurred on Old Road 15 near Leesburg Sunday evening, March 20, that has left a Warsaw man in critical condition. Preliminary investigation by the Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. team indicates that at approximately 6:58 p.m. a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:09 p.m. Monday, March 14, East Levi Lee Road, west of North Old SR 15, Leesburg. Terri L. Stump, 58, North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Struck a raccoon. Damage up to $5,000. 11:08 p.m. Sunday, March 13, North SR 15, south of West CR …read more.

Edward S. “Ed” Ganczak, 69, of Elkhart, and formerly of Leesburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 10, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center.

Mary Elizabeth Besson, age 93, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary School is proud to announce the “Champions of the Month” for February 2016. These students showed exemplary behavior in and out of the classroom. They learn like a champion, listen like a champion and work hard like a champion. They are respectful, responsible …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday evening, March 9, following a two-vehicle accident near Leesburg. A gold 2000 Ford Focus, driven by Rebecca M. Burton, 26, North CR 475E, Leesburg, was northbound on CR 200E, approaching the two-way intersection at CR 700N. Meanwhile, a brown 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Travis J. …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to an area hospital following a car/truck accident at CR 700N and CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded. The accident was between a Ford car and a Chevrolet pick up truck. Both vehicles came to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:46 p.m. Friday, March 4, North SR 13 and North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Jordan T. Elliott, 20, EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse, and Jillinda Corson, 45, East Promontory Point Drive, Syracuse. Elliott’s vehicle struck the back of the Corson vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 4, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5, Dj. Milford Duffy’s Pub and Grub 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, karaoke. 10 p.m Friday, March 4, DJ. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Gunslinger. 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, karaoke with Jhon Huss. Lizard’s Bar Friday, …read more.

LEESBURG —Clunette United Methodist Church will host an auction of several of Jack Powell’s beautiful oil paintings Friday, March 18 at the Leesburg Lions Building on School Street in Leesburg.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, East Defreese Road, south of EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Michael J. Shenefield, 50, North SR 13, Syracuse. A tree fell onto Shenefield’s vehicle while he was driving on DeFreese Road. Damage up to $5,000. 9:29 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, died at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born April 16, 1957, in Brownsville, Texas, to Olivia Aguilar, who is deceased. He worked 25 years at RR Donnelly and Sons as a material handler in the west plant pressroom where he met his wife Sheila …read more.

Roberto Aguilar, 58, Leesburg, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

LEESBURG – The first-ever Leesburg Family Color Run is set for May 14.

LEESBURG — The body of the second individual who fell through the ice at a Leesburg quarry has been recovered. Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., was located at approximately 11 a.m. this morning and recovered from the quarry around noon today, Feb. 22, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello. The first individual Dustin Reaker, …read more.

UPDATE: Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of Dustin Reaker, 29, Bremen, from the Leesburg Quarry Sunday around 7 p.m. The investigation revealed that Dustin Reaker and Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., possibly went ice fishing Friday night and never returned. Stattler is still missing. Indiana Conservation officers will resume the search today.   LEESBURG …read more.

Mikel Neer, age 56, of Leesburg, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in North Webster. He was born to Richard D. and Phyllis Jean (Grubbs) Neer in Columbia City, on Aug. 21, 1959. Mikel was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He is survived by brothers Giles (spouse Jennifer) Neer of Akron; …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, East CR 500N and EMS T8 Lane, Leesburg, Driver: Benjamin C. Rhodes, 41, EMS T14 Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, South CR 400E, south of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, East CR 450N, west of North CR 475E, North Webster. Drivers: Shelby L. Swartz, 19, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Marcella S. Phillips, 72, Fir Road, Tippecanoe. Swartz’s vehicle struck the back of the Phillips vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, South SR 15, south of West CR 400W, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory R. Patrick, 36, Heron Boulevard, Warsaw. Patrick’s vehicle went off the road, through a fence and collided with a utility pole. Damage up to $5,000. 10:10 p.m. …read more.

LEESBURG — It was a brief yet productive meeting for the Leesburg Town Council Monday evening, Feb. 8. The council approved the trading of its current bobcat, utilized by both the street and sewage departments, as well as heard an update on the recent visit of a state auditor. The discussion of whether or not …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 8900 block North SR 15 and West CR 900N, Milford. Tom Farms reported a hit and run accident. 9:04 a.m. Monday, Feb 8, 100 block EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg. Kevin T. Stone reported a burglary. Missing items include …read more.

[weaver_youtube mAFWxc0H70Q rel=0]   FORT WAYNE — Conservative farmer and businessman Kip Tom, Leesburg, hit the airwaves on Saturday night with the first television advertisement of his campaign for Congress in Indiana’s 3rd District. “As a political outsider who has grown a family business and created jobs in our community, the positive reaction we are …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:24 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, East US 30, south of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Courtney R. Freeman, 26, North CR 325E, Warsaw, and Sarah N. Huffman, 47, West CR 600S, Claypool. Freeman struck the back of the Huffman vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:09 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Rachel M. Laughlin, 26, South Etna Street, Etna Green. Laughlin attempted to slow her vehicle in traffic due to other accidents when her vehicle slid off the roadway, rolled …read more.

Maurice E. Morrison, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 29, 1936, he was born in Pierceton to Walter and Irene (Froh) Morrison. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he was former owner of Roto Rooter of Kosciusko County, where he served for 45 …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, and one to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Thursday evening, Jan. 28, following a one-vehicle rollover accident in Leesburg. At approximately 9:53 p.m., officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports that a gray 2002 Toyota, driven by A. Din, 45, West Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, had …read more.

LEESBURG — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a report of a rollover accident on SR 15 near Plum Street, in Leesburg. The accident involved only one SUV.

Debora Jo “Debbie” Shoemaker, 61, Leesburg, passed away at 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in her residence. She was born on Jan. 14, 1955, to Willis Eugene and Sara (Stutzman) Berkey in Pigeon, Mich. She grew up in Warsaw then moving around the country, returning back to Leesburg in 2007 after she retired from …read more.

Debora Joe ‘Debbie’ Shoemaker, 61, Leesburg, passed away at 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in her residence. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Lowell D. “Red” DeRossett, 74, Leesburg, passed away at 2:13 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. On May 12, 1941, he was born in Lancer, Ky. to Henry and Lizzie (Herd) DeRossett. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Pollock in Warsaw on July of 1979, who survives. Lowell …read more.

Al Reed Robinson, 86, Leesburg, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born March 25, 1929, Audrain County, Mo., to Al Newton and Bertie Ellen (Munday) Robinson. He entered the US Army on Jan. 20, 1947, and was honorably discharged after a second enlistment. He married …read more.

LEESBURG — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a vehicle fire located at 380 W. CR 350N, Leesburg, near North Airport Road and Riverlawn Drive.

Jerry L. Richardson, 64, Leesburg, passed away, surrounded by a loving circle of family and dear friends, at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, following admission the previous morning at Kosciusko Community Hospital. A lifetime resident of the area, Jerry was born Aug. 17, 1951, to William (Bill) and Mary Richardson and spent his early years …read more.

LEESBURG — The Dog House training, boarding and grooming facility is hosting its first, fully sanctioned Barn Hunt trial starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16-17, 4640 N. SR 13, Leeburg, just south of North Webster. Barn Hunt is a fun, competitive event for dog owners where their pets sniff out rats in …read more.

WARSAW — Bruce E. Yeazel, 27, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a one-vehicle accident on West CR 400N, west of North CR 150W, Warsaw, at 1:01 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. Yeazel complained of pain to the face. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies report Yeazel was eastbound in a 2001 …read more.

UPDATE: Michael Smith, 25, Rochester, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after complaining of leg pain following a one-vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. today, Jan. 13. The accident was near 7666 N. SR 15, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Master Deputy Sheriff Shane Bucher determined Smith was northbound on SR 15 and for an unknown reason, his …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council was business as usual during its monthly meeting held Monday evening, Jan. 11.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Alyssa A. Hatfield, 28, Highlander Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 1:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, East Van Buren Street and South Pearl Street, Leesburg. Driver: …read more.

Jerry L. Richardson, 64, of Leesburg, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department, with a full assist from Milford Fire Department, along with the ladder truck from Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory, are at the scene of an attic fire. At approximately 2:30 a.m. today, Jan. 7, the fire department was initially notified of smoke in the attic at 308 E. Van Buren Street. Firefighters …read more.

LEESBURG — A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Plain Township Trustee’s office, 34 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, for the purpose of filling the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of Dan Gast, who submitted his resignation effective Dec. 31, 2015. as a Plain Township advisory board member. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:51 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 6000 block North Old SR 15, Leesburg. Buddy E. Kuczewski reported a battery.

LEESBURG — The passenger car was traveling north on SR 15 when the driver began to go off the road on the right. The driver overcorrected, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers, striking a semi traveling south on SR 15.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:03 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. Daniel J. Hall reported the theft of mail. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 300 block East Main Street, Warsaw. Officials at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 100 block EMS R4B1 Lane, Pierceton. Stephanie A. Stratton reported paying for work to her residence that was never attempted or completed. 12:13 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4500 block East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. David W. Jessie reported …read more.

LEESBURG — Students in sixth grade at Leesburg Elementary had the opportunity to use real world examples to see if they could make their money grow. Each student followed their own stock on NASDAQ over the course of eight weeks. They were in charge of calculating the amount gained or lost per one share for …read more.

LEESBURG — In a brief meeting of the Leesburg Town Council, held Monday evening, Dec. 14, the council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to remove local voting districts. The idea behind the ordinance is to make all Leesburg elected officials at-large, meaning the town as a whole elects each person. The council also voted …read more.

Barbara Shepherd, 75, Leesburg, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, in her residence. She was born April 20, 1940, in Columbia City, to Charles and Helen (Gebert) Wolfe. She has been a resident of Kosciusko County since 1966. On Dec. 26, 1965, she married Russell Hursey who died Aug. 31, 1994. Then on …read more.

LEESBURG — On a day where it was unseasonably warm and felt more like a spring day, luminaries lined the roads in the town of Leesburg during the Candelaria celebration Saturday evening, Dec. 12.

LEESBURG — A small crowd gathered at Leesburg’s Clover Park on an unusually warm December morning to celebrate the second annual dedication of the town’s life-size nativity. The nativity has become a local icon of sorts. It first came to Leesburg in 1965, when the Heierman family, which owned the People’s State Bank, purchased it in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:42 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, East CR 550N and North CR 100E, Leesburg. Driver: Joshua A. Brown, 31, South Henry Street, Milford. Brown complained of pain to the head and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Brown’s vehicle drove through the intersection at …read more.

LEESBURG — One person has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident near 842 E. 550N, Leesburg, between CR 75E and CR 100E. Leesburg Fire Department has cleared the scene, however, due to a downed REMC pole and lines down, traffic is being prohibited in that area until REMC crews and replace …read more.

LEESBURG — The annual Leesburg Candelaria is an event steeped deeply in tradition for many Leesburg families. For Christina Archer, it is this love of tradition and community that has continued to drive her to work with numerous volunteers and businesses to put on the event. According to Archer the event, which will take place …read more.

Dear Editor: The official numbers for the amount of Hoosiers who voted in this year’s November Primary were released on Tuesday. The turnout was very low. Of the 2,724,298 Indiana citizens eligible to vote; a meager 20.5 percent made it to the polls last week. In Kosciusko County we had 11,677 registered voters within areas …read more.

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WARSAW — Wayne Teeple was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Tuesday, Nov. 17, Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron, veteran’s affairs officer, presented the award. Teeple was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Oswego but grew up in Leesburg. He attended Leesburg High School and graduated in 1942. He had to wait …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, North Old SR 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver; Steven M. Shepherd, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, West Shilling Road, west of South CR 600W, …read more.

Linda Sue Golden, 55, of Columbia City, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born on Feb. 25, 1960, in Gary, to Chester Lonzo and Dolores June (Sullivan) Golden. She attended Calumet High School in Calumet, Ill., and formerly lived in Syracuse, Jones, Mich., …read more.

OSWEGO — Plain Township Fire Department has been called to a shed fire at 3005 E. Clay St., Warsaw. The property is located at the corner of Church Street and Clay Street, in Oswego.

Barry K. Bradshaw, 65, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his home. He was born on Sept. 23, 1950, in Windsor, Canada to Douglas Edwin & Martha (Mus) Bradshaw. He graduated from high school in California and moved to the Kosciusko County area in 1970 from California. He retired from R.R. …read more.