Linda Kaufman-Golden, 55, of Columbia City, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Barry Bradshaw, 65, Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Nathan A. “Nate” Dolbee, 37, Leesburg, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On April 10, 1978, he was born in Warsaw, to Charles and Brenda (Gallup) Dolbee. He was united in marriage to Heidi R. Glass on March 8, 2010, in Silver Lake, who survives. …read more.

LEESBURG — Barry E. Long, 59, Leesburg, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 6:57 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at SR 15 and Prairie Street, Leesburg. Long complained of pain to the chest. Long was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Robert F. Newman, 50, Cromwell.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council took a moment to examine adjustments to town ordinances suggested by Umbaugh, municipal planners during the Monday, Nov. 9, meeting of the board. As council members looked to set new, clearer precedents for the future, some discussion occurred over what could be hot topics to come, chiefly that of election …read more.

LEESBURG — Setting precedents for the future was the main theme of Monday, Nov. 9, Leesburg Town Council meeting.  The council implemented a new sewer rate adjustment guideline, adopted salary ordinances for town officials and reviewed code codification suggestions from Umbaugh, municipal planners. The council first addressed old business with Roberta “Bobby” Anderson, owner of …read more.

Nathan A. Dolbee, 37, Leesburg, passed away at 4:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Donna Mae Bevington, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Dec. 4, 1929, in Warsaw, to Edward E. and Mamie F. (Roberts) Black. She graduated in 1947 from North Webster High School and was married in October 1949, to Max Wendell …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For each question thrown at the board, members attempted to provide explanation or answers, but were consistently interrupted. Bob Sanders recommended closing the meeting as public comments turned to attacking personal characteristics about the board members, such as posture or affluence.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:06 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, South SR 13, south of East CR 500S, Pierceton. Kreg A. Kuhn, 27, South CR 600W, Claypool. Kuhn, responding to a non emergency law enforcement call, came upon a down tree and powerlines in the roadway and could …read more.

LEESBURG — One person has been transported from a two-vehicle accident at Prairie Street and SR 15, Leesburg. The accident was shortly before 7 a.m. Two pick up trucks collided at the intersection in the northbound lane of SR 15. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded.

Donna (Black) Bevington, 85, Leesburg, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at IU Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

LEESBURG — A lawn mower was destroyed by fire on Tippecanoe Lake this afternoon, with the cause still being investigated by fire officials.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: John R. Carpenter, 57, South Eastridge Drive North, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:04 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, South SR 19, south of West CR …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, U.S. Highway 30 near Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Janet Berrier, 57, Veterans Driver, Ekhart, and Toria L. Schneider, 20, North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Schneider stopped her vehicle for a passing patrol officer when Berrier’s vehicle collided with her vehicle. …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — A Tippecanoe woman has been arrested and booked for assisting another individual deliver methamphetamine after a July 15 incident.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, East CR 700N and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Donald A. Walters, 41, West CR 625S, Claypool, and Gabrielle E. Flannery, 19, Aspen Court, Warsaw. Flannery was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after complaining of pain to the …read more.

LEESBURG — One driver was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital and another driver arrested following a two-vehicle accident at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The accident was at the intersection of East CR 700N and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Gabrielle E. Flannery, 19, Aspen Court, Warsaw, complained of pain to the head and was transported …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary students held a fundraiser for Feed My Starving Children. The students raised $1,000 and earned the prize of their principal dressing up as the character Elsa in “Frozen” and giving his rendition of the hit song “Let it Go.” This school wide celebration event took place on Oct. 19, and the students were …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg farmer and businessman Kip Tom will report raising more than $153,000 in the first 25 days of his campaign for Indiana’s Third Congressional District.

Kelli R. Kiser, 47, Leesburg, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences will honor six alumni with Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards. Alumni are selected based on demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors as exemplified by leadership, community service and professional accomplishments.

[weaver_youtube 9CHeLclwn9g rel=0]   WARSAW — Kirk Beckham, his wife Celise, and daughters Mia, Remi and Adree, and the family puppy, are safe. But, they lost everything they owned. The Beckham home at 863 Barrington Place, Warsaw, was destroyed by fire early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Leesburg Fire Department received the call at 2:50 …read more.

LEESBURG — On Monday, Oct. 12, Leesburg Town Council met to discuss the possibility of setting a new precedence in how to deal with unoccupied commercial businesses in terms of their water bills. Roberta “Bobbi” Anderson visited the board to discuss a commercial property she owns on SR 15, the former Farmer’s Market restaurant. According …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

When asked what kind of vehicle most teenagers would dream to have, answers will span the gambit. From a heavy duty pick-up truck to a classic sports car, or even just the family “beater,” teens dream of the day they will have wheels of their own. For Morgan Diecks, 15, of Leesburg, her dream car …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20 of Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born November 19, 1994, to Todd and Kim (Brock) Boocher in Warsaw. Tyler was a musician and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing and being outdoors. He is …read more.

Tyler S. Boocher, 20, Leesburg, passed away at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangments are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Amanda L. Arnold, 71, Goshen, died 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina J. (Miller) Hochstetler. She married James H. Arnold on May 13, 1967, and he died Sept. 9, 2008. Surviving are sons: Richard Cripe, Goshen; Jeffery …read more.

LEESBURG — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident that occurred early Sunday morning. Around 2 a.m. Dominic Fisher, 32, Milford and Tiffany Fugate, 22, Auburn were stationary sitting on board a 15-foot aluminum fishing boat on Lake Tippecanoe.

Ricky J. “Boo” Gibson, 36, Leesburg, passed away 10:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 22, 1979, in Dade City, Fla. to Rick R. and Phyllis (Shepherd) Gibson who survive. A life long Kosciusko County, resident, he was united in marriage to Susanna Miretti in …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, CR 600W, south of West CR 1300N, Nappanee. Driver: Monica A. Burnett, 24, South Nappanee Street, Nappanee. Burnett lost control of her vehicle on the gravel road, went off the road, hitting a mailbox. Damage up to $5,000. 3:56 p.m. …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Ricky Gibson, 36, Leesburg, was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center, with head injuries and injuries to his entire body, following an accident at SR 5 and CR 900W in Noble County.

A driver who fell asleep while driving, suffered pain to the elbow/lower arm after his vehicle struck a utility pole early Wednesday, Sept. 16. The accident was reported at 6:32 a.m. on East Armstrong Road, west of North CR 450E, Leesburg. Jarrod A. Wood, 22, South CR 50W, Churubusco, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5700 block North Second Street, Warsaw. Harold E. Gasaway reported the theft of a firearm. 2:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Joan Helser reported a theft. 2:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 200 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, North CR 300E and north East CR 1000N, Milford. Drivers: Odis J. Shepherd, 45, Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, and Heather L. Wallace, 27, East Center Street, Bourbon. Shepherd suffered an abrasion to the head and was transported to Kosciusko …read more.

LEESBURG — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all to their annual homemade ice cream social from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Featured will be homemade ice cream, sloppy joes, hot dogs, home made pie, beverages and more for a free will donation.

Tracy Cutler-Wilson, Leesburg, who has served with the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office since 2012, is one of two people vying for the nomination and appointment of Kosciusko County Coroner. Kosciusko County Republican Precinct Committeemen will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the former Kosciusko County Courtroom, to hear from Wilson and her opponent, …read more.

Susan G. Doll, 50 of Leesburg, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On May 10, 1965, she was born in Carmel, to Robert and Barbara (Gray) Steinsberger. She was united in marriage to John Doll on Sept. 4, 1993, in Fort Wayne, who survives. Susan has lived …read more.

Susan G. Doll, 50, Leesburg, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, South CR 600E and South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Louis D. Reimer, 58, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 2:09 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 15, north of Plum Street, Leesburg, Driver: Zachary A. …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 11. Nukklhead, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12. Pierceton The Post Random Play, Friday, Sept. 11. Little Orphan Andy, Saturday, Sept. 12. Syracuse The Frog Tavern Karaoke, Friday Sept. 11. The Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Oakwood Resort Julia …read more.

Rosella M. “Rosie” Hardy, 90, of Leesburg, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Jan. 7, 1925, in Warsaw, to Edward E. and Mamie F. (Roberts) Black. She was raised in North Webster and graduated in 1942 from North Webster High School. On …read more.

Rosella M. “Rosie” Hardy, 90, of Leesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. Drivers: Justin S. Smith, 29, Pierceton, and Peggy A. Gerkin, 71, Leesburg. Gerkin complained of pain to the left side and suffered a laceration to her left arm. She was …read more.

Dear Editor, I’ve got news for those who say that Kim Davis should obey the laws she swore to uphold. Truth be told, she is not only upholding the oath of her office to obey the constitution and the laws of Kentucky, but she is also acting in agreement with the Supreme Court’s own ruling …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4. Classic Voice, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 5. Short Term Memories, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with trivia, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4. North …read more.

LEESBURG — Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 221 West School Street in Leesburg at 8 am. Saturday, Sept. 12, with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Leesburg residents a convenient, new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at …read more.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, president and chief executive owner of Tom Farms, is taking the steps necessary to run for Congress in the 3rd District and expects to make a formal announcement next month.

During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Warsaw the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission considered a final plat, a rezoning request and also a public driveway vacation.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, North CR 850E and East CR 250N, Pierceton. Drier: James Q. Cunningham, 46, Park Avenue, Fort Wayne. Ran off the road going around a curve. Cunningham complained of wrist pain but refused medical treatment at the scene. Damage up to …read more.

LEESBURG – A recap of the annual Steve Dodds Memorial Tournament held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

LEESBURG — The giving spirit of the community was unmasked at the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Masquerade Ball Saturday evening, Aug. 29, in the Tippecanoe Country Club.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Indianapolis woman has died as a result of injuries in an accident at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 27, in Whitley County.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Lizeth Silvestre reported a burglary resulting in the theft of medication. 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7400 block East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Donna L. Burkett reported her mailbox damaged. 12:09 …read more.

LEES BURG — The seventh annual Tom Farms Appreciation event was held Thursday at the family operation facility on Harper Road, Leesburg. Approximately 440 family, friends, neighbors, those from the industry, suppliers to the farm, landlords and any one in a relation with Tom Farms, gathered in a large pole barn decorated for the evening.

WARSAW — The driver of an ATV that seriously injured Shyloh H. Hoy, 34, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, on July 5, has been arrested on three charges stemming from the accident. David M. Gregory, 39, 53 EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, has been arrested on initial charges of causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor …read more.

LEESBURG – Todd Palmer of Fishers posted 66, 67 to claim his second IGA Mid-Amateur Title. Palmer’s 7-under-par tournament finish included ten birdies and he defeated the field by two shots.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Ryan Weaver became the latest winner of the Club CITGO Free Gas Giveaway at the Freedom Express CITGO station in Leesburg. Local CITGO Marketer Freedom Oil and CITGO Petroleum Corporation awarded Weaver with the grand prize of a year’s supply of fuel in the form of $2,500 in CITGO gift cards.

LEESBURG – Todd Palmer of Fishers carded a pair of 33s this afternoon at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club and leads by one after the opening round of the IGA Mid-Amateur Championship.

Michael Mark Meredith, 60, of Goshen, passed peacefully at his home Saturday morning, Aug. 8, 2015, after a ten month battle with brain cancer. He was born April 10, 1955, in Goshen. On April 24, 1982, he married Tammy Hall in Elkhart. She survives along with a son: Michael John Meredith, Belton, Ks.; his mother …read more.

Dear Editor, [This is an] open letter to the members of the Goshen City Council, My family and I live near Leesburg and frequently shop and eat in your city. I am vehemently opposed to the changes that are being proposed to your city ordinances which would allow men who “identify” as women to enter …read more.

James (Jamie) Paul Phillips died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on Monday, July 27, in Sylvania, Ohio. He was 45 years old. A treasured gift to Don and Pattie (Painter) Phillips of Warsaw, Jamie is survived by his best friend ever, his son: Jacob Phillips, Maumee, Ohio; his mother: Pattie; brother: Jeff (Jennifer) …read more.

BREAKING: Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported motorcycle accident located in the area of SR 15 and CR 400N in Leesburg. According to a reporter from the scene, the accident involved a single vehicle, identified as a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle is being flown to Lutheran Hospital by air ambulance due …read more.

Milo “Gene” Zartman, 77, Leesburg, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on March 2, 1938, to Calvin and Hazel (Fishburn) Zartman in Argos. Gene was united in marriage to Sandra Smith in Oct. 24, 1956, in Lawrenceburg. He has been a Leesburg …read more.

Milo G. “Gene” Zartman, age 77, of Leesburg, passed away at 11:17 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

MILFORD — Price Auto Repair in Milford is busy cleaning up this morning following damage caused by a fire Tuesday night, July 28. Milford Fire Department responded to the blaze late last night.

Daniel Rex Werstler of Leesburg, known to all as Rex, passed away unexpectedly as a result from injuries sustained in a farming accident at 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at the age of 62. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He was the treasurer of his class and 1971 graduate of Pierceton …read more.

PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are investigating the apparent farming death of a Leesburg man north of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today just before 5 p.m., to the 600 block of North State Road 13, Pierceton, in regards to a farm machinery accident. Officers arrived and located the victim, Daniel Rex Werstler, 62, Leesburg, pinned underneath a farm implement/planter.

The Indiana Shock travel softball program is looking for players to complete 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U rosters for the upcoming season. The teams are girls’ fast-pitch travel programs based out of North Manchester which play in competitive tournaments from fall 2015 through summer 2016.

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan W. Polston as the principal of Leesburg Elementary School, effective Monday, July 27. The appointment was approved by the Warsaw Board of School Trustees at a special meeting on Friday, July 24. Polston most recently served as principal at Pierceton Elementary and also …read more.

Richard Breed Thomas, third child of Gardner J. and Katharine Lindsay Thomas, was born May 11, 1925, and passed July 18, 2015. Richard “Dick” was born and raised in Marion. Following high school, Dick joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and became a Flight Officer during WWII. He returned to Indiana and earned a Mechanical …read more.

Colleen Haines, 85, of Leesburg, passed away on July 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on March 19, 1930, in Huntington, to Gerald and Mildred (Beaver) Diffendorfer. She was a 1947 graduate of Huntington HS. She worked for Prudential insurance for 11 years in the Huntington office. On June 10, …read more.

The Steve Dodds Charity Golf Event sponsored by the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County will take place Monday, August 31. Teams will have options to play at either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. with breakfast and lunch served to all participants.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:20 a.m. Monday, July 20, East CR 400N, west of EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Earl F. Jacquay, 30, East CR 350S, Pierceton. Jacquay swerved his vehicle to miss a deer, hitting a pole. Damage up to $10,000. 10:33 p.m. Sunday, July 19, …read more.

Colleen Haines, 85, of Leesburg, passed away on July 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Richard B. Thomas, 90 of Leesburg, passed away at 12:25 a.m. July 18, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community Health Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com  

LEESBURG — The recycling station at Leesburg is back. The new location is at the Old Leesburg Mill, 100 S. Old S.R. 15. With permission from Nick Deeter, the KC Recycling Depot and Bordens placed the bins at this location and the town of Leesburg helped prepare the site.

By LT. KIP SHUTTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police WARSAW — Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and Indiana State Police officers were following up on a methamphetamine complaint in the Barbee Lake area, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, when officers observed the subject of the complaint outside the residence at 50 EMS B4 Lane. During …read more.

The Dog House owners Ashley and Michael Mettham have opened a new facility south of North Webster that will accommodate their growing list of clientele. In 2011 the Leesburg couple opened The Dog House with the goal to provide North Webster and the surrounding area with a full service pet facility. During the last four …read more.

Mary M. Joyner, 54 of Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015, in her residence. On July 20, 1960, she was born in Columbia City, to Fred and Judy (Carter) Clark. She was united in marriage to Brad Joyner on May 17, 1986, in Warsaw, who survives. Mary lived most of her …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, East CR 450N and North CR 475E, Leesburg. Driver: Michelle E. Polston,  47, Nancy Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:32 a.m. Friday, July 10, North SR 15 and West Clearwater Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Alicia M. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 a.m. Saturday, July 11, North CR 300E and East CR 1100N, Leesburg. Drivers: Robert L. Tusing, 68, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Sheila J. McGee, 44, EMS D8 Lane, Syracuse. Tusing failed to see the McGee vehicle due to a hill crest, …read more.

Mary Joyner, of Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015,  in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host its 41st annual Chamber Golf Classic. The outing will take place on Wednesday, July 22, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, located at 7245 N. Kalorama Rd., Leesburg. The Golf Classic is an 18-hole, Florida scramble with morning and afternoon tee times. Foursomes are $500 and include …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:52 a.m. Sunday, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: David M. Gregory, 38, EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse. Gregory, with passenger, Shyloh J. Hoy, 34, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, was driving a 2014 Polaris Ranger ATV off-road through tall grass on the upper levels of …read more.

Christopher Joe Allen Sr., 59 of Leesburg, went home to be with the Lord at 6:12 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015, in his residence. On Jan. 10, 1956, he was born in Warsaw, to Chris and Virginia (Slone) Allen. He was united in marriage to Peggy Jo Crace on Aug. 3, 1976 in Warsaw, who …read more.

A Leesburg resident is in custody after police charged him with one count of burglary and one count of theft. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers arrested Douglas Eugene Corl, 21, of Leesburg, after following up on a call from Brandon Bucher of Kosciusko County, who reported the theft of a Winchester model 12 shotgun and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, East Old Road 30 and South CR 600E, Warsaw. Drivers: Brianne L. Willis, 18, North CR 850E, Leesburg, and David L. Watkins, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Willis complained of pain to the head but refused medical attention. …read more.

Super heroes stopped by Tippy Lake Saturday for its annual Tippy Flotilla. Visitors included The Ninja Turtles, Green Lantern, Batman, Robin, Joker and Cat Woman, Spider Man, The Hulk, The Fantastics, and many others. Here are some photos from the days event, thanks to Tom and Judy Van Meter.  

An initial accident at approximately 9:40 p.m. resulted in a second accident moments later. Two vehicles collided at CR 300N and CR 100E, north of Warsaw, littering the intersection with debris. Vehicles heading southbound on CR 100E slowed or stopped, causing one motorist to hit the back of a pick up truck. At least one …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the shooting death of a Leesburg man by his son. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded this evening at 9:04 p.m. to the location of 690 East Levi Lee Road, Leesburg, after receiving a 9-1-1 call …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently working a shooting incident that occurred south of the town of Leesburg that has left one individual dead. The suspect has been taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies and is currently at the Kosciusko County Jail. Additional information will be release this evening related to the incident.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:23 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, East CR 700N, east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jim W. McLean, 81, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg, and Kelly L. Butler, 39, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. McLean, who suffered an abrasion to the face, and his passenger,  …read more.

UPDATE: Several hours after one accident occurred at CR 700N and CR 200E, Leesburg, a second accident happened Tuesday evening. Jim W. McLean, 81, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg, and a passenger in his vehicle, Sandra S. McLean, 80, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg, were taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The accident was at 7:23 p.m. …read more.

UPDATE: Corn growing near the intersection of CR 700N and CR 200W, Leesburg, obstructed the view of 18-year-old Timothy J. Cramer, 602 S. Manor Drive, Syracuse, Tuesday evening. Cramer drove into the intersection hitting another vehicle. The accident occurred at 5:37 p.m. Cramer complained of pain to the chest, but was not transported. Cramer told …read more.