UPDATE: Plain Township Fire Department has determined the cause of the fire was most likely due to a lightning strike. According to chief Michael Wilson, witnesses at the scene reported and extensive electrical damage was uncovered during the electrical damage. The fire started in the ceiling of the house’s garage. The fire is being reported …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 Wagon Wheel Theatre Rent– showing from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Saturday, Sept. 7, admission is $16 to $34, …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: Blackford Law Office v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,157 Dorothy Adkins v. James and Kristi Loftus, Warsaw, $4,225 Joel Comino v. Sherry Blair, Etna Green, $1,889 Christopher Steinert, …read more.

Due to stormy weather, the original keynote speaker Orion Samuelson — well-known host of “U.S. Farm Report” — was unable to fly in and attend Tom Farms’ sixth annual appreciation dinner Thursday. Instead, Lance Woodbury — a consultant who provides facilitation, mediation, management consulting and family business advisory services — spoke about mediation and estate …read more.

Ivan L. ‘JR’ Martz, 80, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away on Aug. 25, 2014, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Ivan and Mildred (Stouder) Martz. He was a lifelong resident of Nappanee, Ind., and Leesburg. He attended Cable School and Nappanee High School. He worked …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Bel Airs – 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 Wagon Wheel Theatre The Marvelous Wonderettes – showing from Wednesday, Aug. 13, to Saturday, Aug. 23, admission is $16 to …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: Canterbury House Apartments v. Amber Yohe, Warsaw, $2,359.64 Glen Ruch v. Terry Cassidy, Nappanee, $1,586 Hazel Schultz v. James T. Bennett, Osceola, $1,694 Michael Pavlick v. Jim …read more.

Betty Jane Pemberton, 87, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born April 12, 1927, in Winamac, Ind., to Harvey and Dora (Hall) Yockey. She graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, Ind., and was married to William Harley Pemberton who …read more.

Betty Jane Pemberton, 87, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on April 12, 1927, in Winamac, Ind., to Harvey and Dora (Hall) Yockey. She graduated from Hammond High School in Hammond, Ind., and was married to William Harley …read more.

With the cooler weather of fall comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – harvest season. As farmers head to the fields to harvest, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when approaching tractors, combine and farm implements to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Aug. 16, 11:18 a.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 700 block of E. 575 North, Leesburg. Saturday, Aug. 16, 7:34 a.m. Burglary and forcible entry reported at the 2100 block of Lore Lane in Warsaw. Friday, …read more.

At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, emergency personnel were called to a reported motorcycle accident in Leesburg. According to an accident report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a personal injury accident involving a single motorcycle and a subject lying in the roadway. …read more.

LEESBURG – Brett Widner headed to the final round of the IGA Mid-Amateur Championship with a one shot lead and never looked back. Carding a 3-under-par, 67 today at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, Widner defended his title for his fifth win in 12 months. “I drove the ball really well this week, which is a …read more.

LEESBURG – Defending Champion Brett Widner leads the field after firing a 4-under-par, 66 at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club during the opening round of the IGA Mid-Amateur Championship. A one shot lead over Fort Wayne’s Joe Hayden and Pendleton’s Ricky Jones separates Widner from a Mid-Am repeat heading to the final round tomorrow. “I bogeyed …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: April Sheller v. Tabatha Bourne, Etna Green, $235.86 Dale Spore v. Diane and Oscar S. Jackson, Cromwell, $3,360.97 FR Syracuse v. Kelly C. Clapp, Syracuse, $1,604 William …read more.

A 4-year-old Fort Wayne boy sustained numerous injuries, including partially collapsed lungs, when he was hit by a truck Friday night. The accident happened at 24 EMS B43A Ln., Leesburg, just after 4:30 p.m. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department incident report, Blaine Holland was riding his bicycle in the Pine Bay Trailer Park on Sechrist …read more.

Francisco Espinal-Quiroz The Leesburg man arrested in Illinois following a deadly accident last month has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of falsifying log books. On July 21, Francisco Espinal Quiroz, 51, was speeding in a construction zone when his semi slammed into a passenger car causing a chain reaction crash that killed four …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 10, 8:19 p.m. Julia Goon reported a lost license plate in the 4400 block of North 600 West, Warsaw. Sunday, Aug. 10, 6:69 p.m. Officers were called to barn fire in the 1600 block of North 850 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 8, 2014 Christopher Dwight Spangle, 29, 914 Park Terrace Blvd., Columbia City, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $550 cash Luis David Munoz, 19, 421 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Meet the Beatles – 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8 Wagon Wheel Theatre And Then There Were None – showing from Wednesday, July 30, to Saturday, Aug. 9, …read more.

Growing boys and girls have to eat. There’s no denying that. And from August to June, most kids eat the majority of their meals in their school’s cafeteria. That’s a lot of meals that school systems are providing. Warsaw Community Schools has a total enrollment of about 7,300 student across eight elementary schools, two middle …read more.

The 2014 Steve Dodds Charity Golf Tournament for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County will once again be held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. This year’s event will be on Monday, Sept. 8. Tee times will be 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is no scheduled rain date. Every day someone learns a loved …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Monday, Aug. 4, 7:48 p.m. North 300 West and West 400 North, Warsaw. Driver: Tony D. Baker, 48, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. A deer ran into the side of Baker’s truck. Damages: up to $2,500 North Webster Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, July 31, 7:13 p.m. Battery reported at the 3800 block of Oldfield Drive in Leesburg. Thursday, July 31, 6:52 p.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 9100 block 200 East in Milford.  

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, July 30, 6:54 p.m. Financial fraud reported at 200 block of West Main Street in Warsaw. Wednesday, July 30, 6:26 p.m. Battery as a result of road rage reported at the 200 block of West Main Street in …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: Blackford Law Office v. Chayla, Christina and Shaun Conwell, Warsaw, $1,264 Chasity and Christopher Pauwels, Milford, $2,756.09 Capital Alliance Financial v. Aron D. Leininger, Akron, $3,251.76 Matthew …read more.

Guests enjoyed Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour by cruising the lake and visiting four homes and Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Saturday, July 26. The tour was sponsored by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation and 285 guests took a tour of the homes and country club. This year’s tour included homes owned by: Bernie and Mary Ann Berry, Heather …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, July 25, 6:24 a.m. North 300 East near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Luis F. Rosiles, 32, East 200 North, Warsaw. Rosiles ran off the road, collided with a Kosciusko REMC utility pole, then drove through a fence …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Alligator Blackbird – 6 p.m., Friday, July 25, free Central Park Concert series Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to …read more.

Shirley Walgamuth, 72, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away July 23, 2014, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Chesterton, Ind., to Ray and Mary (Yeiter) Abell. She married Glen Martinsen, who passed away in 1979. She then married Arden Walgamuth in 1989 who also preceded her in 2009.  She was a lifelong …read more.

Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, 51, of Leesburg, was arrested in Illinois after causing an accident Monday that killed four people. Illinois State Police said Espinal-Quiroz was going faster than the posted construction site speed limit when his rig slammed into a red passenger car that caused a chain reaction crash. Four women were killed, including three in …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 19, 2014 Keith Dee Hunter, 57, 1624 Fletcher, Indianapolis, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction or a BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond: $750 cash July 18, 2014 Christopher Jason Goble, 41, 1245 S. U.S. 30, Wolf Lake, arrested …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Jo Dee Messina – 6 p.m., Friday, July 18, free Country Concert Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to Saturday, July …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Reca S. Pickens/Campbell, Etna Green, $3,621.12 Cathy Garrison v. Claudia Cissna, North Webster, $6,094 Glen Ruch v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,588.03 Sheri …read more.

The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners will conduct their annual meeting on Saturday, July 19, at the Lake Tippecanoe Country Club. Registration for the meeting opens at 9 a.m. and breakfast will be served. The annual meeting begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. The Lake Tippecanoe Country Club is located at 7245 N. Kalamazoo Rd., Leesburg. For …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, July 15, 1:11 p.m. 5507 N. 450 E., Leesburg. Driver: Patricia J. Dennis, 65, Venetian Drive, Syracuse. Dennis said she was driving around the residence and pushed on the gas pedal instead of the brake, which caused her …read more.

Brandon L. Rauguth, 32, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Brad L. and Kathy L (Treppish) Rauguth. He graduated in 2001 from North Canton High School in North Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of the Cumberlands College …read more.

LEESBURG – A local golf outing received a boost from a former Purdue University standout this week. New Beginnings Preschool and Child Care, Inc. held its annual golf scramble at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on Monday afternoon and welcomed New York Giants quarterback Curtis Painter as its featured guest. Painter played for Purdue from 2005-2008, …read more.

Steven Charles Emery, 54, of Leesburg, was arrested on July 3 after he allegedly injured a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who had been called to a domestic incident. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, KCSD deputies Rick Oliver and Kreg Kuhn were called to EMS T9 Lane …read more.

Thomas W. “Tom” Madden, 73, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014 a.m. at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Ind. He was born June 28, 1941, in Ligonier, Ind., to Clive P. and Rose (Seprich) Madden.He attended public schools in Chicago and lived in the Ligonier/Leesburg area for past 35 …read more.

The 12th Annual Sale of Champions saw 17 4-H champion and reserve champion animals go up on the auction block as well as the 4-H king and queen kisses tonight. Several younger 4-Hers looked a little unsure about whether they wanted to auction their animals off during the bidding process. Representatives of Milford 4-H Clubs …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 9, 2014 Kevin R. Lampkins, 50, 4241 E. 450 N., Leesburg, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 cash Colt Anthony Johnson, 21, 7271 W. SR 25, Mentone, arrested for probation violation. No bond July 8, 2014 Rhydeem Otthello Hudson, 17, 404 …read more.

Virginia M. “Ginger” Powell, 87, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Indiana. Virginia was born in Atwood on May 23, 1927. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1945, and Jack Nelson Powell on April 18, 1948. The two shared 66 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 4, 2014 Kyle Adrian Champoux, 26, 9242 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for OWI misdemeanor, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $550 cash July 3, 2014 Anson Seth Davis, 23, 606 W. Emeline St., Milford, arrested for probation violation. …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Friday, July 4 – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Fireman’s breakfast will take place Friday, July 4 – 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. the 5K walk/run registration will begin at Akron Elementary school with the race beginning at 8 …read more.

[weaver_youtube q_AFmHWkufo rel=0] On a day filled with both warm sunshine and drizzly rain, Pamela Marks and Tom Brescia were able to celebrate their unique wedding with friends and family. Trading in the traditional flowers and a chapel for lake-themed décor, the setting of their nuptials took place not in a church, but on James …read more.

“I believe everybody can do art. They just may not have found their medium yet,” says Lisa VanMeter. “Once I found printmaking, I knew I’d be doing it the rest of my life.” VanMeter, her husband JB and children, Claire and Ben, split their time between a cottage on Tippecanoe Lake and a home in …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Audrey K. and Michael S. Eldridge, Leesburg, $504 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stephanie Helsel (Fager), Wabash, $1,494.07 Tracy (Wilson) Brainard, Wabash, $1,494.07 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Gabriel L. and Kristina Blocher, …read more.

LEESBURG – New Beginnings Preschool in Milford will be sponsoring a golf outing Monday, July 14, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Cost for the Florida Scramble is $250 per four-member team. The outing begins at 1 p.m. at TLCC, where prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. The golf club …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the Benjamin Robinson, 24, SR 13 in Pierceton, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Old Road 15 when he lost control of his vehicle. Robinson’s vehicle left the west side of the roadway and began to roll. The automobile struck …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

Nancy L. Beer, 73 of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 3:53 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Parkview North, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on Nov. 20, 1940, to Gerald and Jean (Hall) McHatton in Peru, Ind. She was united in marriage to Theodore A. Beer on April 9, 1961, in Warsaw, Ind. She has …read more.

Robert G. “Bob” Showalter, 84, of Leesburg, Ind., and Yalaha, Fla., passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at his winter home in Florida. He was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Wilbur H. “Nick”and Helen (Guild) Showalter. He graduated in 1947 from Marion High School, in 1952 from Ball State in …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 15, 2014 Rachel Nicole Davis, 29, 6567 E. 1000 S., North Manchester, arrested for shoplifting. Bond: $2,000 surety Jeffery James Oswalt, 33, 3190 Old Colony Rd., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety Mark Alan Neal, 46, 10126 N. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 14, 6:08 p.m. South Packerton and Pierceton roads. Driver: Austin L. King, 22, North Brown Road, Columbia City. King said a red car distracted him, causing him to run off of the road and strike a fence …read more.

Cody Lindsey was raking out a beach at Tippecanoe Lake on Thursday and found some precious metals. They weren’t valuable in dollars and cents, but they were priceless to a North Webster man. Joshua Fisher served in the United States Air Force National Guard as an Airman First Class, or E3, from about November 2006 …read more.

Here is the entertainment 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] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

A male subject walking in the 3300 block of North 150 West near Leesburg was struck by a vehicle at about 5:30 a.m. today and is now in critical condition. According to a press released issued by the Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team, upon arrival at the scene, officers located Michael C. Keener, 22, of …read more.

Denise Rogers, 53, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 12:52 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in her home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 13, 1960, in Columbia City, Ind., to Glen and Delores (Dishman) Vanator. She was a 25-year resident of Kosciusko County, Ind. On Aug. 25, 1990, in North Webster, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 7, 2014 Daniel Wade Honea, 24, 4535 N. SR 13, Leesburg, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction and probation violation. Bond: $750 cash June 6, 2014 Joseph Lee Coon, 29, 9671 E. King Arthur Trl., Cromwell, arrested for OWI with …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. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

The War on Drugs rages on. New “designer drugs” – synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones – are the latest drug craze to hit the U.S., and law enforcement have a new set of problems to deal with. Typical packaging of synthetic marijuana. (Photo courtesy of AAPCC) Synthetic pot, often referred to as “Spice,” “K2,” or …read more.

Mary Catherine Anglin Stookey, 96, formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Prairie Lakes Health Campus, Noblesville, Ind. She was born Feb. 18, 1918, to the late Raymond F. and Allie N. (Stackhouse) Anglin in Nappanee, Ind., and attended school in Milford, Ind. On Nov. 29, 1934, she married Emra …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 2, 4:20 a.m. Theft of a wallet from a residence reported at 300 block of Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. Monday, June 2, 2:55 a.m. Criminal mischief – damage to a vehicle – reported at 2400 block …read more.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Dear Editor, The Leesburg community honored those who have served in the military with a Memorial Day parade and service. Thomas Moore welcomed all to Leesburg. The Boy Scouts raised the flag, followed by Martin Becker playing “To the Colors.” The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by Brad Kellar singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” The …read more.

Thomas Michael ”Mike” McFarland, 60, of Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Leesburg, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was formerly the director of operations at The Oakwood Inn on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Ind., and most recently the president of Palm Island Resort in Placida, Fla. Mike had a degree in hospitality management …read more.

[weaver_youtube gGM7wBXFJLg rel=0] From North to South and East to West, Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Kosciusko County today as hundreds paid tribute to the men and women who fought and died for our freedom. Parades were held in Leesburg, Milford, North Webster, Pierceton and Syracuse and veterans organizations from every community held memorial services …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 26, 2014 Justin Wayde Siede, 22, 9752 S. Pheasant Place, Claypool, arrested for OWI and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $550 cash May 25, 2014 Benjamin Allen Shambarger, 37, 327 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 25, 2014 Kevin Wayne Wilson, 26, 2303 Fairfax Rd., Indianapolis, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 cash Michael John Motes, 29, 5252 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, Ill., arrested for OWI per se. Bond: $15,000 surety Alexis Casasola Pantaleon, 20, 2441 W. 250 …read more.

The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® will host its 21st Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® Children’s Charities including three annual $1,000 College Scholarships and “Boots for Scholars.” The festivities will begin with a luncheon …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, May 23, 9:44 p.m. East 850 South and South SR 13, Warsaw. Driver: Amanda F. Harper, 35, North Main Street, South Whitley. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Friday, May 23, 5:27 p.m. 201 S. Main …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County: May 24, 2014 Mark Stuart Shah, 40, 232 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for OWI misdemeanor and OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash Richard Eldon Schmucker, 46, 3859 N. 925 E., Pierceton, arrested for check deception. Bond: …read more.

Dan Warren, 44, of Leesburg, was sentenced this week in federal court to serve 2 years supervised probation and to pay $22,030.25 in restitution after pleading guilty to the felony offense of theft of government property. According to documents filed in this case, from approximately February 2010 through October 2011, Warren applied for and received …read more.

Here is the entertainment 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. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events HERE. Warsaw Central Park The …read more.

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: Advanced Equity Inc. v. John Sigsbee, Goshen, $1,533.65 American General Financial v. Robert A. Brandon, Warsaw, $6,630.44 Art Gakstatter v. Danny and Tiffany Taylor, Jonesboro, $6,094 Blackford Law …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 18, 12:12 p.m. SR 19 near West 200 South, Mentone. Driver: Gerald L. Troyer, 60, Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Driver struck a deer. Troyer was on a motorcycle, which went on its side and slid off the road …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. A 1994 blue Buick LeSabre, registered to Cindy Williams of Warsaw, was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Monday, May 19, 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to a report …read more.

Multi-Township EMS and Leesburg Fire Department are responding to a one vehicle accident, where the vehicle has rolled over. A utility pole has been snapped near the top. The accident is reported at CR 450N east of CR 375E. Initial reports indicate two females are injured, one with a possible broken finger, another with facial …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Erinn Pinnick, Warsaw, $4,244.94 Canterbury House Apartments v. Joshua Slone, Warsaw, $2,753.75 Luz Colon, Warsaw, $2,782.12 Fort Wayne Neurology v. Basilio Ramirez, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 14, 2014 Heidi Larali Easter, 37, 9098 N. Overlook Dr., Rome City, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $500 cash Nigel D. Rowe, 37, 6645 W. SR 14, Silver Lake, arrested for credit card fraud. Bond: $2,000 cash Dominik Wayne …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 11, 2014 Rene Rodriguez, 27, 908 Oak Brook Pl., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash Christopher Lee Hershberger, 26, 4100 W. Country Dr., Leesburg, arrested for visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $350 cash Victor Alfonso Montes, 24, 1500 E. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 11, 10:56 p.m. EMS B61 Lane near EMS B61C Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Andrew L. Gottschalk, 23, EMS B611 Lane, Warsaw. Gottschalk’s vehicle left the edge of the roadway, struck a mailbox, hit a utility pole and continued …read more.

Margaret Louise Hall, 96, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Lakeland Health Care and Rehabilitation, Milford, Ind. On April 12, 1918, she was born in Butler, Ohio, to Harry and Goldie Shroufe. She was united in marriage to Floyd Hall on May 14, 1940, in Morehead, Ky. He preceded …read more.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Plain Township/Leesburg Fire Department personnel responded today to a reported head-on vehicular crash near Leesburg. Officers and rescue personnel arrived at the intersection of Armstrong Road and CR 200 East at approximately 3:35 p.m. after receiving a 9-1-1 call of the two vehicle crash. Gregory A. Smith, 77, of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 9, 2014 Jesse J. Alamos, 25, 714 N. West St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior. Bond: $300 cash Joshua Scott Jennings, 33, 10402 S. SR 15 Lot 24, Silver Lake, arrested for battery. No bond Jay Wesley …read more.

LEESBURG, Ind. – Sara Moulton, cookbook author and James Beard Award nominated host of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” on PBS, will perform a special cooking demonstration on Wednesday, June 4, at Maple Leaf Farms. Duck, Down & Above, the Maple Leaf Farms company store, is hosting the demo, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. in …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: Argent Healthcare Financial v. Mary McNeely, Warsaw, $128.98 Coral Amspaugh-Topolski v. Chris Skinner, Milford, $3,353.67 Fort Wayne Neurological v. Lorraine A. Maggart, Warsaw, $365.84 Fort Wayne Neurosurgery …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 5, 2014 Sarah Elizabeth Powell, 20, 907 N. Lake St. Apt. B, Syracuse, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $1,000 cash Matthew Alan Heath, 22, 8492 W. 200 N., Etna Green, arrested for false informing. Bond: $750 cash May 4, 2014 Kane …read more.

Rex Leroy Tinkey, 84, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester, Ind. Rex was born on March 18, 1930, in Warsaw, Ind., to Forest S. Tinkey and Mildred Irene (Polk) Tinkey. On Dec. 11, 1948, in Pierceton, Ind., he was married to …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: Alan Kado v. Stacy Richardson, Warsaw, $605.48 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jamie M. Brainard, Warsaw, $2,089.10 Reginald Gibbs, Warsaw, $5,121.71 Annie and Chad Zartman v. Elizabeth …read more.

Air Force Airman Nicolas Lakey, son of Derria and Tim Lakey of Leesburg, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, March 28. The airman completed an intensive, 8-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, April 25, 2:10 a.m. Amy Fuller reported criminal mischief in the 3100 block of East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Thursday, April 24, 8:43 p.m. Officers were called to the 100 block of EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg, where a man …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: Alan E. Roberson v. Tyler J. Bolling, Auburn, $3,039.14 Culver Development Corp. v. Debra Merrill, Nappanee, $1,594 Jesse Messier, Nappanee, $1,594 Allen Slabaugh, Nappanee, $1,594 Robert Stout, …read more.

It is an unusual year for Kosciusko County courts as two judicial seats are opening up. It is also uncommon to have contests in the races, but this year, a total of six candidates are vying for the two open seats in Superior I and Superior II courts. During a judicial forum last night, sponsored …read more.

A Leesburg man is walking historic Lincoln Highway starting Friday, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard Tuesday. Jeff Blair, president of the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, will walk the 150-mile route in 11 days from April 25 to May 5. Blair will walk through Warsaw May 1. The walk will follow the 1928 alignment of the historic …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 20, 2014 Ryan S. McDonald, 24, 67202 CR 29, New Paris, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300 cash Nathaniel Allen Bodkin, 26, homeless, arrested for criminal trespassing. Bond: $300 cash Heath R. Rhodes, 31, 109 N. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, April 20, 10:38 a.m. Criminal mischief – slashed tires – reported at 3700 block of West Old 30 in Warsaw. Sunday, April 20, 11:40 a.m. Burglary reported at 3700 block West Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Several electronic …read more.