Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked …read more.

LIGONIER – The 2020 West Noble Primary Color Run is set for Saturday, June 27.

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LIGONIER – The Milford Food Bank One-Mile Run was conducted Saturday at Kenney Park.

Local garden centers are seeing an influx in community members planting and gardening earlier than normal this year. Ed Clayton from Clayton Garden Center, North Webster, stated he’s been seeing lots of new people which means plenty of new gardens this year.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Press Release LIGONIER — Indiana State Police responded Sunday afternoon to the West Noble Middle School parking lot to investigate a reported vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. At the time of the incident the West Noble School Corporation was conducting a weekly food drive on school grounds. At approximately 2:15 p.m. officers arriving found paramedics …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The distribution of free dinners and food items continues to be provided to those in need in Milford, North Webster, Syracuse and Ligonier. Free meals for families in need will be distributed from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Milestones Early Education Center, 111 S. Harrison St., North Webster. “Milestones Mama Mia!!” …read more.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — April is the time area residents begin their outdoor projects. For many, it is simply a matter of keeping the lawn mowed. Whatever the size of the project, many rely on landscaping companies, particularly businesses and seasonal residents. And so it is this year, only with a few changes …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Food Bank, 111 S. James St., will be providing a weekly food giveaway to the public in Ligonier and Milford. The giveaway will be held at 2 p.m. twice a week, once in Ligonier and once in Milford. There is no limit to the number of people being served at each location. …read more.

CROMWELL — Two people from Cromwell were recently arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s debit card and using it without permission. Jacklyn Ann Eckard, 22, 11963 N. Camelot Lane East, Cromwell, is charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. Lonnie Eugene Miller, 26, also with …read more.

Editor’s note: Lake Country Escapades is a new column in InkFreeNews that will appear monthly. Columnist Loren Shaum is an automation engineering consultant, retired pilot, author, sometime professor, home gardener and an occasional chef. He and his wife, Gayle, reside in Syracuse. LIGONIER — The Fashion Farm is just west of Ligonier on Old US …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

LIGONIER – West Noble senior Kristina Teel has chosen Grace College to continue her volleyball career.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correction Facility:

Thomas Lloyd Franklin, 50, Cromwell,died at 7:28 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born on Jan. 26, 1969, the son of Mark Thomas and Karen (Zachary) Franklin in Lafayette.  He is survived by his son, Keith Thomas Franklin of Cromwell, and his mother, Karen (Steven) Whitaker of Cromwell; a brother, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

LIGONIER – West Noble named Chris Cole its new volleyball head coach.

Josefina (Pena) Salazar, 74, Ligonier, passed away on March 15, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 19, 1944, to the late Guadalupe (Manuela Rodrigeuz) Pena in San Pedro, Mexico. She married Jose Salazar on Dec. 15, 1969. He passed away on March 1, 2010. Josefina lived her life in both Mercedes, …read more.

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LIGONIER – Wawasee continued its busy middle school gymnastics season Tuesday night with a 107.5-105.1 win at West Noble.

LIGONIER – Lakeview and Tippecanoe Valley hit up Noble County for middle school wrestling invitationals this past weekend.

LIGONIER — Valley lost a last-second heartbreaker to host West Noble, 41-39, as the Chargers ended a sectional championship drought of more than 30 years Monday.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

LIGONIER – Runners took to the streets of Ligonier Saturday night for the Summer Nights races.

LIGONIER – Allie Haberman notched a pair of goals to help Wawasee to a 4-3 girls soccer win at West Noble.

KOSCIUSKO — Five were arrested after stealing a safe, cash and firearms from Deatsman Farms. Two involved are members of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Tracy Miller, 42, 1746 E. CR 700S, Claypool; and Mandy Linn Deskin, 41, 204 E. Union St., Ligonier, are each being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Scott Noble, 26, …read more.

LIGONIER – The Summer Dash mile and half-mile runs had some familiar faces atop the leaderboards.

LIGONIER – Race results from Saturday’s Cinco De Mayo mile and half-mile road races.

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LIGONIER — Formal charges were filed today, Friday, March 9, against the trio charged in the murders of Justin Adams, 30, and Amanda “Mandy” Feldstein, 39, both of Ligonier. The murders occurred Monday evening, March 5, in Ligonier. Related: Three Charged In Ligonier Double Homicide Justin Adams Michael Jerome Johnson, 35, has been formally charged …read more.

LIGONIER — Three persons of interest are in custody in Noble County in connection with a double homicide Monday evening in Ligonier. This is the first homicide in the Noble County city in 25-30 years. Michael Johnson, Fort Wayne, has been arrested, along with two unidentified females who are persons of interest. Charges have not …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:   Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

KOSCIUSKO The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

LIGONIER – West Noble won the Noble County traveling trophy for the second straight year after claiming honors at the Noble County Fitness Challenge.

LIGONIER – West Noble made the plays late to escape Wawasee, 39-32, in boys buckets Saturday night.

LIGONIER – Race results from the Ligonier Main Street Mile.

LIGONIER – West Noble won the volleyball sectional preview against Wawasee, 3-0, Tuesday evening.

LIGONIER – Madison Rahschulte offers unique addition to Summer Nights 5K.

LIGONIER – West Noble stunned Wawasee 31-14 in non-conference football Friday night.

LIGONIER – Results the Summer Dash mile and half-mile races this past weekend.

NOBLE COUNTY — Four occupants of a horse drawn buggy were taken to Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, for evaluation after a three-vehicle accident on US 6 in the vicinity of CR 450W, east of Ligonier. The accident was at 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. Ada Fry, 37, suffered a laceration to the arm; Janell …read more.

Felipe Gutierrez Najera, 46, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2017 in South Bend. He was born on May 11, 1971 in Agua Calientes, Mexico the son of Jesus Gutierrez Ortiz and San Juana Najera. He is also survived by his daughter, Korayma V. Cervantes of Fort Wayne, step-daughters; Cynthia Ibarra and Cristina …read more.

LIGONIER – Wawasee couldn’t find an extra run needed in a 6-5 baseball loss Saturday at West Noble.

Linda Mae Miller, 57, Ligonier, passed away at home at 1:50 a.m. Saturday morning, May 6, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1959 in LaGrange, the daughter of Melvin Lee and Mary Ellen (Bontrager) Mullet and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On May 29, …read more.

Jeffrey L. “Jeffro” James, age 63, Cromwell, passed away unexpectedly in Ligonier, Monday April 24, 2017. He was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Norton, Va. to Joe and Roalice (Wheatley) James. Mr. James served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the early 1970’s and retired from Monsanto-Silgan in Ligonier in 2014 after …read more.

Danise Ann Osborne, 62, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Cromwell. She was born on Nov. 9, 1954 in Lexington, Ky. to Estle and Edna (Henson) Orsborne. You could catch Danise zooming around in her Red Ford Mustang heading to grab a bite to eat at the Fashion Farm …read more.

LIGONIER – West Noble Primary had its color run Saturday morning in memory of Nancy Howell.

Richard Michael Brewster, 60, Ligonier, departed this life Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Ligonier. He was born March 3, 1957 in Logan, W. Va. a son of Dickie Allen Judy and the late Tressie Mae Judy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Hubert McNeely and Tesa Shannon …read more.

Everett E. Fought, 79, Goshen, died Monday, April 10, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in Noble County to Owen and Irene (Nelson) Fought. Surviving is a son: Kermit (Kelly) Fought, Goshen; three brothers: Ernest (Wilma) Fought, Warsaw; and Byron (Marilyn) Fought; and Harold (Sallie) Fought, both of Ligonier; a half sister: …read more.

Dorothy Theresa Crobarger, 88, Ligonier, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away late Friday morning, April 7, 2017 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 14, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Nimon) Szollar in South Bend. She is survived by her son, Frank Ulbright of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, …read more.

Ralleigh Elwood Halsey, 98, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1918 to John C. and Lula Mae (Gevedon) Halsey in Morgan County, Ky. He married Mary Elizabeth Simon on Feb. 24, 1940. She preceded him in death in 1999. Ralleigh was a very active …read more.

Agnes Keith, 95, Ligonier, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Betty Jean Brown, 76, Ligonier, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born Sept. 16, 1940 to Fred and Margaret (Rough) Cook in Mishawaka. Betty was an area resident for a long time.  For 34 years she worked at the Raco Factory on …read more.

Nancy K. Hooley, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at her home in Ligonier. She was born on Jan. 31, 1939 to Robert D. and Kathryn V. (Patton) Reed in Elkhart County. Nancy was a lifetime area resident and graduated from the Memorial School of Nursing. For 22 years she was …read more.

Edward F. Keith, 97, Ligonier, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1919 to Joseph & Minnie (Darr) Keith in Jonesboro. On May 11, 1940 he married Rose L. Alfrey. She preceded him in death in 1978. He later married Agnes Grissom Keith on Nov. 10, 1979. …read more.

Vaughn W. Atchison Sr., 66, Ligonier, passed away at 1:49 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio to Richard and Jane (Eversole) Atchison. He graduated in 1969 from Tecumseh High School in Donnelsville, Ohio and was a United States Army …read more.

LIGONIER – Tippecanoe Valley defeated Fairfield 60-48 Saturday night to claim its third straight girls basketball sectional title.

LIGONIER – Tippecanoe Valley and Fairfield were victorious Friday night to set up the West Noble Girls Basketball Sectional championship.

LIGONIER – NorthWood’s win over Wawasee and West Noble’s victory against Lakeland set the course Tuesday night at the West Noble Girls Basketball Sectional.

David H. Mehl, 89, Ligonier, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at the Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1927, the son of Douglas A. & Elda (Smallwood) Mehl in Carlisle, Ohio. On Jan. 12, 1952 he married Gertie Mae Lawson. He is survived by five children: John A. (Sue) Copas of Ligonier; Kenny …read more.

Susie D. (Nissley) Miller, 91, Topeka, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Conway Springs, Kan. to David and Mary (Troyer) Nissley. On Nov. 7, 1946 she married Melvin J. Miller. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is …read more.

Mary Ann Campbell, 61, Ligonier, passed away at the Goshen Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Goshen.  \ She was born Oct. 14, 1955, in Wolf Lake to Everett “Peck” and Mildred (Weibel) Tarlton.  On July 30, 1979, she married Daniel Campbell, in Ligonier. Mary was a woman of many talents and great traits. Her …read more.

Glenn Borders Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born Sept. 27, 1925, the son of Glenn and Myrtel (Cole) Borders in Clayton, Mich. Glenn served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942-1946.  A World War II Veteran serving on the U.S.S. …read more.

Mary Ann Campbell, 61, Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier

Charles E. Hammack, 77, passed away Dec. 31, 2016 at the Avalon Village of Ligonier. He was born on Sept. 21, 1939 in Poca, W. Va. to Henry and Cordelia Hammack. He is survived by his four daughters: Penny (John) Lehman, Cromwell; Doreen Hammack, Ocala, Fla.; Dawn Hursey, Ligonier; and Darlene Hammack, Fort Wayne.  Nine …read more.

Susan Lee Lord, 60, Ligonier, passed away at the Parkview Regional Hospital Dec. 7, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Calvin Lee and Julia (Zakrajsek) Trowbridge.  On Dec. 13, 1980, she married Robert B. Lord II, in Goshen. She was a graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic, …read more.

Grace “Gracie” E. Cripe, 91,Topeka, passed away at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born July 29, 1925, to Emile and Rose (Halbauer) Willsey in Lake City, S.D. On June 5, 1943, Grace married Harvey A. Cripe in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1983. …read more.

Grace E. Cripe, 91 Ligonier, passed away Wednesday Dec. 7, 2016 at The Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Ina Jane Wells, 90, Ligonier, and formerly of Reed City, Mich., passed away Dec. 3, 2016, in Goshen. She was born Sept. 17, 1926 in Reed City, Mich. to Joseph and Nova (Smith) Dyer. On Jan. 5, 1945, she married Web E. Wells, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in …read more.

Mary Susana “Sue” Yoder, 81, Topeka, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at home. She was born July 19, 1935 in Goshen to Charles M. and Eva M. (Smith) Speicher. She married Phil E. Yoder on June 18, 1954 in Goshen. She is survived by her husband, Phil Yoder, Topeka; four sons: Jay D. Yoder, Mt. …read more.

Jonny Lee Chambers, 37, passed away May 29, 2016 in Noble County. He was born on April 27, 1979 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife Ginny Chambers, Kimmell, who he wed Oct. 22, 2015. Also surviving are his parents: mother and step father, Lisa and Brian Erb, Kimmell; father, John Christopher, Fort …read more.

Jean Ott, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 23, 1922, in Noble County to Homer and Nellie (Frick) Boyd. Jean graduated from Wawaka High School and attended South Bend College of Commerce. She was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. …read more.

Andres Ibarra Rivera, 72, Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016. He was born Nov. 10, 1944 in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Alejandro Ibarra and Guadalupe Rivera. On March 30, 1968 he married Juana Perez; she survives. Also surviving are five children, Andres (Maria E) Ibarra Jr., …read more.

LIGONIER – The Ligonier Track Club held its annual Main Street Mile on Saturday.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born May 29, 1931 the daughter of Charles Leroy and Beatrice Mae (Hagen) Branham in Chicago. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia (David) Swank, Ligonier; Susan Rittenberry, Kimmell; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren along with …read more.

Charlene L. Gehring, 85, Ligonier, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier

Linda Sue Mccosh, 63, Lagrange, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 in Fort Wayne at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born June 17, 1953 the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Flowers) Dean. On July 6, 1987 she married John Mccosh in Rock Hill, SC; he survives. Also surviving are her sons: William Gregory (Margaret Shawn) Nance …read more.

Evelyn Marie Kreager, 85, Ligonier, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on June 14, 1931 the daughter of Orvis and Ena (Miller) Musser. On June 24, 1951, she married the character, Jack Kreager; he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by her children: …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Wellman, 69, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to the late George and Dolores (Gardina) Wellman May 23, 1947 in Gary. On Dec. 20, 1969 he married Jane Ann Albright in Terre Haute; she survives. Jerry was a very hard working …read more.

Gerald “Jerry” Wellman, 69, Ligonier, passed away early morning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Mary Baldwin (Friskney-Criswell), 92, Kendallville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart nursing home in Avilla. Mary was born at Green Center, Noble County to the late John Arthur and Bernice (Smith) Friskney. She graduated from Van Wert in Ohio and retired from Duo-Therm in LaGrange. She married Leon Baldwin of Saginaw, …read more.

Glory Ann Arnold, 84, Ligonier, passed away early Monday morning, Sept. 26, 2016. She was born in Hot Springs, Ark. Sept. 3, 1932, the daughter of William Prim and Beulah Jane (Bacon) Lautzenheiser. She is survived by four children: Angella Arnold-Henson of Fort Wayne; Valerie (James) Wood of Elkhart; Jeffrey (Dorthea) Arnold of South Whitley; …read more.

Kathryn R. Earnhart, 90, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 18, 2016, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on Jan. 31, 1926, in Huntington. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County. For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Jerry Lee Mangus, 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Kathaleen Lee Barhydt, 61, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1955, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Slone) Jacobs in Pippa Passes, Ky. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married Dennis Lee Barhydt in Hindman, Ky. She is survived by her husband of 28 years: Dennis Barhydt, …read more.

Mavis Irene Fulford, 79, Ligonier, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Northridge Village in Albion following an extended illness.

Irven Laverne “Irv” Senders Jr., 65, Ligonier, formerly of central Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at home.

Sarah “Jane” Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.

Sarah Jane Becker, 93, Ligonier, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Avalon Village Nursing home in Ligonier. Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.

Brian L. Rupright, 55, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 8, 2016, at his home on Knapp Lake.

Lloyd “Louie” Lambright, 65, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Avalon Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born on Dec. 15, 1950, to Amos D. and Edna J. (Gingerich) Lambright in Topeka. Lloyd was a man of many traits. He worked for many years as a factory worker for Redman Homes as …read more.