Phyllis J. DeLong, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on January 2, 1937, in Kanawha County, W. Va., to Fred and Tressah (Greene) DeLong. Phyllis served her country honorably in the United States Army from 1967-1979. She moved to the Ligonier area …read more.

Margie I. Meroney, 86, Ligonier, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 29, 1929, in Allen County to William and Marguerite (DeLagrange) Lengacher Sr. Margie married Leland Meroney Sr. Margie was lifelong area resident. She worked for Starcraft RV and the Charger House. Margie …read more.

Arlene “Fran” Collins, 65, Ligonier, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was born in Corunna to Samuel Crossley and Sarah (McDonald) Lemely. Arlene worked at Nosag Products in Kendallville for many years. She loved NASCar and her Diet Pepsi. Arlene also loved spending quality time with her grandkids. Arlene is survived by her daughter: …read more.

A bio tower shut down years ago, and in the process of being torn down, caught fire mid-afternoon today in Ligonier. According to WSBT.com a type of plastic pellet being used in the demolition caught on fire. Mayor Patty Fisel told reporters from WSBT.com the fire started around 2:30 p.m. at the city’s wastewater treatment …read more.

Lynn Moore, 61, Ligonier, went home to his heavenly reward at 4:09 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1953, to Ross and Annalee (Holler) Moore in New Paris, Pa. On Aug. 4, 1982, Lynn married Rosalie Bowser. She survives. He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School and …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction Team were busy this weekend with multiple arrests that were made for underage drinking. Beginning on Friday, April 3 and extending into Saturday, April 4, a total of 45 minors under the age of 21 …read more.

Gertie Mae Mehl, 90, of Ligonier, stepped into the presence of her heavenly father on March 28, 2015. She was born on July 16, 1924, the daughter of Alvin and Mattie (Hampton) Lawson in Artville, Ky. On Jan. 12, 1952, she married David H. Mehl. They shared over 63 years of marriage. She is survived …read more.

Joseph F. Glaser, 85, Ligonier, formerly of Lake Wawasee, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. On Nov. 18, 1929 he was born to Ben and Ethel (Wills) Glaser in Fort Wayne. He married Cloha M. Kettlebar on Aug. 8, 1950. She preceded him in death in January 2005. Joseph was self-employed as a GM …read more.

Scott F. Roy, 44, Ligonier, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2015, in Topeka, Ind. He was born on Jan. 3, 1971, in LaGrange, Ind., to Fred and Linda (Troyer) Roy. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1989. He was employed by J.W. Priest and Son Lumber Yard in Topeka alongside his father …read more.

Gary ‘Butch’ Lee Johnson, 65, of Ligonier, passed away on March 2, 2015. On Nov. 25, 1949, he was born to Bernell V. and Alma (Schneider) Johnson in Monroe, Wis. He married Deborah S. Babler on Sept. 28, 1974. He attended Monroe High school and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. …read more.

LIGONIER – Just days ahead of the Wawasee Sectional, the Lady Warriors gymnasts gave their injured crew another night to rest and some younger athletes a chance to perform on the big stage one more time. A 96.65-92.55 win by Wawasee over West Noble in the final regular season dual for both clubs was filled …read more.

Lester R. Hunt, Jr., 60, of Ligonier, passed away on Feb. 27, 2015, in Ligonier. He was born on Feb. 3, 1955, in LaGrange County, to Lester R. and Ethel Gertie (LeCount) Hunt, Sr. He married Lucinda Marie Miller on April 12, 1975, in Noble County. She passed away on Nov. 16, 2011. Lester is …read more.

“I think it was just part of reclaiming myself over the past year. I think I got in a rut and was kind of repeating myself, and not wanting to do what I wanted to musically and personally,” says Strand of Oaks frontman Timothy Showalter. “I figured if I was going to take that path, …read more.

Peggy H. Baker, age 73, of Topeka, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. She was born Dec. 30, 1941 the daughter of Coda & Maudie (Hamlin) Colwell. On Dec. 23, 1961 she married Marshall Baker in Hazard, Ky. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Sharon (Lowell) Johnson, Topeka, and Lori …read more.

John H. Schwartz, 78, of Ligonier, passed away at 11:57 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at his residence. He was born Feb. 26, 1936, to Noah E. and Mary Schwartz in Adams County. On Sept. 20, 1956, he married Mariann Miller. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, after 58 years of matrimony. He …read more.

Sandra Acord, 64, of Ligonier, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Kendallville Manor, Kendallville. She was born on Oct. 29, 1950, to Marjorie (Adkins) Meade in Chauncey, W.Va. On June 21, 1975, Sandra married Garland Acord. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2008. Mrs. Acord attended the Ligonier Evangelical …read more.

Bertha L. Miller-Troyer, 91, Ligonier, passed away on Jan. 22, 2015, at her son’s home. She was born on March 8, 1923, in Haven, Kansas to Lewis and Albina (O’Neal) Meier. She married Jake Miller. He preceded her in death in 1967. She then married Jerry Troyer in 1971. He preceded her in death. She …read more.

Bertha Mae Lengacher, 85, Ligonier, passed away on Jan. 19, 2015, at Life Care in LaGrange, Ind. She was born on Sept. 2, 1929, in Gewaga County, Ohio to Clemonce S. and Barbara U. (Mast) Yoder. On May 4, 1950, Bertha married Edwin J. Lengacher. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1981. She …read more.

Mariann (Miller) Schwartz, 76, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:26 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born on May 27, 1938, to Daniel and Lavina (Lengacher) Miller in New Haven. On Sept. 20, 1956, she married John Schwartz. He survives. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is …read more.

Larry E. Reichard, 72, of Ligonier, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born on Feb. 7, 1942, to Dale and Maxine (Shriver) Reichard in South Whitley. He was a lifetime area resident and worked on his parent’s farm in Larwill, and also at Monsanto, Sorg Products, and …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Cynthia Carroll, 49, of Ligonier, passed away Jan. 8, 2015 in Goshen. She was born on April 19, 1965 to Willis and Florence (Thurmund) Carroll in Happy, Texas. She married Mike Long on June 17, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Mike Long, Ligonier; her father, Willis Carroll, Amarillo, Texas; her siblings: Linda (Mike) …read more.

Kimberlee R. Hooley, 49, of Ligonier, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Jan. 7, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born on Dec. 11, 1965, to Sanford and Nancy Hooley in Noblesville. Ms. Hooley was a lifetime area resident and graduated from West Noble High School in 1984. She enjoyed art projects, bingo and …read more.

David Snyder, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Dec. 27, 2014 in Elkhart. He was born on Nov. 28, 1964, in Peru, to Harry P. and Lula (Ray) Snyder Sr. David was fascinated by the railroad and loved flowers, gardening and dancing around the stove. He is survived by his mother: Lula Snyder, Ligonier; three …read more.

Bishop Mervin M. Miller, 74, of Ligonier, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. He was born on July 23, 1940 the son of Mose N. and Emma (Lehman) Miller. On Oct. 13, 1960, he married Vera Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Vera Miller of Ligonier; three children, Dewayne J. (Ida …read more.

Connie (Kilmer) Smith, 62, of Ligonier, passed away on December 31, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1952 in Goshen, IN to Herman and Kathryn (Yoder) Kilmer. She married Charles Smith on July 5, 1994. Connie attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Charles, …read more.

Connie (Kilmer) Smith, 62, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Dec. 31, 2014. She was born on Feb. 7, 1952 in Goshen, Ind., to Herman and Kathryn (Yoder) Kilmer.  She married Charles Smith on July 5, 1994. She is survived by her husband: Charles, Ligonier; a son: Daniel Woodrum, LaPorte, Ind.; a daughter: Crystal Kilmer, …read more.

Joseph G. Stump, 89, of Ligonier, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 3, 1925, to Asa and Pearl (Galloway) Stump in Kimmell. On Dec. 23, 1943, Joseph married Lois Winebrenner in Little Rock, Ark. She preceded him in death. …read more.

Rita Allen, 45, 66 EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, ran from police after her vehicle almost hit another vehicle. A police pursuit followed with her being arrested for resisting law enforcement with force or a deadly weapon, her vehicle. Early Saturday morning, Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton observed a vehicle turn a corner and almost hit …read more.

Elma L. Foust, 71, of Ligonier, passed away on Dec. 3, 2014. She was born on June 19, 1943, in Syracuse, to Walter and Gwendolyn (Rogers) Williams. She married James Foust on April 29, 1960, in Corona, Calif. She retired from Silgan Plastics after over 25 years of employment. She graduated from Corona Senior High School …read more.

Charles L. “Pete” Rice, 76, of Ligonier passed away very unexpectedly on Friday night Nov. 7, 2014, at the Notre Dame men’s basketball game. He was preparing to cheer for the Irish as he had been doing faithfully for over 30 years. Pete was born in Grove City, Pa. on March 25, 1938, the son …read more.

Irene Louise Hochstetler-Sprunger, 93, of Ligonier, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. She was born on June 4, 1921, to Melvin and Mary Alice (Cripe) Dunafin in Elkhart County. On March 12, 1938 she married Earl E. ‘Abe’ Hochstetler. He preceded her in death. On March 3, 1984, …read more.

Paul Gerke, 84, of Ligonier, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 23, 2014 at Avalon Village, Ligonier. He was born on Aug. 13, 1930, to Rudolph and Frances (Cozik) Gerke in Fort Wayne. Paul graduated from South Side High School in 1948 and went on to serve his country honorably in the 1st Division Marine Corps …read more.

Brent Atz, 51, of Ligonier, passed away on Oct. 22, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Nov. 30, 1962, in LaGrange, to Richard and Cecile (Huff) Atz. He graduated from West Noble High School. He was a very hard worker who loved to work with his hands. He loved his family, especially …read more.

Norma Dunlap, 84, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sept. 29, 2014, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, Ind. She was born on July 25, 1930 to Darlo and Donna Bell Mehl in LaGrange County, Ind. On August 30, 1947, she married Richard Dunlap in Goshen, Ind. He preceded her in death on February 1, …read more.

Debbie Bernard, 61, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sept. 24, 2014, at home. She was born on May 1, 1953, in Kewanee, Ill., to Marshall D. and Alice N. (King) Bernard. She enjoyed being a cyber-farmer in FarmVille. She enjoyed genealogy, but most of all, loved her grandkids. She is survived by her partner …read more.

Woodward E. Weade, 83, of Kimmell, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 14, 1931, in Kimmell, to Hobart M. and Celia M. (Knapp) Weade. He married Luella Butler on Oct. 2, 1953, in Kimmell. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was …read more.

Conner Nathaniel Snyder, son of Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder, was stillborn on Sept. 14, 2014. Conner is survived by his parents, Michaela Knight and Jacob Snyder of Ligonier and his grandmothers, Tina Knight of Ligonier, Yolanda Snyder of Ligonier. Conner also leaves behind many cherished aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be at …read more.

Connie Ray, age 74, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at home. She was born on May 18, 1940, to Russell and Reba (Senff) Bellman in Millwood. On Dec. 24, 1964, she married Jerry E. Ray. He survives. She graduated from Bremen High School in 1958 and went on to work as a …read more.

[weaver_youtube mnPQkDXXvXo rel=0] LIGONIER – Defense, defense and more defense. The Wawasee boys soccer team needed every bit of effort on defense that it could exert for its game against West Noble and the Warriors did not disappoint. Wawasee rode out the advantage of a goal by Alex Doll to capture its first win over …read more.

Robert B. Dhonau, Jr., 59, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Aug. 23, 2014, in Goshen, Ind. He was born on Jan. 2, 1955, in Oak Park, Ill., to Robert and Martha (Albers) Dhonau. Rob was raised by his mother and his step-father, Joe Miller. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1975. He was in …read more.

Douglas V. Guilliam, 70, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away Friday morning, Aug. 22, 2014, at Avalon Village where he had been a resident since 2010. He was born Jan. 4, 1944, in Columbus, Ga., to Roger and Helen (Sheley) Guilliam. On Dec. 4, 1971, he married Rebecca Charlton at Brenneman Memorial Missionary Church in Goshen, …read more.

Juan Jose Lopez Pineda, 39, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1975, to Victor Manuel Lopez-Galvan and Maria Guadalupe Pineda Padilla in Rincon De Romos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. He was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. Mr. Pineda worked at Starcraft Marine and most recently …read more.

Sandra ‘Sandy’ L. Patton, 73, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born on July 29, 1941, to Wallace and Betty (McMann) Meyers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting nick knacks, shopping and keeping things clean. She is survived by four children: Lisa …read more.

June Williams, 94, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1920, to Ezra and Beatrice (Owen) Shideler in Marilla, Mich. On Feb. 25, 1945, she married Charles R. Williams in Marilla, Mich. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1999. …read more.

Eleanor M. Barnum, 94, formerly of Ligonier, Ind., and Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 7, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on July 7, 1920, in Ligonier, to A. Dewey and Ruth (Mock) Biddle. She married Orlo Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Barnum on Oct. 5, 1940, in Albion. He preceded her on death Sept. …read more.

Bruce Edward Hazelton, 53, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Aug. 3, 2014, at his home. He was born on Oct. 28, 1960, to Charles and Elizabeth (Damon) Hazelton in Defiance, Ohio. On Oct. 25, 1986, he married Leah Elliott in Ligonier. Bruce worked for Burnworth zollars in Ligonier for 16 years and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 29, 2014 Matthew Robert Stewart, 20, 2939 E. Joshua Dr., Warsaw, arrested for OWI misdemeanor. Bond: $550 cash Timothy Lee Marner, 41, 303 E. Fourth St., Ligonier, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $6,000 cash July 28, 2014 Brian Charles …read more.

Five Ligonier manufacturers with similar staffing needs will join to host a hiring event to fill a total of more than 135 positions. The hiring event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thursday, July 31, at West Noble High School, 5094 U.S. 33, Ligonier. Participating employers include Guardian Industries, TrelleborgVibracoustic, Millennium Industries, BRC Rubber …read more.

Ralph E. Lewis, 70, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind. He was born March 2, 1944, to Marvin and Alta (Dobbs) Lewis in Monticello, Ky. On June 7, 1964, he married Nancy Poindexter. She survives. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in …read more.

Harold Richardson, 72, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on July 24, 2014, at home. He was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Polly, Ky., to William and Martha (Cook) Richardson. He married Mazie Caudill on Jan. 6, 1964. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1995. Harold graduated from Fleming High School in Neon, Ky. …read more.

Evelyn Tuttle, 91, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on July 22, 2014, at Avalon Village, Ligonier, Ind. In keeping with Evelyn’s wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Yeager Funeral Home.

Katie (Thomas) Bontrager, 93, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:09 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at home. She was born on March 6, 1921, to Ben and Lovina (Mullet) Thomas in Dodge City, Kan. Katie married Andrew L. Bontrager who preceded her in death on April 23, 1982, after 38 years of holy matrimony. …read more.

Sharon Hill, 72, of Ligonier, passed away on July 17, 2014 at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 29, 1942 to Juanita Trine in Columbia City, Ind. She married Jimmy Hill on April 14, 1965. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2007. Sharon and her husband built the Charger House Restaurant, …read more.

Harvey L. Heintzelman, 75 of Ligonier, Ind., passed away Friday July 4, 2014, at his home. He was born on July 8, 1938, to the late Joseph and Anna Mae (McDonald) Heintzelman in Cromwell, Ind. On April 8, 1961, in Ligonier, he married Patricia S. Christlieb, who was his beloved wife for 53 years. Harvey …read more.

Brian W. Gabbard, 42, of Ligonier, passed away on June 28, 201,4 at home. He was born Oct. 7, 1971 in Goshen, to Sidney and Pam (Kring) Gabbard. He was engaged to Trina Wicker. He attended Wawasee High School. He was employed at Silgan Plastics in Ligonier.  He enjoyed ATVs, fishing, music and basketball. He …read more.

Michael K. Hooley, 59, of Topeka, passed away on June 27, 2014, at home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1955, in LaGrange, to Francis and Vera (Troyer) Hooley. He married Rhonda Arthur. Michael graduated from West Noble High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed with Starcraft …read more.

Roque Calvo, 88, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on June 24, 2014, at home. He was born on March 26, 1930, in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico, to Raymundo Calvo and Luisa Salazar. He married Maria A. Mena in Mexico. Mr. Calvo is survived by his wife; his children: Jesus, Alejandro, Jorge, Abel, Roque, Jr., Jose …read more.

John R. Hollowell, 88, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on March 11, 1926, to Perry and Gertrude (Hughes) Hollowell in Terre Haute, Ind. In 1957, John married Julia A. Hiatt. She preceded him in death. He attended Shepherdsville School and …read more.

The Wings of Destiny Bike Ride is a way to enjoy the area’s scenery, socialize with old and new friends and support the Syracuse Skate Park in memory of Cory Kneller, who died in a car accident in 2012. The event has been put together by Kneller’s family including his mother, Cathy McDonald, and his …read more.

Wayne Frame, 96, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away peacefully at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on July 4, 1917, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to George Edward and Pauline (Farra) Frame. He married Margaret Ellen Westrick on April 24, 1943, in Chicago, Ill.; she preceded him in …read more.

Wawasee, Concord Survive Nailbiters It went to the wire in both varsity and JV softball games between Wawasee and Concord Monday night in Syracuse. Rae Ann Miller was money for Concord, striking out 11 Wawasee batters in a 2-0 Concord varsity win in Northern Lakes Conference play. Wawasee’s JV won its third consecutive game in …read more.

Arthur E. Loutzenhiser, 56, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 1, 1958, to Arthur and Shirley Shaffer (Harrell) Loutzenhiser in Goshen, Ind. He had worked as a production worker at Nibco in Goshen, Ind. Arthur had a passion for repairing cars …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 2, 2014 Scott Allan Landis, 46, 4043 N. Old Port Rd., Warsaw, arrested for dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a controlled Schedule I substance and on an active warrant. No bond noted Kyler Dean Mylin, 26, 632 …read more.

Police are calling the death of a 7-year-old Ligonier boy a tragic accident. The Noble County Sheriff’s Department says officers responded to a 911 call just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday from 5211 W. 1100 N., Ligonier. Upon arrival at the residence, they found Jaylin Miller, 7, deceased as the result of a single gun shot wound. …read more.

Jaylin Andrew Miller, 7, Ligonier, Ind., passed away unexpectedly as the result of an accident at home on Saturday April 26, 2014. Jaylin was born on Aug. 19, 2006, in Shipshewana, Ind., to Merlin and Edna (Yoder) Miller. He is survived by his parents; four siblings: Myron, Jeremy, Kaylene and Jeryl Miller, all at home; …read more.

Maxine M. Christner, 92, of Ligonier, Ind., formerly of Goshen, Ind., died Monday morning, April 7, 2014, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born June 15, 1921, in Goshen, Ind., to Roy and Abbey (Hite) Klase. On Sept. 11, 1944, in Goshen, she married Glen E. Christner. He died June 11, 1980. She is survived by …read more.

The second of two job fairs will be conducted April 5 to fill 40 production positions at Guardian Automotive Products Inc. in Ligonier. The positions start at $12.50 an hour and there is an opportunity for incremental increases in the first year to $14.50. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or the equivalent …read more.

Mary Jane Lepird, 95, of Summitville, Ind., formerly of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on April 2, 2014, in Alexandria, Ind. She was born May 21, 1918, in Brimfield, Ind., to Clarence and Clara (Frick) Svoboda. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Arthur and Clara Couts. She married Woodie Madden in November 1936. He …read more.

[weaver_youtube gjaonpTddL0 rel=0] LIGONIER – Big sticks at the plate made up for a big chill in the field for Wawasee’s softball team Tuesday afternoon. Scoring a numbing 17 runs in the first two frames, Wawasee had more than enough offense to make up for shaky defense in a 22-9 win at West Noble. After …read more.

Starlin Runyon, 65, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born Nov. 10, 1948, to Lawrence and Carrie (Runyon) Owens in Grundy, Va. On April 19, 2011, he married Janet Schopf. She survives. He graduated from Council High School and went on to …read more.

Cyndi Watson, 55, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on March 14, 2014, at home. She was born on May 4, 1958, in LaGrange, Ind., to Mary Renner. She married Kenny Watson on Nov. 16, 1973, in Cromwell, Ind. She was formerly employed with Keystone RV. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was an …read more.

Juan Carlos Gutierrez-Najera, 26, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on March 5, 2014 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Jan. 17, 1988, in Los Cumbres Aguascalientes, Mexico to Antonio Gutierrez and Tiffany Trevino. He loved playing with his dogs and spending time with his family. He enjoyed the outdoors and video games. Juan …read more.

Vance A. Good Jr., 85, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Dec. 7, 1928, to Vance A. and Minnie B. (Merchant) Good in Hammond, Ind. On Jan. 17, 1948, he married Lorraine Ginter, she survives. Mr. Good worked …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3Vq-n3s5A5g rel=0] LIGONIER – There were no springs in the floor at West Noble High School, but there was a spring in the step of the Wawasee gymnastics team on Tuesday night. The Warriors had to adjust their routines a bit being away from the comfort of their home floor but ultimately Wawasee did …read more.

Ralph Emerson Kistler Jr., 75, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday Dec. 27, 2013. He was born at home on the family farm near Leiters Ford, Ind., on May 12, 1938, to Ralph E. Sr. and Verna B. (Cripe) Kistler. On June 27, 1959, he married Harolaine Marie Hoover in the …read more.

John Brickey Sr., 57, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Dec. 18, 2013, at his home. He was born on Sept. 14, 1956, in Norton, Va., to William Brickey and Dollie Short. He married Pam Sprague on Oct. 6, 1979, in Syracuse, Ind. He is survived by his wife: Pam, Ligonier, Ind.; a son: John …read more.

West Noble Holds Off Wawasee West Noble’s boys basketball team led by a dozen at the half, but needed to hit six of seven free throws in the final quarter to fend off Wawasee, 52-49, Saturday night in Ligonier. Brandon Evans led the Chargers (3-0) with 15 points and teammate Waylon Richardson tossed in 14 …read more.

LIGONIER – Wawasee kept things interesting in its game with West Noble Tuesday night, but the Lady Warriors could not keep things consistent. West Noble held the lead for the entire game to grab a 64-53 victory. Tuesday night’s game had flashes of the potential that the young Lady Warriors team has but only in …read more.

LIGONIER – Wawasee used an all-around team effort Monday night to pick up its first freshman boys basketball win, 47-24, at West Noble. A trio of Warriors scored nine points each in Spencer Prescott, Tim Conley and Cameron Schlabach, Conley adding five rebounds on the night. Tossing in six points each were Adrian Crabb and …read more.

Homer Feightner, 85, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his residence from an extended illness. He was born on June 18, 1928, to Howard Irving and Valeria Leora (Reid) Feightner in Rome City, Ind. On Dec. 15, 1950, he married Donna Tracy. She survives.Mr. Feightner was a 1947 …read more.

James D. Elser, 73, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Thursday Nov. 21, 2013, at his home. He was born on Nov. 23, 1939, in York Township, Ind., to Charley and Cleone (Reidenbach) Elser. Jim graduated from Albion High School in 1958. He married Patricia Ann Kinnison on Nov. 25, 1969, in Wawaka, Ind. He lived …read more.

Mario Alberto Reyes, 25, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on June 16, 1988, in Mexico to Silvia and Santos Reyes. He married Alejandra Duque on April 5, 2007, in Ligonier. He was employed at Forest River Inc. Mario loved to …read more.

Clark E. Lemley, 95, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at Avalon Village in Ligonier on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. He was born in Mount Morris, Pa. on July 11, 1918, the son of Albert and Sadie (Rush) Lemley. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He was given numerous awards …read more.

LIGONIER – The fun, exciting and sometimes frustrating adventure that was the 2013 Lady Warrior volleyball season came to its conclusion on Thursday night. Wawasee fell at the hands of Class 3A No. 6 Fairfield 3-0 in the quarterfinal round of the West Noble Sectional. The Falcons, whose program has captured nine straight sectional championships, …read more.

LIGONIER – The 2013 season came to an unsatisfying close for the Whitko volleyball team on Tuesday night. Whitko had what could probably best be described as an off-night and that would lead to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Noble and a first round exit of the Class 3-A West Noble Sectional. …read more.

Alice Geraldine Lung, 84, of Cromwell, Ind., (formerly of Ligonier, Ind.), passed away on Oct. 18, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 28, 1929, in Cromwell, Ind., to LeRoy and Henrietta (Gorsuch) Price. She married Gerald Lung on Nov. 25, 1947. He passed away in 1993. She was employed with Sears and …read more.

LIGONIER – Wawasee’s prolonged agony on the varsity volleyball court continued Tuesday night in another heartbreaking loss, this time to host West Noble. The Lady Warriors won the first game 25-22, then dropped the nest two 18-25, 23-25 before winning game four 25-10. In the deciding fifth game, West Noble found a way to get …read more.

Ricky J. Kline, 53, of Indianapolis, Ind., and formerly of Ligonier, Ind., passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2013. He was born May 31, 1960, the son of Oscar Edward and Marguerite Irene (Randol) Kline in McCray Hospital. On Sept. 29, 1991, he married Patricia G. Collins; she survives. Rick was a 1979 graduate …read more.

Ethel L. West, 94, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Avalon Village Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Noble County, Ind., to J.C. and Emma (Lawson) Lee. She married Morris “Bus” West in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1982. Ethel was a lifelong resident of Noble …read more.

Carla Esther Grotrian, 37, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sept. 17, 2013, at home. She was born on Sept. 14, 1976, in Lincoln, Neb., to Curtis and Doris (Woods) Gierhan. She married Anthony Grotrian on July 20, 2013. Carla was a homemaker. She coached volleyball at West Noble Schools and played volleyball at IPFW. …read more.

Geneva R. Nibblett, 91, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. She was born on March 10, 1922, to Andrew and Lula (Isbell) Aaron in Sipsey, Ala. On April 13, 1946, she married Eugene Nibblett. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1995. Nibblett was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and …read more.

The annual Stone’s Trace Pioneer Crafts Festival, a celebration of American life prior to the 1870s, will be held on Sept. 7-8 at the Stone’s Tavern Inn historical site on Lincoln Highway, south of Ligonier. “This is our 40th anniversary,” says Janet Sweeney of the Stone’s Trace Historical Society. “To celebrate we’ve brought in some ladies …read more.

Mary M. Steele, 59, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. She was born on Feb. 14, 1954, to Junis T. and Helen (Brickey) Steele in Norton, Va. Ms. Steele was a member of the Apostolic Church in Ligonier and enjoyed cross word puzzles and playing games on the computer. She was …read more.

Every Labor Day weekend since 1992, the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival brings games, food and music and much more to downtown Ligonier. Now in its 22nd year, the Marshmallow Festival offers a weekend packed full of fun activities. The festival starts tonight, Friday, Aug. 30, with pony rides in Kenny Park from 6 to 8 p.m. …read more.

NLC Showdown Goes To NorthWood In a clash of contenders in the Northern Lakes Conference girls golf race, NorthWood hosted Wawasee and Northridge Thursday at McCormick Creek. Needing to count every stroke, NorthWood remained undefeated in round robin play with a 179 while Wawasee carded 182. Northridge struggled on the Nappanee layout, shooting 250. NorthWood, …read more.

William Foster, 90, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Aug. 25, 2013, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on Dec. 7, 1922, in Albion, Ind., to John and Edna (Herendeen) Foster. He married Dorothy Furkis on June 13, 1944, in Ligonier. He served his country in the United States Navy in World War II. …read more.

Shannon Eugene Kathary, 38, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., as the result of a stroke suffered on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born on June 4, 1975, to Eugene and Kim (Miller) Kathary in Goshen, Ind. On Aug. 3, 1996, he …read more.

Celso De La Cruz, 56, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on April 6, 1957, to Antonio and Marina (Moncada) De La Cruz in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He graduated from High School in 1975. He enjoyed exercising …read more.

Incidents Syracuse Police Officers investigated the following incident Sunday, 12:10 a.m. Officials at Casey’s General Store, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, reported a drive-off of $10.03 in gasoline. Arrests Syracuse Police Officers made the following arrests. Monday, 11:35 p.m. Dustin R.E. Heileman, 21, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while never licensed. Heilman was …read more.