Authorities are currently responding to an accident near the intersection of SR 19 and Etna Street in Mentone.

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: Statewide Credit Services v. David Adkins, Warsaw, $529.28 Dawn Blanton, Warsaw, $398.45 Gabriel Bollinger, Leesburg, $873.94 Beth Conley-Eppenbaugh, Warsaw, $660.75 Carrie Dugger, Warsaw, and Jason Dugger, Winona …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library Bell Memorial Public Library events this week: News Our Web page is under construction. You can still access our card catalog but not our newsletter or any current programs on the website or calendar.  Call the library for information. You can also pick up a copy of our …read more.

In Thursday afternoon’s meeting of less than two minutes, The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission of Kosciusko County approved license renewals for Bulldog Saloon in Mentone, Redwood Firewood Grill in Warsaw and Barbee Hotel & Restaurant in Warsaw. The next meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Kosciusko Court House.

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: Martin Financial Management v. Jose Aguilar, Notre Dame, $2,360.19 Deneen A. Caverly, Goshen, $2,360.19 Helvey and Associates Inc. v. Shane Ashby, Mentone, $4,849.48 James Hale, Tippecanoe, and …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 3 Brandon Lamarr Bolden, 22, 224 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $600 cash Ted Jefferson Hight, 20, 76 EMS C24E Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash Robert Lee Craig, 39, 8106 …read more.

In a meeting that lasted just over 10 minutes, the Mentone town council approved the ordinance petitioned by Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation during its January meeting (see related). The board opted during January’s meeting to table the signing of the ordinance until the February’s meeting in order to give Josh Shepard, of the street department, and …read more.

MENTONE – The Mentone Youth League will begin registrations for its 2015 season on Feb. 7. Registrations are set for Feb.7 from 9-12, Feb. 9 from 5-8, Feb. 11 from 5-8 and Feb. 14 from 9-12 and 3-8. Registration sessions will be held in the Bell Memorial Library in Mentone. The cost to play in …read more.

UPDATE: According to Mentone Fire Department Chief Mike Yazel, several animals perished in the fire, including multiple sheep, goats, pigs, cats and calfs. No humans were harmed. The fire is believed to have been caused by a heat lamp in one of the animal areas. Total damage is estimated to be up to $15,000.   …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: Shafer Rentals v. Chelsie Benson, Syracuse, $289.10 Colby Fultz, Syracuse, $289.10 Gary L. Spangle v. Scott Dingess, Claypool, $549 Richard and Janet Stouder v. Glenn A. Eaglebarger, …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: Interim Capital Group v. Mark Alber, Warsaw, $1,295.39 James II and Cheryl Beer, Syracuse, $4,793.61 James W. Crater, Warsaw, $1,228.52 Sam A. Hyden, Syracuse, $1,094.63 Angela D. …read more.

Larry L. Sanders, 71, of Mentone passed away on Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Born in Fulton County on Jan. 3, 1944, Larry Lin Sanders was a treasured son of Ervin Jay and Josephine E. Utter Sanders. Growing up in Richland Township he shared his childhood with two …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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $1,287.48 Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $867.11 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $1,937.61 Carl E. Clevenger, Leesburg, $534.09 Joy S. Fernandez, …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church Mentone The mobile food pantry will be at the First Baptist Church in Metone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Feb. 3. The church is located at 206 S. Oak St., Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets or heavy bags to carry your food home.

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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 500 block South Franklin Street, Mentone. Holly R. Clabaugh reported the theft of a debit card. 8:59 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 100 block South Seventh Street, Pierceton. An individual tried to commit suicide. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendnet Brett Boggs encourages TVSC patrons to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held …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: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $2,836.66 Terry A. Besson, Atwood, $749.54 Jeanine Bizzaro, South Bend, $5,313.87 Penny S. Blair, Warsaw, $5,104.58 Michelle Blakemore, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:28 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, South SR 15, west CR 200S, Warsaw Driver: Scott H. Clark, 58, West Maple Lane, Claypool. Clark’s vehicle struck a fuel tank in the roadway, which fell off an unknown vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 4:28 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Pauline B. ‘Polly’ Kuhn, 83, Mentone, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 30, 1931, in Akron, to John Otis and Pearl (Hart) Whittenberger. On May 18, 1951, at the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church of Akron, to Bernard D. Kuhn he survives. Polly was a homemaker. She was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:54 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, East SR 14 and South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Robert B. Harting, 38, North CR 100E, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 3:50 a.m. Tusday, Jan. 6, North SR 19, south of West CR 1350N, …read more.

The Mentone Town Council heads into the 2015 year with the same members as 2014, but hopes that decisions don’t have to be made solely by council members Tim Croy, Shelly Krueger and Jill Gross. Croy, the council president, explained that he hopes the new year will bring increased input from Mentone residents, “To us, it …read more.

Gregory Maxwell of Farmer’s State Bank in Mentone will be one of 21 board of directors members for the Indiana Bankers Association who have assumed positions as of Thursday, Jan. 1. The board members were elected elected at the IBA Annual Convention in French Lick in September of 2014. According to the IBA, “The functions …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: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Shanda Myers, Warsaw, $2,963.44 Scott T. Nine, Yuma, Az., $5,713.96 Kody Popenfoose, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Alexis Potts, Warsaw, $4,890.68 Helvey and Associates v. …read more.

The 2014 year was another solid one for the Tippecanoe Valley School Board. Several teachers and students within the school corporation were recognized for achievement both at the state and national level, including seven teachers within the corporation receiving KEYS grants. The board oversaw many important hirings in 2014, including the appointment of new TV Middle …read more.

Patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are encouraged to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, SR 19 north of SR 10, Etna Green. Driver: Alissa D. Dolbee, 38, North CR 700W, Warsaw. Dolbee and a passenger, Alayna Cooper, 14, North CR 700W, Warsaw, both complained of pain to the neck and were transported …read more.

Josephine Blue, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Santa Ana, Calif., Argos and Rochester, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on April 7, 1928, in Rochester to Curtis and Margaret (Etchyeson) Croussore. On May 23, 1945, she married Lewis Donald Blue. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Kosciukso 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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjustors v. Kathryn M. Slone, Warsaw, $976.67 Caleb J. Roth v. John and Shelly Garrett, Winona Lake, $2,804 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stacey Miller, …read more.

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, KC Recycling Depot will offer new recycling services throughout Kosciusko County. Borden Waste Away Group will be picking up recycling materials at the nine KC Recycling stations located in Warsaw behind the KC Recycling Depot, Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, Leesburg, Silver Lake, Claypool, Mentone and Pierceton. Previously, the Depot offered consumer …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The head cook of Mentone Elementary School, Nikki Rutherford, was honored by the Tippecanoe Valley School Board during it’s December meeting. Rutherford is the recipent of the Pillar Award for outstanding staff. The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has many wonderful individuals amont its classified staff who, …read more.

Mary Belle Swihart, 80, rural Rochester, passed away at 2:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in the Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room. Born Aug. 1, 1934, in Miami County, to Lyle and Cleo (Mathias) DePue, she graduated from Argos High School in 1953. On July 2, 1960, at Argos Christian Church she married James R. Swihart, …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. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Admission is $20 Wagon Wheel Theatre A Christmas Story: The Musical – 8 pm. Friday, …read more.

Monday night’s Mentone Town Council meeting saw the approval of new computers for the town marshal’s office, wage increases for the town’s part-time employees and the scheduling of an executive meeting for later in the month. The meeting was originally scheduled for last Monday, Dec. 1, but due to Board President Tim Croy being out …read more.

The first distribution of teacher performance grants from the State of Indiana was distributed last week to more than 1,300 schools with more than $30 million given to reward “high-performing” teachers. Locally, nearly all schools received grants to disperse as bonuses to teachers with only Wawawsee School Corporation (see related) and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, West SR 10 and North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Jon P Lackey, 46, East CR 500N, Rochester. Lackey was eastbound on SR 10, approaching SR19, and stated he was distracted changing his radio channel, missed the stop …read more.

By RICK STEWART Pastor, Palestine Bible Church The Palestine Bible Church will host a Christmas music concert featuring a special performance by local Christian music group – By Grace at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. By Grace features Anna Jackson, Janet Hawley, Rachel Hawley, and Michaela Hawley. By Grace will touch your heart with their …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident located near the SR 25 and SR 110. (Photo by John Faulkner) According to officials with Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, no one was injured in the accident. (Photo by John Faulkner) Mentone Fire Department and Fulton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. See similar stories: Single vehicle accident …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, Eight Square Road, east of North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila S. Swinehart, 37, South Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 5:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, East CR 350N, west of North CR 100E, Warsaw. …read more.

By ANGELA MILLER Principal, Mentone Elementary School The Mentone Elementary School Spell Bowl Team competed in Wabash at the Honeywell Center on Nov. 20. Mentone’s team took first in their division. Congratulations to the team.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Linda L. Alto, Mentone, $1,580.96 Jeremy R. Brock, Warsaw, $866.33 William J. Burchett, Warsaw, $1,873.62 Donna J. Cassel, Pierceton, $1,219.98 Esmeralda Cruz, Warsaw, …read more.

First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St, Mentone, will be hosting the Mobile Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 2. Those participating are asked to bring one or two boxes, baskets or heavy bags to carry the food home.

Nichole Leshawn Mikel, 17, of Etna Green, passed Thursday, Nov. 13, at her residence She was born on April 23, 1997, in Warsaw, to Rick and Heather (Sauer) Mikel. She was a senior at Tippecanoe Valley High School. She was a longtime volunteer at The Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horse Back Riding Center of Warsaw. She was a …read more.

North Central Cooperative Inc. announced today that it would expanding its operations to Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the company will invest $8.27 million renovate to equip two buildings on a 78-acre crop service center in Mentone, adding more than 18,000 square-feet of production and office space. “Indiana knows agriculture. To cultivate agricultural …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: Capital Alliance Financial LLC v. Lisa Cochran, Syracuse, $586.45 Charles M. Tucker v. Heather Bentley, Mentone. $686.55 Davis Kohnen & Associates v. Courtnie Lyke, Claypool, $1,594 Dental …read more.

It has been learned the individual suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Further information will be released by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s office. INITIAL: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with Mentone EMS and Etna Green First Responders, are in the area of CR 125N. The initial call was that an individual had been shot. More …read more.

At approximately 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of SR 25 and Shilling Road near Mentone for a single-vehicle automobile accident. The driver was southbound on SR 25 and exited the roadway near the intersection, coming to a rest in a wooded area southwest of the intersection. The driver …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: Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw , $2,128.93 Debra A. Bartels, North Webster, $538.76 Emmanuel and Denise Colon, Warsaw, $1,537.42 Lance Everts, Warsaw, $679.56 Healther …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 4400 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Thomas L. Stiver reported the theft of bicycle. Value: $663. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2700 block West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Jay A. Wagner reported a door remote, change and two …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. Marilyn Haynes, Warsaw, $2,333.65 Derek Robinson, Warsaw, $2,333.65 Culver Development Corp. v. Maurice Carson II and Jennifer Castillo, Nappanee, $1,604 Paula and Thomas …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: While the victims of the sex crime were identified in open court, InkFreeNews has opted not to release the names of victims or their family members.) It took a little over an hour to seat 12 members of a jury and one alternate Tuesday morning, the start of a three-day jury trial against …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for northern Indiana, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Wabash, and St. Joseph Counties. The warning is in effect from 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, until 9 a.m. the same day. According to the warning: clearing skies and diminishing winds will cause temperatures in the region to drop …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, SR 13 near 800 North, North Webster. Driver: Crystal D. Gilbert, 30, Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 1:47 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 250 East near US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Jose A. Nunez, 40, …read more.

Alma Wadkins, 87, Mentone, Ind., passed away on Oct. 10, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Feb. 27, 1927 in Floyd County, Ky., to the late Dick and Ellen (Brown) Robinson. On July 3, 1946 she was united in marriage to the late George Wadkins Sr. World War II veteran, in Floyd …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]) Trick-or-Treat Times Thursday, Oct. 30 Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Akron – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Argos – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atwood – …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: Amber Chavez v. Crystal Long, Warsaw, $1,298 Jason Robertson, Warsaw, $1,298 Arthur H. McGinness v. Chad E. and Michelle Harter, Warsaw, $3,198.95 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, West SR 25 and South CR 800W, Mentone. Driver: Kerry J. Phillips, 43, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Phillips’ vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Police Department Officers with the North Webster …read more.

Brett Allen Bradley, 29, 312 N. Broadway St., Mentone, has been arrested on battery of a law enforcement officer, level 6 felony and disorderly conduct, from an event stemming from Sept. 8, at 123 Sophie Lane, Warsaw. He is being held on $2,000 surety bond for these charges. The affidavit of probable cause states Warsaw …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 First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct.4 …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: 30 West Auto v. Fredrick Osburn, Pierceton, $535 Canterbury House Apartments v. Kari Brown, Warsaw, $2,401.90 David Unhoch v. Ambrotin Arnold, Mentone, $123.04 Veronica Flores, Warsaw, $123.04 …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a professional photo shoot for the Palestine community on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to have professional quality individual and/or family photographs taken by photographer, Craig Shull. Pictures will be reasonably priced with 8×10 photos to be offered for a little …read more.

Ronnie Hurd, 64, of rural Mentone, Ind., passed away at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 5, 1949, in Prestonburg, Ky., to Bennie and Dora (Anderson) Hurd. He attended Mentone High School and graduated from Rochester High School. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam. Ronnie …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: Allen Collections v. Mike Howard, Macy, $1,608.15 Firstsource Financial Solutions v. Rebecca Kuhn, Pierceton, $254.84 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Michael J. Dennin, Claypool, $5,873.24 Zebulen T. Dotson, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 8, 2014 Michael Lee Flory, 42, 109 N. Washington Street, Warsaw, arrested for arson and criminal mischief. Bond: $1,000 surety; $750 cash Amarae Machell Dilley, 32, 1040 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. 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 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.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a Community Hog Roast from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. The community is invited to join the congregation and Pastor Rick Stewart and his family for a delicious meal under the tent on the church lawn. The Palestine Bible Church is located at 3226 South 550 …read more.

Floyd Rule Jr., 91, of Mentone, Ind., passed at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency Room unexpectedly. He was born on May 2, 1923, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Floyd W. and Hazel (Hollar) Rule. On June 25, 1949, in Warsaw, Ind., at his parent’s home, he was married to Bernice Klingel, who …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Aug. 16, 10:00 a.m. 950 South near SR 15, Silver Lake Driver: Mary J. Holmes, 53, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Saturday, Aug. 16, 4:14 a.m. 3600 block of 100 North, Warsaw. …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.

Gwendolyn Jane Bowers Clark, 87, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. Gwendolyn was born May 13, 1927, to Floyd and Vina Bowers, the second of three children. She was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, and was a mother, nurse, naturalist, voracious reader and quilter.  Following graduation from Mansfield Senior High in 1945, Gwen enrolled in …read more.

Lying just to the east of Fulton County lies the ordinarily sleepy town of Mentone. But the second weekend of August each year, hundreds of people descend on the small Kosciusko County community to congregate with other flying enthusiasts for the annual Popular Rotorcraft Association International Convention, dubbed “The World’s Greatest Gathering of Rotorcraft.” Originally …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.

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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Crystal Kleckner, Gridley, Ill., $2,485.91 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Jessica Dye, Warsaw, $209 Grill Korner, Warsaw, $551 Joanne M. Koble v. …read more.

Richard Earhardt Riedel, 78, of Mentone, Ind., passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014, at his residence. He was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Carl R. Riedel and Eveline (Studler) Riedel. He was married on Aug. 11, 1962, to Marna Kay (Goshert) Riedel, who preceded him in death on March 1, 2011. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: August 1, 2014 Saul Cuatle, 26, 1692 E. 200 North, Warsaw, arrested for OWI and failure to appear. Bond: $800 cash Robert Charles Irwin, 77, 1510 Burlington Beach Road, Valparaiso, arrested for corrupt business influence. Bond: $5,000 surety July 31, 2014 Lara …read more.

A Mentone man has been accused of molesting a young relative and is being held on a $50,000 surety bond. Brian Grosch, 36, was arrested Monday and charged with child molesting, stemming from the girl’s claim that he violated her on at least three different occasions which began when she was just 6 years old in …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School pool will be open to Tippecanoe Valley patrons for open swim from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from July 29 through Aug. 28.  A certified lifeguard will be present, however, swimming instruction will not be provided. To participate in open swim, children under the age of 13 …read more.

First Baptist Church in Mentone is hosting Vacation Bible School from July 28 to Aug. 1. VBS runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day and is open to children ages 3 years to 12 years old. The church is located at 206 S. Oak St., Mentone. Questions should be directed to 574-353-1712.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, July 19, 1:24 p.m. North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Andrew N. Brunson, 39, Pine Arbor Drive, Elkhart. Brunson said he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. A witness said he was southbound on SR 15 when he …read more.

Is the summer going too quickly? Are the kids asking for one more camping trip? How about free camping with fewer mosquitoes, less smoke in your eyes and even some air-conditioned comfort, at Camp Sonset Vacation Bible School. Camp Sonset VBS is being held at First Baptist Church, 206 S. Oak St., Mentone (across from Cargill on …read more.

When Kralis Brothers Foods LLC, located at 2601 S. Tinkey Rd. in Mentone, sent employees home this week and shut down its operations, rumors began circulating that the closing would be permanent. However, according to plant manager Jay Boggs, the closing is entirely temporary. Kralis, one of three poultry processing plants in the county, was forced …read more.

Joseph Secrist, 5909 S 1000 W, Mentone, and Buni Leininger, 8370 W 1000 S, Akron, have filed a Declaration of Candidacy with me for the position of Franklin Township Advisory Board, in the upcoming Republican Caucus on July 24, 2014 at 7 p.m. The deadline for filing a Declaration of Candidacy with Randy Girod, Kosciusko …read more.

Jack D. Rickel, 66, of Mentone, Ind., passed away 12:35 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at Center for Hospice of Elkhart, Ind. He was born in Warsaw, Ind., on Sept. 9, 1947, to Hugh and Vernetta (Hohman) Rickel. Jack was a graduate of Mentone High School and also was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He …read more.

Harold E. Horn, 94, of Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. and formerly of Mentone, Indiana, passed away at 10:20 pm, Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Harold was born Feb. 17, 1920 in Fulton County, Indiana to Fred A. and Anna Lavera (Stockberger) Horn. He married Velma F. Ailer, who …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, July 12, 2:45 a.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 4900 block of South 1150 West in Mentone. Friday, July 11, 9:12 p.m. Debit Card reported stolen at the 8400 block of Epworth Forest Road in North …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.

The Mentone High School class of 1959 met June 7 to celebrate their 55th reunion at Maple Leaf headquarters in Leesburg. In attendance were 22 classmates plus spouses, for a total of 35. Terry Tucker gave the group a tour of the headquarters. Bob Haupert read a poem he had written for the class. Each …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.

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.

MENTONE — This week, author Michelle Holloway celebrates the nationwide release of her new children’s book, “Clown for a Day.” The circus is in town, and everyone has a chance to enter a contest to be a Clown for a Day. Will Logan’s dream of being a clown come true? Holloway offers this fun and …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Mentone Town Hall, for the purpose of filling a vacancy on the Franklin Township Advisory Board. William Leininger has submitted his resignation from the board, effective June 30. Interested eligible candidates for the position of Franklin Township Advisory Board member must file …read more.

Mary Hoffman and Ruth Ridgway were both part of Mentone High School’s graduating class of 1934. The two were school pals. “We spend our first grade at Mentone School, in an old brick building,” says Hoffman. “Our paths crossed again in eighth grade and we finished high school together.” The two fondly recall hanging out …read more.

Mary A. Shirey, 96, of Mentone, Ind., passed away 2:45 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2014, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw, Ind. She was born on Nov. 6, 1917, in Mentone, to Chauncey and Golda (Ringle) Mollenhour. On May 3, 1941, in Mentone,  to Allen Guido ‘Deed’ Shirey he preceded her in death. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by …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.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, June 26, 6:30 a.m. South 1000 West, Warsaw. Driver: Danny W. Ritter, 46, West 5th Street, Peru. A deer ran in front of Ritter’s vehicle causing a collision. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, June 25, 5:12 a.m. South …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will host a Retirement Open House for Dr. Daniel V. Kramer at Mentone Elementary School on Sunday, June 29, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Dr. Kramer began his 35-year career with Tippecanoe Valley in 1979 at Akron School where he served as principal for nine years, followed by four years as principal …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Safety Committee conducted a safety audit of all TVSC buildings in the spring of 2013. It was determined that school day entry procedures at all TVSC buildings needed to be safer and use the same process at every building. During the summer of 2013, the Department of Homeland Security – Secured …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.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 16, 12:23 a.m. Officers located three male subjects in the 1600 block of Rozella Road, Warsaw, in possession of stolen property that included three backpacks containing several hundred driving range golf balls. Sunday, June 15, 10:39 p.m. A …read more.