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.

Photos by Andrea Yeater The Mentone Egg Festival is in full swing. Today is the last to get out and enjoy the festival, however, but the afternoon and evening still has some events to take part in. See the entire schedule of events HERE.

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. Warsaw Central Park Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …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 annual Mentone Egg Festival is being held this week with lots of events and fun planned for the 3-day event. It all starts Thursday with lots of entertainment, games, food and even a parade. Don’t miss out on the huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show, the flea market and craft vendors and more. …read more.

Wilma Norris, 82, of rural Mentone, Ind., passed away at 4:02 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. She was born Oct. 8, 1931, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Walter and Lola (Miller) Overholt. On May 24, 1951, in Warsaw, Ind., she was married to Robert D. Norris. He preceded her in …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.

Mentone Elementary Students won new bicycles for “Bringing Up Grades,” or B.U.G. Awards. The program is sponsored by the Akron and Mentone Kiwanis Club. Students are entered into the bike drawing each 9 weeks when they maintain good grades and raise at least one of their grades. Bikes were sponsored by King Memorial Funeral Home, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 25, 4:09 a.m. South 1300 West near West 700 South, Mentone. Driver: Jennifer L. Hyser, 36, East SR 14, Claypool. Hyser ran off the side of the road and struck a utility pole. She failed a field …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.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 22, 7:20 p.m. North 400 East near East 200 North, Warsaw. Drivers: Clarke T. Rutledge, 52, East 200 North, Warsaw; Charles L. Leiter, 51, Arbor Lane, Winona Lake. Rutledge failed to yield the right of way, colliding …read more.

Terry Joseph ‘Joe’ Walters, 68, of Mentone, Ind., in the Palestine area, passed away 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, warsaw after being in failing health for many years.  He was born May 2, 1946, in Madison County, Ind., to William and Anna (Dickey) Walters. He graduated from Daleville High School. On Oct. 19, …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.

Mentone Youth League is hosting an official Pushups for Charity event during the Mentone Egg Festival at the little league diamonds. The event is part of the nationwide 5th Annual Pushups for Charity, which kicked off Armed Forces Day, on May 17 and lasts until the ‘Final Push’ on June 28 in Washington, D.C. There will be …read more.

A public safety concern in Mentone closed down a portion of SR 25 on Friday night and ultimately landed two women in jail on drug charges. According to Mentone Police Chief James Eades, the police were notified Friday of the manufacturing of methamphetamine that had been going on in a home at 504 W. Main St. in Mentone. A Mentone …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 19, 2014 Lucas Jeffery Wilhelm, 32, 8280 E. U.S. 30 Lot 43, Pierceton, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 cash May 18, 2014 Branden Drew Beatty, 36, 8276 E. Backwater Rd., North Webster, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction. Bond: …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.

Mentone Fire and EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported motorcycle accident involving a deer at 2571 S. SR 19. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 12:12 p.m. Sunday Gerald L. Troyer, 60, of Nappanee, was traveling on SR 19 when he struck deer. The impact caused Troyer to lose control …read more.

The board of directors for the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Inc. recently met to finalize plans for summer activities. On the agenda was a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser. Pre-paid orders will be picked up Friday, June 6, at the food tent in downtown Mentone during the Egg Festival. It was voted to continue the …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.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Eight Tippecanoe Valley High School students, accompanied by TVHS Teacher Kris Walker and TVHS Assistant Principal Jon Hutton, participated in the fourth annual Chick-fil-A Leadercast held at the Warsaw Community Church on May 10. The Leadercast reached approximately 150,000 leaders at 800 host sites located in over 25 countries. The theme of this year’s Leadercast …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.

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.

Beth D. Stephens, 76, of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On Aug. 2, 1937, she was born in Raven, Ky., to Canton and Susanna (Jacobs) Combs. She was united in marriage to Talmadge Stephens on March 19, 1955, in Manton, Ky. He preceded her …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. Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Haciendo, Warsaw Thursday, May 1 through Monday, May 5, Live music: Scratch …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.

By: BRIANNA WILLARD Tippecanoe Valley High School Student Publications went to Ball State University on Friday, April 25, for the 59th Annual High School Journalism Day. They won seven awards total. Student Publications is a combined class of yearbook members and newspaper members. The 2013 Saga yearbook won excellent for the yearbook overall, an honorable mention for traditional …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, April 27, 2:33 a.m. North 575 East near East 150 North, Warsaw. Driver: Lacey L. Savage, 33, Mid Lake Drive, North Webster. Savage swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road, and rolled the vehicle. Savage declined …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8LyHZYhX1Eo rel=0] Clyde Bell was left homeless today after fire swept through his mobile home near Palestine Lake. Burket and Mentone Fire departments battled the blaze that started just before 6:30 p.m. According to the Bell, who just recently retired, he had been burning trash in an outside barrel, which spread to the trailer. “I …read more.

Nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2014 will be accepted through May 1. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, living or deceased, who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state or …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, April 23, 9:33 a.m. South Main and East Center Streets, Warsaw. Drivers: Willie E. Fannin, 75, North Adams Street, Sidney; and DeWayne A. Watson, 51, East Center Street, Sidney. Fannin was facing westbound at the stop sign on …read more.

Students from Mrs. Mullin’s reading class at Triton Elementary School wrote a book entitled, “The Triton Alphabet” and then visited the superintendent’s office to read their book aloud. The special presentation was in honor of Administrative Professionals’ Day. Pictured are the authors/readers: Jaime Torres, Sara Gomez, Casey Kemp, Alejandro Gonzalez, Jeremy Hochstedler, Alex Sarabia and Bryan …read more.

The Triton Elementary School fifth grade students participated in an outdoor education program at the Amigo Centre in Sturgis, Mich., on April 17-18. Students participated in archery, canoeing, animal tracking, cooperative activities and fishing. They also took classes on macroinvertebrates and marsh investigation. This is the 18th year for Triton to participate in this valuable outdoor …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.

Help support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life by attending a pancake and sausage breakfast in Mentone tomorrow morning. The Mentone Fire Department is hosting the breakfast and will take part in this year’s Relay For Life on Saturday, May 17. All fire departments in Kosciusko County are encouraged to participate in the event, …read more.

Bernard L. Zolman, 85, of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his residence He was born on Aug 30, 1928, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to John and Zella (Parker) Zolman. He attended Burket High School. On Aug 21, 1976, in Claypool, Ind., he was married to Phyllis J. Roberts Mosier –she …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: Beth A. Stockdale v. Eric Baker, Silver Lake, $1,094 Garry Miller v. James Double, Syracuse, $3,875.66 George’s Grain Farm Inc. v. Rebecca Grall, $1,142.51 Kathy Pharis, Tippecanoe, …read more.

Robert “Dale” Ladson Sr., 76, of rural Rochester, Ind. and Mentone, Ind., passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind., after being in failing health since December. On June 29, 1937, Robert was born in Marshall County, Ind., to LaVerne E. and Mildred E. (Shaffer) Ladson. …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On March 31, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vandalism report at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The report states that some time from March 29-31, a  pick-up truck caused a large amount of damage to a football …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades program, under the direction of instructor Wes Backus, will host an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18. The open house features the home built for Lynn Montelongo at 8482 S. 1200 W., Mentone. The home is located 1 mile west of Tippecanoe Valley …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: A&B Fabricating v. Christopher Hall, Goshen, $809.97 The Collection Company v. Ryan Lenfestey, Warsaw, $520.75 Tracey Miner, Pierceton, $1,635.95 Colliers Heating & Air v. Tara Prater, Silver …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, March 29, 10:42 a.m. Cat attack reported at 100 block of State Street in Etna Green. Saturday, March 29, 8:13 a.m. Criminal mischief reported at 500 block of Camp Mack Road in Milford. Windows of a car were …read more.

Melissa Wise of Kosciusko County has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Wise selected the Mentone Fire Department to receive the $2,500 donation. America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural communities. The program encourages farmers 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: Green and Cates v. Harold Chandler, Charleston, W. Va., $1,722.68 Harkless Bend Condo Assc. v. Joanna Merriman, Goshen, $6,094 Helvey & Associates v. Cassandra K. Kent, Silver …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, March 26, 8 a.m. West Lake Street and North Zimmer Road. Driver: Vincent D. Fletcher, 42, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Fletcher was traveling slowly as he approached the roundabout but was unable to see due to the sun …read more.

Donald Stephenson, 69, of rural Rochester, Ind., passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at his residence after being ill since July. He was born June 25, 1944, in Princeton, Ind., to Coen E. and Marie (Carwile) Stephenson. On April 21, 1990, he married Verna R. Weiger in Plymouth, Ind. Donald was a …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 23, 2014 Amanda Marie Daler, 32, 507 W. Huntington St., North Webster, arrested for theft under $100,000 and driving while suspended. Bond: $2,000 surety Billy Laurance Baldridge, 40, 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 Lot 16, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 23, 12:50 p.m. Columbia Street near Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Ziyan Chen, 27, Walter Way, Warsaw; and Antonia T. Martinez, 22, West Street, Warsaw. Chen drove through a stop sign causing a collision with Martinez. Damages: up …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 23, 1:47 a.m. Dog bite reported in the 11300 block of West 500 South, Mentone. Saturday, March 22, 3:22 p.m. Theft of jewelry was reported in the 3400 block of East Ridge Drive, Warsaw. North Webster Police …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School Political & Economic studies class is releasing a survey to the community as part of a TVSC wide improvement plan. Political & Economic studies is a class of 26 seniors who are receiving credit in English, government, economics, and business. As a class, the students took on the project of presenting …read more.

The evening of Friday, March 14, at Tippecanoe Valley High School, the Tippecanoe Valley Young Entrepreneurs Academy students presented to a panel of four business leaders, who included: Jeff Dryer of Paragon Medical; Rob Chalfant, Male Fashions; Nick Deeter, The Old Leesburg Mill; and Ken Norris, The Auto Park. The 12 student businesses had 6 minutes …read more.

The junior/senior prom: One of the most time-honored traditions of high school where young women spend hours getting in full glamor hair and makeup to accentuate their elegant gowns and young men don handsome tuxedos to escort their dates. But prom is also one of the most expensive traditions of high school and would not …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 16, 8:31 p.m. East 500 North and North 700 East, Leesburg. Driver: Kyler D. Mylin, 26, North 175 East, Warsaw. Mylin was westbound on 500 North when a vehicle passed him going the same direction, but cut …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley will host a Community Presentation on Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center will help participants learn how to identify the warning signs, clues and communications of individuals considering suicide; how to question the …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School pool will be available for open swim from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday night, from Tuesday, March 18, through Thursday, April 24. Open swim will not be held the week of Spring Break, April 7-11. Open swim is an opportunity for those who wish to swim …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. A Warsaw man reported his brother was using his identity. Thursday, March 13, 9:40 p.m. Officers were called to the 1600 block of East 200 North in reference to an unwanted individual. The prosecutor’s …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 13, 2014 Brett M. Surfus, 43, 4317 Aboite Lake Dr., Fort Wayne, arrested on a warrant. No bond Lonny D. Hodges, 42, 4450 S. Mallard Rd., Mentone, arrested for possession of chemical precursors. Bond: $5,000 surety William Danny Reffitt, 57, 1342 …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. Jerri Townsend, Pierceton, $1,896.83 CM Long LLC v. Crystal Welsh, Warsaw, $1,594 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Dallas J. Rice, Milford, $4,714.02 Jerry …read more.

As a result of the March 12, cancellation of school, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces the following changes to its make up day schedule:  The final day of the 12-day period of one-hour extended school days will be Wednesday, March 19. Students will attend school on Monday, June 2, the new last day of the …read more.

On Thursday Feb. 27, both the fourth and fifth grade Mentone Elementary math teams participated in the area IASP, (Indiana Association of School Principals), Elementary MATH Bowl in Wabash at the Honeywell Center. Both teams placed first in their classes. After the regional competitions are completed the state compiles the scores across the state to …read more.

[weaver_youtube zvtuDEhydns rel=0] (UPDATE: The Burn Camp fundraiser basketball game scheduled for tonight – March 12 – has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17) Branden Dugan is being celebrated as an honorary member of the Mentone Fire Department. The 13-year-old Tippecanoe Valley middle schooler has become somewhat of an adopted son to the …read more.

A hazardous mix of acid and bleach has spilled at Egg Innovations near Mentone which has required the assistance of area fire departments. Atwood and Mentone firefighters on the scene and Multi-Township EMS has also been called to treat two patients who are reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties. Both victims were taken to the hospital for …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: Creditors’ Service of Indiana Inc. v. Ronald A. Baker, Warsaw, $1,878.05 Superior Court II
 The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge …read more.

Rosy Jansma, Mentone resident and parent of students who attend Mentone Elementary School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, serves on the K21 Health Foundation Board of Directors. Because of Jansma’s involvement in the community and her commitment to making a difference, the K21 Health Foundation recently made a donation of $1,000 in her honor. Jansma …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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

The public is invited to participate in a shoe collection drive co-sponsored by Mentone Elementary School third graders and Bell Aircraft Museum to benefit the museum from Feb. 1 to April 30. The drive will help to raise funds for further restoration of the museum’s Huey helicopter while benefiting micro enterprise ventures in developing nations and keeping old …read more.

The following delays, cancellations and postponements are due to the snow storm expected to hit Kosciusko County today and tonight. To have an event noted, please complete our ONLINE FORM. Schools Ancilla College, classes begin at 10 a.m. Argos Community Schools, closed Bremen Public Schools, 2-hour delay Culver Community Schools, 2-hour delay Fairfield Community Schools, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 16, 3:27 a.m. Old Road 15 near Mock Road, Milford. Driver: John A. Troup, 28, Huron Street, Goshen. Troup lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway and rolled his vehicle. No injuries reported. Damages: up to …read more.

Gael Johnson, 76, of Mentone, Ind., died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. He was born Aug. 28, 1937, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to J. Clyde and Parentha V. (Kindig) Johnson. He graduated in 1955 from Beaver Dam High School. He was a R.R. Donnelley employee as …read more.

A fish fry to benefit the Mentone Fire Department is happening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 15) at the Mentone Fire Station. Dine-in tickets, which include fish and side dishes, are $9 for adults and $5 for kids over the age of 5. Children 5 and younger eat free. Carry-out meals of …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Claypool Mobile Home Park v. Kym Eriks, Rochester, $1,594 The Collection Company v. Adam and Charisse Gunkle, North Webster, $694.79 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Skyler A. Cone, Warsaw, $1,166.55 Mita K. Denton, …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Austen Miller v. Dawn Wallis, Warsaw, $973.69 Canterbury House Apartments v. Krystal Barton, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Terry Dove, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Alice Edwards, Warsaw, $2,258.77 Autumn and Dustin Helblig, Warsaw, $3,176.78 Betty, Sarena and Ted Taylor, Warsaw, $3,651.99 …read more.

On Tuesday, drivers throughout Atlanta, Ga., were forced to endure a dusting of snow and ice that crippled transportation. A total of 2.3 inches of snow fell on the city causing numerous traffic accidents and what many are calling the “rush hour from hell.” Though many in the north have snickered over the fact that …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: Davis Kohnen & Assoc. LLC v. Lisa Hite and John May, Warsaw, $1,604 Dewayne Busz v. Elaine Lackey, Warsaw, $1,399 Michelle and Steve Ritchie, Warsaw, $974 Glen …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched to the Cargill Nutrena Feed, 106 N. Etna St. ,Mentone, on Friday at approximately 5 p.m. in reference to a 9-1-1 call of an injured male. Emergency responders arrived and located the male victim, David M. Seitner, 42, of Mentone, suffering from a severe injury to his face. Seitner was …read more.

David Matthew Seitner, 42, of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Mentone, at Cargil as a result of an accident. He was born Oct. 7, 1971, in Warsaw, Ind., to Charles David and Nancy Jane (Bigelow) Seitner. On Dec. 21, 1991, in North Manchester, Ind., he was married to Robin S. England. She …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: Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Nicole M. Iwankowitch-Kelly, Milford, $4,515.13 Rent-A-Center v. Leann M. Ritenour, Warsaw, $1,248.33 Civil Collections

 The following civil collections have been awarded in …read more.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy Tippecanoe Valley Students visited the Subway in Mentone recently to learn about what it takes to own a franchise. Area manager Ruth Krider spoke about how a Subway should be managed and the steps it takes to become a Subway owner. To learn more about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, visit wkchamber.com …read more.

[weaver_youtube _IGyijfu6Gg rel=0] One night while tucking his two young boys into bed, Scott Greene showed them a photo of 1,500 Lego people and asked them how many children die daily from lack of access to clean drinking water. “We’ve known about and talked about the water crisis for maybe 6, 8 years and have …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: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

Two senior English classes will have a project gallery set up at the Tippecanoe Valley v. Rochester game this Friday. Students from English teachers Melanie Mason and Katerina Wine’s classes will be presenting their projects they have been working on the past few months as part of a project titled, “Honoring Unsung Heroes.” Students studied …read more.

Bedelia B. Weirick, 85, of Grace Village, Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of rural Tippecanoe, Ind., and Mentone, Ind., passed away at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital of Mishawaka, Ind. She was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Marshall County, Ind., to Raymond R. and Helen A. (Darr) Weirick. She was a …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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Richard Allen, Warsaw, $273.15 Larry F. Anglin, Goshen, $369.94 Gregory W. Chalfin, Elwood, $939.96 Ricky D. Daniels, Warsaw, $643.01 Richard D. Gaylord, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 11:26 p.m. Officers were called to the 400 block of North Tucker Street in Mentone for a juvenile complaint. Heather Layne Micksell, 19, of Rochester, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Wednesday, Dec. 25, …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is compiling a list of local stories that made headlines this year. Unlike print media, we are able to base the top stories on the number of views each story received. However, because our digital daily newspaper continues to grow and gather new readers every day, we want to to know what you think …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Berger Farms Inc. v. Kirk W. Depoister, North Webster, $1,594 The Car Company v. Linda Chupp, Centreville, Mich., $1,094 Commerce Bank v. Susanna Gibson, Leesburg $11,258.19 Credit Bureau Collection …read more.

Mentone Fire Department is collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to Helping Hands. They have placed boxes to fill around town in local businesses for this purpose. Mentone Fire Department and Santa will be delivering candy starting at 6 p.m. Dec 23, and will be picking up donations from those who wish to …read more.

Delois Zimmerman, 73 of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in his residence. On April 25, 1940, he was born in Warsaw, Ind., to Thorton and Fay (Smith) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Esther Hyde in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Delois worked 40 …read more.

  The Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees honored retiring Mentone Elementary School Secretary Vicki Swihart for her 35 1/2 years of dedicated service during the “Spotlight on the Valley” portion of its Dec. 9 meeting. Swihart started her career at Mentone as a recess and study hall assistant. She began working in the office …read more.

At about 6:56 a.m. this morning, a semi attempting to cross the railroad tracks in Mentone was struck by a train at Etna Street. The Norfolk-Southern train, an eastbound express freight, struck the southbound semi that had become stuck on the railroad crossing just south of SR 19. Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County …read more.

The National Weather Service is continuing its review of storm damages that occurred throughout Indiana Sunday and, as of late this afternoon, identified yet another tornado that struck Kosciusko County. The first tornado, an EF-2, was confirmed to have struck rural Silver Lake. This morning, the damages reported to The Pines housing addition north of …read more.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was killed after a tree fell onto  her Gainesville, Fla., mobile home, where she had moved only 3 weeks prior from Mentone, Ind. According to authorities, Ewing, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L. Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the …read more.

A former Mentone woman was killed early Wednesday morning after a tree fell on her  Gainseville, Fla., home, where she recently moved. According to authorities, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the home at 2:02 a.m. crushing both …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7:35 a.m. West Center and North Columbia streets. Drivers: Sandra Arevalo De Gomez, 43, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw; and John R. White, 50, Stone Camp Trail, Winona Lake. Both drivers stopped at the intersection, but Arevalo De Gomez …read more.

Christmas is around the corner. Do your last minute shopping at the Christmas craft open house to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Mentone Senior Center. There will be stocking stuffer crafts, dip mixes, Gold Canyon candles and products, Longaberger baskets, crochet hats, 18-inch doll clothes, Thirty-One bags …read more.

Makenna Lynn Hill, 1 day old, Mentone, Ind., passed away at 5:48 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at DuPont Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was the born on Nov. 5 to Anthony and Mallory (Hedington) Hill. She is survived by her parents; a brother: Quinten Anthony Hill; maternal grandmother: Melissa (Donald) Scott, Claypool, Ind.; …read more.

Robert C. Smith, 85, of Davie, Fla., and formerly of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 8:36 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Vitas Hospice North Shore Medical Center, Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. He was born May 28, 1928, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Max M. and Winifred (Tucker) Smith. On Oct. 21, 1950, in Mentone, Ind., …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.