Veta L. Blosser, 84, Nappanee, died 4:37 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Elkhart to Ralph and Sarah (Derr) Pletcher. She married Marian L. Blosser, on Sept. 12, 1959 in Wakarusa and he died May 23, 2004. Surviving are daughters: Alisa (Loren) Begly, Reynolds Station, …read more.

Linda L. Hockert, age 77, of Nappanee, died at 8:12 pm, Friday, June 26, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness. She was born March 2, 1938, in Gravelton to Virgil and Pansy (Biller) Stump. She lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1956 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Aug. 8, …read more.

Calvin Stutzman of Nappanee, passed away early Monday morning, June 29, 2015. He was 90 years old. Surviving this wonderful, faithful, helpful, Christian man is his wife of 67 years: Betty; son: Garry (Kerry), Scottsdale, Ariz; daughter: Sue (Dale) Welch, Albuquerque, N.M.; son-in-law: John Moore, Rochester; grandaughters: Katie (Salvatore) Sanchez, Rochester; Christine Welch, Taipei, Taiwan; …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The library will resume regular hours from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5. Oral History Program at Heritage House Nappanee residents are invited to attend a new interactive monthly …read more.

All Nappanee municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence day. Trash collection for the week of June 29, will be on a normal schedule.

Lorene M. Harman, age 86, of Nappanee, died peacefully at 9:44 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House, after a short illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Warsaw to George F. and Gladys E. (Kring) Grimm. She married Richard Lee Harman, May 24, 1947. He preceded in death March 18, 2010. Mrs. …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Akron Carnegie Public Library book sale Friday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Akron Area Arts …read more.

Devon J. Slabaugh, 53, New Paris, died at 10:09 p.m. Monday, June 22, from injuries he sustained in an accident on US 6, east of Nappanee and CR 9, Thursday, June 11. Slabaugh was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital for facial injuries following the crash, which occurred at 3:52 p.m. that date. According to …read more.

The NappTown Hunt Down has been a popular event during Nappanee’s Fourth of July festivities. Described as a zany photo scavenger hunt where teams search Stauffer Park and the surrounding neighborhoods to find random landmarks, obscure objects and helpful strangers to perform team challenges while taking snapshots of their findings to earn points. Winning teams …read more.

Rebecca D. Turner, age 55, formerly of Bremen and Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at her residence in Kokomo. She was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rex and Mattie (Fuggate) Back. Rebecca was a 1978 graduate of Bremen High School. She had worked at K Mart …read more.

Susie Honeycutt, 70, Nappanee, died at 6:42 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Jan. 8, 1945. Her parents were Charles and Lula Slabaugh. On May 25, 1963 she married Jerry Honeycutt at the Union Center Church of the Brethren, Nappanee. He survives along with a son: …read more.

Take a step back in time to the 1950s at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre and enjoy “Grease,” through July 19. As the production actually gets underway, members of the cast visit with the audience as they would with classmates during a class reunion. Miss Lynch informed the woman beside me that she really liked …read more.

Alvin R. “Al” Miller, age 82, of Nappanee, died peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family at 1:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born April 29, 1933, to Ray J. and Edna (Miller) Miller in Nappanee where he lived his lifetime. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Lydia Diener at North Main …read more.

Nappanee Missionary Church hosts a volleyball camp July 20-22, at its facility located at 70417 SR 19 N., Nappanee. Girls entering grades 4-6 will participate from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and girls entering grades 7-8 will participate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $25 by June 21, and $35 by July 12. Families …read more.

Robert Eugene Hartman, age 91, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Friday, June 12, 2015, at Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach. He was born Dec. 2, 1923 in Nappanee, to Ralph and Martha (Housour) Hartman. Mr. Hartman moved to West Palm Beach in the 1940’s. He was an Interior Decorator. Surviving …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Library Offers Class on Electronic Cutter The makerspace at the library continues to grow. The latest equipment added to the collection in the cube is a Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter and printer. Coveted by DIY experts and crafters, the Cameo uses small blades to cut designs in a …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library’s popular Pinterest night is back for an encore from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 29. If you’ve been unable to attend prior meetings of the program, check out Pinterest Night 2.0, which is scheduled to happen quarterly in the library’s new …read more.

Due to heavy storms this week, the scheduled closure of SR 119 and CR 44 at SR 119 intersection has been pushed back. The roads are now scheduled to be closed on Friday, June 19, instead of June 17 as originally announced, weather permitting. The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 119, between CR …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, East CR 1300N and North CR 175E, Syracuse. Driver: Kathleen A. Kiefer, 65, Heide Lane, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Etna Green. Driver: …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 119 is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, June 17, between CR 7 and SR 19, as the intersection improvement project just north of the city of Nappanee continues. During this phase of the roundabout construction, SR 119 will be closed, along with CR 44E at the …read more.

Thomas E. “Tom” Mattern, age 85, of Nappanee, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital where he been admitted May 29 after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in St. Joseph County to Charles E. and Ruby (Letherman) Mattern. At the age of 2, the Matterns moved …read more.

Diane K. Carter, age 76, of Nappanee, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at her home together with her loving husband. She was born September 24, 1939, in New Paris, to Wayne and Mary (Mishler) Smeltzer. She married Bryan Jarvis Carter on Aug. 23, 1959, in New Paris. He died with her on June 4, …read more.

Bryan Jarvis Carter, age 82, of Nappanee, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his home together with his loving wife. He was born April 30, 1933 in Rutledge, Tenn., to Conley and Bessie (McElhaney) Carter. He married Diane Smeltzer on August 23, 1959. She died with him on June 4, 2015. He lived most …read more.

Thomas B. Pulliam, 74, Nappanee, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Elkhart Hospice House after a short illness. He was born June 23, 1940, in Detroit, Mich. to Orville T. and Helen Yettaw Pulliam. Mr. Pulliam had lived in Clearwater, Fla. and moved to Nappanee in 1983. He married Ruth Hochstetler Sept. …read more.

“Plain and Fancy” opened for its 29th season recently on stage at Amish Acres’ Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee and it’s just as entertaining as ever. The audience is thrilled with the fact Jeremy Littlejohn is back on stage as Ezra, Katie’s husband-to-be. He is fantastic as the young man who isn’t in love but …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Oral History Program at Heritage House Nappanee residents are invited to attend a new interactive monthly program created by staff of the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection. Participants will enjoy a casual time of conversation and reminiscing about memories of Nappanee during “Coffee Break” at Heritage House, …read more.

NAPPANEE – Wawasee senior pitcher Aaron Voirol has been on the short end of some tough decisions this season. Thursday, Voirol made the decision an easy one to make. Voirol pitched a complete game, holding Whitko to six hits and showed a lot of moxie in Wawasee’s 7-3 victory at the Class 3-A NorthWood Baseball …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Oral History Exhibit Opens at Nappanee Center Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection staff have been collecting oral histories from Nappanee residents for close to 40 years. Visit the Nappanee Center to hear the recorded stories of the businesses and people who helped build the city in a …read more.

Emily Rose Kuhns, 2-day old infant daughter of Joni and Lizzie (Herschberger) Kuhns, West CR 900N, Milford, died at 12:58 pm, Friday, May 22, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born May 20, 2015, at New Eden Care Center, Topeka. Emily’s parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving with her …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist Nappanee Public Library SUPERHERO SHOW AT NAPPANEE LIBRARY “The Superhero Show” is coming to the Nappanee Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Test your personal super powers and your comic book knowledge, learn the story of Superman and tour a mini museum full of rare comic books, …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Nappanee Public Library cardholders with an interest in the maker movement, engineering, drafting, crafting and other techno-creative endeavors, are invited to become certified on the library’s new Makerbot …read more.

Irma Elizabeth Crilow, 98, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Goshen, Elkhart County, to Oscar and Mabel (Martin) Blosser. She married Melvin G. Crilow on Sept. 24, 1938, in Goshen and he died Dec. 18, 2004. Before …read more.

Rain or shine, for the last three years, Millersburg American Legion 484 Legion Riders have raised thousands of dollars to help Special Olympics of Elkhart County participate in swimming and track events. This year’s ride left Millersburg at 11 a.m. and visited the Nappanee Legion, Pie-Eyed Petey’s and Syracuse Legion before returning around 4 p.m. …read more.

Ann M. Stutzman, 75, formerly of Milford, died at 4:55 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She had been in ill health and had been a patient at Courtyard in Goshen.  Stutzman was born July 17, 1939, to Garland L. and Elinore (Yarian) Enyeart in Wabash. On Oct. 19, 1957, she …read more.

”Plain and Fancy” will begin its 29th season at The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Nappanee, Wednesday, May 27. With over 3,700 performances before audiences totaling more than 355,000, it has become one of the longest running musicals anywhere. “Plain” and Fancy tells the heartwarming tale of a sophisticated New York couple who experiences …read more.

A Nappanee woman has been arrested and charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony, from incidences occurring between Oct. 7, 2014, through and including April 5, 2015. Casey Nicole Thornton, 22, 209 Stonewall Court 2, Nappanee, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. She is being …read more.

Lyle Hochstetler, 22, of Nappanee, died at 1:45 p.m., Monday, May 11, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Oct. 23, 1992 in Elkhart to Leroy and Janice (Yoder) Hochstetler. Lyle is survived by his parents: sisters: Brenda (Freeman) Yoder, Hicksville, Ohio; Anita (Marlin) Miller, Nappanee; Dora (Dean) Kauffman, Bourbon, Julie (Special friend …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Quilt Club The Nappanee Quilt Club, a club for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets the second Thursday each month at the library. Members will next meet from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14. Membership is open to anyone. Join the fun and fellowship …read more.

Donald Dean Miller, 76, of Goshen, passed away Friday, May 8, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he had been the past week. He was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Nappanee to John K. and Magdelina “Martha” (Miller) Miller. On Aug. 1, 1958 he married Carolyn June Haney in Nappanee. She survives along with a …read more.

Carolyn J. Weber, 78, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:53 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford. She was born Aug. 20, 1936, in Kosciusko County to Ivan and Mildred (Stouder) Martz.    She was married to Arthur “Red” Weber Aug. 11, 1967, at their home on Jackson Street in Nappanee …read more.

NAPPANEE – With just a week to go before the Northern Lakes Conference tournament, the girls tennis teams within the NLC are looking to make strides. NorthWood had four courts dominate against Wawasee, while the Lady Warriors had one court shine Thursday. The host Lady Panthers lost just four games on its four victorious courts, …read more.

Amos Jesse Sheets, 92, formerly of Nappanee, died at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, where he had resided for five years. He was born March 18, 1923, in Locke Township to Curtis and Chloe (Pippenger) Sheets. Amos lived his lifetime in this area and was a 1941 graduate of …read more.

Michael D. Kern, 59, of Elkhart, died on at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart where he had been for two weeks. He was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Elkhart, to Max and Marian (Ingle) Kern. He lived most of his life in the Nappanee area and was self-employed …read more.

The final results are in with all 39 precincts reporting. The referendum for the Warsaw Community School Corp., has passed with a resounding 2,999 total votes in favor and 1,814 against. As noted earlier Lynne A. Christiansen will go on to the November election along with city council at-large candidates Cindy Dobbins and Jack Wilhite. …read more.

Results from the first precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal Primary, with 10 of 39 reporting. The first precinct to arrive with ballots, was Warsaw 4-2 at approximately 6:11 p.m. The Warsaw Community School Corp., school referendum has received 982 votes in favor and 596 votes against. In the Warsaw Clerk-Treasurer’s race incumbent Lynne …read more.

Helen E. “Lee” Yendrocha, 92, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., died at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the home of her niece in Nappanee. She was born July 9, 1922, in Chicago, to Frank and Theresa (Smrzik) Yendrocha. Miss Yendrocha lived her lifetime in the Chicago area. She had worked at the Wittik Company in …read more.

Phillip Lamar Bowers, 82, Wakarusa, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Elkhart, to Clem and Cecil (Whitehead) Bowers. He married Shirley (Hahn) Bowers on March 30, 1952. Surviving are his wife: Shirley, Wakarusa; sons: Ritchie (Deb) Bowers, Nappanee; Ronson (Julie) Bowers, Defiance, …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library National Children’s Book Week National Children’s Book Week will be commemorated by the Nappanee Public Library with fun and prizes for the whole family. Activties, stories and crafts inspired by favorite titles will be held each evening, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, through …read more.

  For people who enjoy music from the 1950s and ’60s, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” is a must see. The musical is currently on stage at Nappanee’s Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre Wednesdays through Sunday. It features such tunes as “Lollipop,” “Stupid Cupid,” “It’s My Party,” “All I Have to Do Is Dream,” “Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight” …read more.

Evalee Hale, 65, of Pierceton, passed away at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born July 23, 1949, in Salyersville, Ky., to James and Arizona (Howard) Mullins. She has been a resident of the Pierceton  and Larwill area since the mid 1960’s and graduated in 1969 from Larwill High …read more.

Emma Marie (Barkman) Yoder, age 87, of LaGrange, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at home. She was born on March 25, 1928 to Samuel and Lena (Plank) Barkman in Hicksville, Ohio. On Oct. 22, 1946 Emma married Jacob J. Yoder. He preceded her in death. She is survived by seven sons: Alvin …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Annabelle L. Barrick, 91, of Nappanee, died at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at IU Health Goshen Hospital of natural causes. She was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Hartford City, to Virgin and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Slain. She moved to Nappanee in 1961 from Benton Harbor. She was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church, …read more.

Kenneth V. Emerick, age 99, of South Bend, died peacefully at 5:40 a.m. Friday, April 24, at Hospice House, South Bend, after a short illness. He was born May 8, 1915 in Warsaw to Oscar Ray and Dessie Alice (Linn) Emerick. Mr. Emerick lived most of his life in South Bend. He was a graduate …read more.

Wawasee Earns Key Softball Win Wawasee picked up a big win in the early rounds of the Northern Lakes Conference softball season with a 5-2 win against visiting NorthWood Friday evening. Paige Hlutke continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs to lead the Lady Warriors. Hlutke’s RBI double in the fifth …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 Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

Laron G. London, 62, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his residence.  He was born Sep. 20, 1952, in Tipton, to Charles and Gwen (Walser) London. London’s first marriage was to Beth Ann Nofsinger, they were married from 1975. She preceded him in death in 2013. His …read more.

Joshua Rogel, 32 of South Bend, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was born April 22, 1983, to Gary L. and Robin  (Loshbough) Rogel in Watervliet, Mich. Joshua was a miniature tractor collector. Joshua is survived by his mother: Robin Rogel, Nappanee; father: Gary (Carolyn) Rogel, New Paris; …read more.

Wilma Louise Yoder, 91, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 8:20 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2015, at Tanglewood Village in Lubbock, Texas. She was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Mishawaka, to Walter H. and Alma E. (Fink) Barkey. She married Leonard J. Yoder, June 6, 1942, in Nappanee. Wilma had retired from CTS, where she had …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 Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

Clara Lucille Burkholder, daughter of Henry and Lizzy (Yoder) Schmucker, wife of Edward J. Burkholder, passed away at 6:30 p.m. April 9, 2015. Clara was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by a son: Oscar (Maude) Burkholder, Bremen; daughters: Loretta (Eli) Yutzy, Bremen; Ina Marie (Jonas-deceased) Mullet, …read more.

Jeremy Wayne Borkholder, 36, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Bremen, after a long illness following a scooter accident near Nappanee on Aug. 13, 1995. He was born April 30, 1978, in Bremen, to Loren J. and Marilyn (Hochstetler) Borkholder. Jeremy lived his lifetime in …read more.

Raymond J. Carich, 75, of Nappanee, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at his residence after a long illness. He was born July 18, 1939, in Lake County to George and Mary (Rigich) Carich. Raymond was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary and attended Indiana University. He was a veteran …read more.

The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at 157 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend.

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: R and T Green Acres v. Jorge Aguilar, Warsaw, $293 Maria Gonzalez, Warsaw, $413 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Braxton N. Baber, Warsaw, $1,432.08 Carrie E. and Jason …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.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist Quilt Guild The Nappanee Quilt Guild, a club for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets on the second Thursday of each month at the library. Members will next meet from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Membership is open to anyone. Join the fun and fellowship with …read more.

Phyllis J. Blosser, 90, of Nappanee, died at 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at her residence. She was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Marshall County, to Henry and Catherine (Miller) Watkins. On Feb. 23, 1946, she married Robert Wade Blosser, Milford. He preceded in death March 5, 2013. Mrs. Blosser was a 1942 graduate …read more.

Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: Back To The Future – 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 3 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 4. No cover. Rex’s Rendezvous Open Jam with Dustin Castle – Thursday, April 2 Medevil Brooklym – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 Subterfuge – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Leesburg Pie Eyed …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: Martin Financial Management v. Amber Combs Baldridge, Milford, $385.22 Brittney Stump v. Authure Fields Jr., Mentone, $144 Ryan A. Westby v. Kim Hart, Warsaw, $294 Wilcher LLC …read more.

Donald Havens, age 65, of Nappanee, died at 12:06 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at his residence after a short illness. He was born Dec. 12, 1949 in Ezel, Ky. to Clayton and Daisy (Murphy) Havens. Mr. Havens moved to this area in 1955. He married Sue Blosser July 10, 1997 in Westville, Ind. Donald …read more.

The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for new candidates running for available positions. The event will serve as an opportunity for members of the Nappanee to meet candidates running for a position for the first time. The forum will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Dal-Mar Banquet Hall, 159 …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Reminder: The Nappanee Public Library will close at noon Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Regular hours will resume at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4. The library will be closed Easter Sunday, April 5. Spring Break Activities No plans to hit the …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: Affordable Construction v. Chris and Ivonne Owens, Warsaw, $3,504 Bauer Law Office v. Christopher Ganshorn, Syracuse, $4,377.85 Canterbury House Apartments v. Matthew Kruger, Akron, $2,131.79 Kieli Perkins, …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Think outside the canvas when you step into this year’s annual Spring into Art art fair at Coppes Commons. Sponsored by the friends of the Nappanee public library, this full immersion art experience has been bringing established artist and emerging talent to Nappanee since 1996. Over 40 …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 NASA Astronaut Colonel Kevin A. Ford – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – 7 …read more.

A two-month-old infant was flown to Riley’s Children’s Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 11:59 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, on US 6 at Elm Street, Nappanee. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle which caused the crash. Cora Rouch, Nappanee, sustained a head injury and was unconscious following the accident. She was initially …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:58 p.m Monday, March 23, Pierceton Road, east of East CR 400S, Pierceton. Chelsea R. Robison-Burkholder, 24, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Robison-Burkholder’s vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, went off the road, and rolled over. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital complaining of …read more.

Rosalie Hahn, 74, Wakarusa, died at 3:10 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness. She was born May 23, 1940, in St. Joseph County to Ralph “Kid” and Marie (Loucks) Troxel. Rosalie lived her lifetime in the Wakarusa area.  She was a graduate of Madison High School. On June …read more.

Dale A. Housour, 78, Wakarusa, died at 9:22 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1936, in Wakarusa to Anson and Nellie (Loucks) Housour. Dale was a lifetime resident of Wakarusa and graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1956. On June 22, 1957, he married …read more.

Elsie Fay Flora, 96, Nappanee, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1918 in North Manchester to Harvey M. & Mary Alice (Cook) Miller. She married Charley Delbert Flora on May 31, 1947 and he died Dec. 7, 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ellen (Levon) Brubacher, Nappanee; Sons: Wayne …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. Pamela Alonzoponce, Warsaw, $2,062.20 David A. Forney, Etna Green, $1,758.53 Kamarin Gochenour, Warsaw, $982.50 Clistie M. Hoskins, Claypool, $1,420.03 Jennifer R. LaFollette, Warsaw, …read more.

Dennis W. Heckaman, 62, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015, in the Emergency Room at Elkhart General  Hospital. He was born June 11, 1952, in Elkhart to Roland E. and Patricia J. (Schmucker) Heckaman. Dennis lived his lifetime in this area. He was a 1970 graduate of NorthWood High School, Nappanee Division.  …read more.

Jeanette M. Van Dyke, 82, of Nappanee, died peacefully under hospice care at her home at 1:50 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015. She was born May 4, 1932, in Goshen to Charles and Ethel May (DeFriese) Bowser. She married Alva B. Van Dyke Sept. 24, 1960, in Goshen. He preceded her in death October 2, …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news this week: Lego Club The Lego club will meet at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Kids ages 5 and up are invited to take part in age group appropriate challenges and free building time. The club meets …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library News and events this week: Lost Communities Program At Nappanee Center Before Nappanee was organized, five smaller towns made their mark on the surrounding area. Hastings, Hepton, Gravelton, Locke and Stumptown have disappeared entirely or are slowly blending into the countryside. General stores, dance halls, businesses and …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: Martin Financial Management v. Daniel L. Blue, Goshen, $1,902.33 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Joshua Brooks, Warsaw, $183 Cory Johnson, Cromwell, $188 Jennifer Lucas, Winona Lake, …read more.

Barry Lambert, 52, Milford, was the driver of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix which struck a 5-year-old Nappanee boy who ran out between parked cars. The accident occurred at 7:42 p.m. tonight on Main Street, south of Third Street in New Paris. The 5-year-old, Xavier Leeland, Nappanee, did not have any visible injuries, but was …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at 157 North Main Street, Nappanee. The public is invited to attend.

Stephanie Zentz, 33, formerly of Nappanee, died Saturday morning, March 7, 2015, at her residence in Wakarusa. She was born June 5, 1981, in Goshen to Vern and Pam (Brown) Zentz. Stephanie lived her lifetime in this area. She attended NorthWood High School. Stephanie was a member of the Nappanee American Legion Auxiliary and loved …read more.

Violet Lutes, 101, formerly of Nappanee, died at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford after a brief illness. She had resided there for the last 2 ½ years. Violet was born Oct. 7, 1913, in Kosciusko County to Paul and Ida (Mock) Buhrt. She married Herman C. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:19 a.m. Saturday, March 7, SR 15 just north of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Conner S. Klosowski, 20, Center Street, Warsaw. Klosowski was southbound on SR 15 and believed one of his tires blew out. As a result, he ran off 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: Larry D. Beeson v. Miranda Adams, Warsaw, $2,698 Firstsource Financial Solutions v. Richard Arriola, Cromwell, $543.07 Snow and Sauerteig v. Julia D. Bellamy, Warsaw, $1,877.10 Shane D. …read more.

William F. LaLonde, 73, of Nappanee, died at 1:15 a.m. March 3, 2015, at Lakeland Loving Care, Milford, after a short illness. He was born Aug. 8, 1941, in Albany, N.Y., to William and Elizabeth (Pelkey) LaLonde. He has been in the Nappanee area since 2007. Surviving is a daughter: Angela LaLonde, Dowagiac, Mich.; and …read more.

Ruth Mikel, 97, of Nappanee, passed away at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Signature Health Care of Bremen.  She was born July 14, 1917, in Elkhart County to Enos and Minerva (Anglemyer) Musser.   She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1936. Ruth lived her lifetime in this area.  She married Howard ‘Hod’ Mikel June …read more.

Sharon L. Harris, 74, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born July 15, 1940, in Kosciusko County, to Harold D. ‘Fustie’ and Opal (Smith) Reprogle. She was a lifetime area resident. She had worked at Coppes Kitchen, and eventually retired from …read more.

Brody Osborn, infant son of Mark and LeAnn Osborn , Nappanee, died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, shortly after birth at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Surviving along with his parents are a sister: Ashlee Osborn, at home; grandparents: Clark (Peg) Heckaman, Nappanee; Mike (Jan) Osborn, Goshen; grandfather: David Miller, Milford; and extended family. Preceding him …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: Housing Opportunities of Warsaw v. Gina M. Bray, Warsaw, $1,594 The Otis R. Bowen Center v. Jolene Eubanks, Warsaw, $847.84 Jodi Phillips v. Green Acres, Warsaw, $338 …read more.

Antonio Martinez, 79, of Nappanee, died Sunday at 2:40 a.m. at Elkhart County Hospice House. He was born June 19, 1935, in Saginaw, Mich., to Jose and Tomasa (Cruz) Sanchez. He moved to the Nappanee area in 1997. He worked for CJ Rogers Construction until he started his own business Martinez Construction and Sons in …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library News and events this week: Winter Story Times Encourage a love of reading from the start with storytime at the library. Storytimes for children ages three through five are from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. through 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday mornings through March 11. …read more.