From 7:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, area residents are invited to attend “The Gr$$n Of Erosion Control” Contractor’s Workshop at the Dal-Mar Banquet Hall in Nappanee. The event will offer networking opportunities as well as the option to attend presentations on topics such as innovative materials for erosion control and the financial side of controlling …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library News and events this week: Board of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The public is invited to attend. Science Club Marvel at the sights …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: The Collection Company v. Heather Adkins Webster, Warsaw, $1,186.86 Tonya L. Martin, Syracuse, $1,594.44 Tiffanie R. McMichael, Etna Green, $634.19 Leonardo O. Reese, Warsaw, $355 Jason L. …read more.

Marjorie (Fox) Adams Miller, 81, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 10:22 a.m., Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Jan. 30, 1934, in Milford to George and Ruth (Fisher) Fox. She lived her lifetime in this area. Marjorie was a graduate of Milford High School. She married Richard …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication 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. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Kids aged five and up are invited to take part in age group appropriate challenges and free building time. The club meets …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public library news this week: Library closed for President’s Day The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of President’s Day. Regular hours will resume from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Cover to Cover Book Club Read along with our book …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, SR 19 near CR 800W, Nappanee. Drivers: Cynthia A. Russell, 48, SR 19, Etna Green; Deanna M. Hodges, 53, Ironwood Road, Granger. Russell stopped abruptly resulting in Hodges rear-ending her vehicle. Damage up to $2,500 Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Edward L. Eilers, 82, of Nappanee, died at 5 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Hospice House, Elkhart, where he had been admitted Wednesday after an illness.  He was born Dec. 15, 1932, in East Chicago, to Thomas J. and Ethel R. McColly. Mr. Eilers lived most of his life in Nappanee. He was a 1951 …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: 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.

Linda F. Jones, 65, of Elkhart, died at 2:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Hospice House in Elkhart where she had been a resident for 1 week.  She had been in ill health for a month. Linda was born June 30, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., to Frank and Ollie (Bowers) Duncan. She attended Nappanee High …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood handed Wawasee its sixth freshman boys basketball loss of the season Monday night in a 50-40 result at The Pit. Wawasee had a trio of players all record nine points, but could not keep pace with the Panthers’ offensive prowess. Jairus Boyer, Jacob Hand and John Kennedy all hit for nine points …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. 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.

Walter Edwin Burkholder Jr., 67, of 11290 N 900 W, Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 23, 1947, in Goshen to Walter Edwin Sr. and Edna M. (Slabaugh) Burkholder. Mr. Burkholder lived most of his life in this area. He married …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:13 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, West CR 1350N near North CR 900W, Nappanee. Driver: Kevin J. Slabaugh, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Slabaugh lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions, slid off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. …read more.

June Evelyn Mishler, 85, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was a lifelong resident of Union Township and lived in the same farm house all of her life. She was born June 7, 1929, to James C. and Bessie E. (Brown) Mishler and …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Pinterest Night The next monthly Pinterest night will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. All materials will be provided to make four decopage tile coasters. The cost is $5 for each set. All ages are welcome but children under the age of 16 …read more.

A two-vehicle wreck just north of Nappanee yesterday afternoon sent three people to the hospital. According to a press release from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 3:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Stanley Pletcher, 70, New Paris, was westbound on CR 52 near the intersection of CR 3. Pletcher slowed at the stop sign …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 Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, North Fox Farm Road and West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Jared L. Gudeman, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Lost control of his vehicle, went off the road hitting a tree. Damage up to $5,000. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. …read more.

Dennis “Denny” Gene Smith, 67, of New Paris, died at 11:33 am, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient for 11 days after a short illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1947, in Goshen to Louis M. and Hilda L. Pfeiffer Smith. He had …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news and events this week: Farming Exhibit Opens At Nappanee Center Did you know that, at one point, Nappanee produced 96 percent of the nation’s hemp? Although it’s no surprise that our community has a rich agricultural history, you may be shocked to find …read more.

By MAGGIE BARRERA Human Resource Services, Gulf Stream Coach Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the RV industry will be hosting a job fair from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in our Nappanee location, 717 S. Oakland Ave, at the employment center. We are seeking applicants with good work history, …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, North SR 19, north of West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Driver: Joshua J. Lardino, 29, West Maple Grove Road, Huntington. Lardino was unable to avoid hitting one of several horses in the roadway. The horse which was struck took …read more.

Jeff L. Green, 63, of Nappanee, passed away at 4:46 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born on Nov. 2, 1951, in Oceanport, N.J., to Harland LeRoy and Catherine Margaret (Parnow) Green. He grew up in New Jersey, graduated high school and attended college there. He moved to the Butler/Waterloo area …read more.

Tanner Gene Zimmerman, infant son of Gene and Mary Neely Zimmerman, of Goshen, was stillborn at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at home. Surviving are his parents: Gene and Mary Zimmerman; a brother: Trace Zimmerman; sisters: Madelyn and Ciarra Zimmerman, all at home; grandparents: Cynthia and Timothy Neely, Osceola; Arthur and Lois Zimmerman, Nappanee; …read more.

Michael M. Umbaugh, 66, of Nappanee, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 30, 1948 in Goshen to John R. and Mary Louise (Scranage) Umbaugh. Mike lived his lifetime in the New Paris/Nappanee area. He was a 1967 graduate of New …read more.

JN W. Feldman, 74, of Bremen, entered into his eternal life on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Nappanee to Willard and Aldean (Laidig) Feldman. JN graduated from Bremen High School in 1958 and went on to honorably serve his country in the US Army. …read more.

Susie Seitz, 94, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:46 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Signature Health of Bremen after a short illness. She was born May 25, 1920, in Kosciusko County, to Henry and Katie (Kuhns) Kauffman. Mrs. Seitz was a lifetime area resident. She married Noble Seitz, June 3, 1956 in Nappanee. He preceded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, West CR 1350N, south of North CR 500W, Nappanee. Driver: Kyle P. Mersch, 21, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Mersch’s vehicle went off the road, slid into a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …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.

Marjorie C. Roeder, 91, of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born on April 4, 1923, in Bremen, to Charles R. and Ruby D. (Kimble) Guard. Marjorie married Lloyd D. Roeder in 1941; he passed away in 1989. In addition to raising her family, Marjorie worked …read more.

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

Helen Neill Kirkwood, 86, of Nappanee, Ind., died on Jan. 9, 2015, at her residence from a long battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 10, 1928, in Dundee, Scotland, to Charles and Mary (Easton) Hill. Helen married John C. Kirkwood on August 8, 1952 at St. Andrew’s Church in Motherwell, Scotland. In 1963, …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news and events this week: Lego Club From 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, the Lego club meets at the library. Kids ages five and up are invited to take part in age group appropriate challenges and free building time. The club …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, North SR 19, north of West Hepton Road, Etna Green. Driver: Thomas M. Daniels, 22, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw. Daniels drove through a high drift of snow, lost control causing his vehicle to spin off the road and …read more.

UPDATE: The City of Nappanee has reported that the water main has been fixed. No boil order has been issued Officials with the City of Nappanee are reporting a water main break at Vernon Street and Indiana Avenue. Utility crews are working on getting the problem resolved.

The consumer finance site NerdWallet has released its annual study on the best cities and towns in Indiana for young families to live. Rankings were based on factors such as home affordability, education quality, prosperity and growth and family friendliness. According to the website, Fishers, Westfield and Granger are at the top of the list. …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.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported barn fire located at CR 9547N and CR 1000W, near Nappanee. Fire under control. Cause still under investigation. No injuries. Nappanee fire, Bremen fire and Etna Green on scene. Nappanee Fire Department is responding with Etna Green Fire Department and Bremen called for an assist.  

By NICK ROGERS Purdue University Purdue Extension will host 20 statewide community forums in January and February to aid the Purdue University College of Agriculture in its strategic planning. Free and open to the public, the forums are intended to gather feedback to consider as the College of Agriculture creates its five-year strategic plan later …read more.

Marion M. Scott, age, 96, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:26 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born Oct. 24, 1918, in Wakarusa to Ira and Ida (Hahn) Null. She married Gibson F. Scott, March 29, 1942. He preceded in death July 14, 1980. Scott was a graduate of …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.

Max J. Gwin, age 90, of Nappanee, died December 30, 2014 at 1:30 am. Who was Max Gwin? He was a son of Wilyard and Mary Ann (McGowen) Gwin. He was a devoted husband and a father of two. He served our country in the Navy during World War II. He was one of six …read more.

Harvey A. Graber, 60, of Milford died unexpectedly 8:55 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at his residence of natural causes. He was born April 25, 1954 in Bremen to Albert and Katie Yoder Graber. Harvey lived his lifetime in this area. He married Terry “Tessie” Stouder Oct. 31, 2000 in Nappanee. Harvey worked at Utilimaster …read more.

Oscar L. Weaver, 90, of Bremen passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. He was born on Sept. 15, 1924, to Joseph and Jennie (Warren) Weaver in Nappanee. Oscar married Janet Y. Farrington on June 13, 1942. Weaver honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II …read more.

JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist,Nappanee Public Library Events and clubs at Nappanee Public Library this week: Makerspace The new makerspace, which has been taking shape inside the Nappanee Public Library since September, opens to the public Jan. 8. Defined as collaborative, do it yourself spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn, makerspaces are …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:37 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Roger A. Fitzpatrick, 53, East CR 800S, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 12:31 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, North CR 950W, north of West CR 1350N, …read more.

As party goers begin to make their plans for New Year’s Eve, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. The listing will be updated until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. …read more.

Mary Katherine ‘Kate’ Yoder Malcolm, 84, of Nappanee, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford. She had been in failing health for 1 year. Kate was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Nappanee to Harold and Reba (Sechrist) Phillips. Her first marriage was to Delbert Yoder …read more.

Ink Free News has been hearing from readers that many people and businesses are receiving calls for this NIPSCO scam; not just in Nappanee.  We strongly suggest that if you receive a call claiming to be an official representative, that you verify the number and give the official company a return call. Original Release: The …read more.

Kami Lee Ellis, 27, of Nappanee, died at 12:09 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in an automobile accident in Milford. She was born June 3, 1987, in Elkhart to Rick and LaVona (Searfoss) Ellis. Kami lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 2006 graduate of NorthWood High School. She was employed at Dwyer …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist,Nappanee Public Library Events and clubs at Nappanee Public Library this week: Makerspace The new makerspace, which has been taking shape inside the Nappanee Public Library since September, is now open to the public. Defined as collaborative, do it yourself spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn, makerspaces …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will be putting together a listing of New Year’s Eve event’s next week. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Tourmaline The Matchsellers Album Release Concert – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Purchase of a $15 …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.

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 Lakeview Middle School Auditorium Susie McEntire – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for admission. Wagon Wheel Theatre A …read more.

Luke Brandon Stutzman, infant son of Brandon and Rachel (Ham) Stutzman of Nappanee, was stillborn at 6:55 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents; twin brothers: Thomas and Daniel; a brother: Samuel; grandparents: Richard and Connie Stutzman, Nappanee; Steve and Portia Ham, Nappanee; great-grandmother: Donna Widmoyer Greeson, …read more.

Sandy Crilow, 70, of Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1944, in Goshen, to Lamar Kenneth and Maxine (Shenenan) Warren. Sandy lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1962 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Aug. …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Library Events This Week: Science Club The super science Saturday club continues it’s season at the library with an exploration of air pressure in December. Kids will find out how water and air behave under pressure as they make a cloud in a bottle and have …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Events and clubs at Nappanee Public Library this week: Lego Club The Nappanee Public Library Lego Club will meet next on Thursday, Dec. 18 for a special “Holiday Happenings” party! Kids ages five and up are invited to attend. Win door prizes, enjoy snacks, play games and …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.

[weaver_youtube E3oY0GWOhNc rel=0] NAPPANEE – As expected, two of the more storied boys basketball teams in the area played a whale of a game Friday night. Braxton Linville scored 22 points and NorthWood weathered a late comeback from Triton to pull out a 54-50 win in the Panther Pit. Linville wasn’t an overwhelmingly dominant force …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 Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Central Park Light Up The Nite – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Warsaw Performing Arts Center 6th Annual …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Jon Cook was patrolling rural Fulton County on the morning of Nov. 28 when he came across four generations of the Garl family celebrating their youngest member’s first buck deer harvest of his young life. Colin Garl, 10, had just harvested a nice buck deer and was overcome with excitement as he …read more.

Douglas W. Rensberger, 76, of Nappanee, died at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov, 27, 2014, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He has been in ill health since 1993. He was born Dec. 31, 1937, in Nappanee to John and Elizabeth (Schiender) Rensberger. He married Vivian ‘Clete’ Blue on June 2, 1957, in Urbana. …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library Events This Week Pinterest Night Looking for some ideas for hand-made last-minute Christmas gifts and supplies? The Nappanee Public Library will host its monthly Pinterest Night in the Cube, the Library’s new Makerspace, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. All materials …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library events this week. Tuesday Tales Eudora Welty once said “Listening children know stories are there. When their elders sit and begin, children are just waiting and hoping for one to come out, like a mouse from its hole.” Listening children of all ages are …read more.

Douglas W. Rensberger, 76, of Nappanee, died at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 31, 1937 in Nappanee to John and Elizabeth (Schiender) Rensberger. He married Vivian “Clete” Blue on June 2, 1957, in Urbana. Rensberger lived his lifetime in Nappanee. He …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 Aloha Lakeside Lounge Open Mic Night With Dustin Castle – 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 DJ Batman – 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie …read more.

Emma (Kulp) Martin, 90, of Nappanee, died at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at her residence after a short illness. She was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Elkhart County to Christian and Emma Elizabeth (Blosser) Kulp. On March 14, 1948, she married Junior Martin at her parents home. He preceded in death. Mrs. Martin …read more.

Nelson R. Stutsman Sr., 82, Elkhart, died 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born March 6, 1932 in Goshen to Ralph & May (Miller) Stutsman. He married Barbara (Cooke) Stutsman on Jan. 8, 1983. She survives. Nelson was a farmer and worked for Goshen Rubber for many years. …read more.

Robert L. Shaw Jr, 90, of Nappanee, died at 5:25 am, Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born May 17, 1924, in Deland, Fla. to Robert L., Sr. and Irene (Beach) Shaw. On Oct. 16, 1945, he married Frances Kilmer in Blakly, Ga. She survives. Shaw was a 1942 …read more.

Veteran actor and Amish Acres favorite Jeremy Littlejohn is back on stage at the Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee in the holiday special “Shrek The Musical.” It’s a delight to watch for young and old alike. Littlejohn is Shrek, an ogre, with a problem. Littlejohn is terrific, as usual. The musical opens with puppets telling …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:21 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Driver: Ross M. Minear, 30, East Fort Wayne Street Warsaw. Minear was backing a City of Warsaw vehicle, from a parking space and backed into a parked vehicle registered to Martha E. Beltran, Anchorage …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.

Carl P. Orsund, 91, of Nappanee, passed away at his home Monday night, Nov. 10, 2014. He was born on May 28, 1923, to Peder and Helga (Nybak) Orsund in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. When he was 19 years old Carl moved to Indiana, and had spent his married life in the area. He married Wilma …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:24 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, SR 13 near E. 600 South, Pierceton. Drivers: Michael D. Shenefield, 59, 9th Street, North Manchester; Sandra S. Weaver, 58, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg. Shenefield struck the rear of Weaver’s vehicle while attempting to pass it. Damage up …read more.

Roger D. Croy, 60, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 12:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Hospice House in Elkhart, Ind. He was born July 24, 1954 in Bremen, Ind., to Merl and Phyllis (Stump) Croy. Roger was a lifetime Gravelton/Nappanee area resident. He was a 1972 graduate of NorthWood High School and attended Ball …read more.

Wayne L. Schrock, 78, of Nappanee, Ind., died peacefully at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at The Maples in Goshen, Ind. He was born April 29, 1936, in Goshen to Levi J. and Martha (Miller) Schrock. On May 16, 1957, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Hochstetler in Goshen. Wayne was a member of Maple Lawn …read more.

AT&T has expanded its 4G LTE network to Bremen, Bristol, Culver, Knox, La Paz, Leesburg, Middlebury, Nappanee, North Judson, North Webster, Plymouth, and Walkerton, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T also has upgraded mobile Internet cell sites in the Tri-Lakes and Lake Wawasee areas to expand 4G LTE coverage. AT&T launched …read more.

Sandra J. Freet, 55, of Nappanee, passed away on in the morning on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at her residence unexpectedly from natural causes. She was born Jan. 25, 1959, in Nappanee to Jerald A. and Anna M. (Cooper) Freet. She was a lifetime area resident. She had worked at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Goshen in …read more.

Harold J. Miller, 90, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Nappanee, to William E. and Bertha (Brumbaugh) Miller. He was a 1943 graduate of Nappanee High School. He graduated from the Freight Traffic Institute in 1949 with a …read more.

Maxine LeCount, 89, formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 12:55 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she has resided since 2012. She was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Walkerton to Peter and Pearl (Sheets) Shenenan. She was a graduate of Union Township High School in LaPorte County. Her first marriage …read more.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” is currently on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre, Nappanee, and will continue through Nov. 9. It’s the true story of eight Jewish people forced to stay in cramped quarters on the top floors of the annex to an office building in Amsterdam, Holland, during World War II. They …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, East McKenna Road west of EMS B38 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Debra L. Johnson, 51, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000 6:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, South SR 15 and West CR 400S, Warsaw. …read more.

By JOE FOCHT Senior Associate Pastor, Nappanee Missionary Church Next week thousands of volunteers will work at Nappanee Missionary Church to feed millions of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between the church and Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 2,300,000 life-saving meals at an FMSC MobilePack event Tuesday-Saturday, Nov. 4-8, …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: Fabrizio Puga v. Donald and Lisa Anderson, Potomac Falls, Va., $1904 SAC Finance v. Christopher A. Breidinger, Churubusco, $9729.86 Joanne Kolbe Law Office v. Sheila M. Conley, …read more.

Mary H. Tobias, 82, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at her residence. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at …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.

Dean W. Price, 100, of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at 4:05 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford. He was born Oct. 28, 1913, in Nappanee to Jesse and Myrtie (Michael) Price. He had resided in that home until moving to the nursing home on Sunday. Dean lived his …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.

Grace Lynn Schwartz, infant daughter of Eric and LynDora (Miller) Schwartz, of Nappanee, died shortly after birth due to complications, Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Bremen Community Hospital. Her parents are members of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving, along with her parents, are grandparents: Harlan and Ruth (Wingard) Miller, Marion and Mary Sue (Yoder) Schwartz, …read more.

Mercury Wireless announces a completion date of expanded service in Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties. As of Friday, Oct. 17, Mercury Wireless is offering broadband internet and digital phone service to the communities of New Paris, Milford, and Benton, Indiana. “Having heard many requests for better service from community members, we are happy to be bringing …read more.

Harvey M. Miller, 92, of Nappanee, passed away at 11:19 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born Oct. 1, 1922, in Locke Township to Manas and Fannie C. (Hochstetler) Miller. Harvey married Leona Miller on Nov. 8, 1942, in Marshall County. She preceded him in death. He was a …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news and upcoming events. Board of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at 157 N. Main Street, Nappanee. The public is invited to attend. Science Club The Super Science …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in special session at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, to adopt the proposed 2015 Library budget. A regular session will follow immediately in the library at 157 North Main St. The public is invited to attend …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 between Lincoln Street and Randolph Street is scheduled to close at the morning of Wednesday Oct., 15 as CXS rebuilds their railroad crossings. The work, which will improve the driving surface for motorists, is expected to be complete by the evening of Friday, Oct. 24. All …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, West CR 400N, west of Wallace Road, Warsaw. Driver: Bethany C. Shively, 23, North County Line Road, Etna Green. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, South CR 1000W, north of CR 900S, …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident at 11:55 a.m. today on CR 11 and CR 46, just 2 miles north of Nappanee city limits, that resulted in injuries to a driver involved in the incident. According to an accident report filed by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Joyce Palmateer, 39, of Walkerton, Ind., was traveling north …read more.

Ethel Marie Wood, 99, formerly of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 9:32 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Ind. She was born Feb. 6, 1915 in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Clayton and Cora (Stackhouse) Harlan. She was a graduate of Etna Green High School. She married Wayne Wood on …read more.