Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

NEW PARIS — On Jan. 20, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development received a warn notice that local Merchant Metals, LLC, 71347 County Road 23, New Paris, will be closing its facility. The closure is expected to be permanent.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Shelli A. McBride, 46, East Seneca Street, Albion. McBride was traveling west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

Terry L. Herr, 78, Elkhart, died 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Elkhart Meadows. He was born April 13, 1941, in Goshen, to Lowell & Violet (Blosser) Herr. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Adeline (Darrenkamp) Herr. Surviving are his wife, Adeline, Wakarusa, daughter, Anita (James) Ramer, Goshen, sons, Tim (Angie) Herr, New Paris, …read more.

NEW PARIS — New Paris Church of the Nazarene, 67136 SR 15, will host a trunk or treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The hours coincide with the town’s trick or treat hours. For more information, call Pam Rossi at (574) 596-4829.

Victor M. Santos, 84, Goshen, died 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1935, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to Agapito & Eudosia (Cruz) Santos. On Feb. 15, 1994, he married Linda (Lantz) Santos. Surviving are his wife: Linda, Goshen; son: Alnon Santos, Texas; daughter-in-law: Jan Swartz Santos, Goshen; …read more.

Francis D. Miller, 82 of Goshen died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at home. He was born May 4, 1937 in Coldwater, Michigan to Roy O. and Jemima (Yoder) Miller. On April 11, 1959 he married Margaret “Peg” Yoder in Indianapolis. She survives along with a daughter, Carolyn Miller of Elkhart; a son Robert (Joni) Miller …read more.

NEW PARIS — Syracuse residents were involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash southeast of New Paris Saturday night, June 22. The accident was at 8:44 p.m. at CR 48 and CR 127. Harry Wells, 39, Syracuse, driver of one of the vehicles, died as a result of the crash. Howard Lehman, 44, driver of the …read more.

NEW PARIS — Two Milford residents were among six drivers and a pedestrian involved in an accident at 12:53 p.m. Friday, June 7, on SR 15, south of Ozinga Drive and north of CR 50 in New Paris. An Elkhart motorcyclist was killed in the accident and four persons were injured. Ricardo Vega, 23, Milford, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

ELKHART COUNTY — Annalisa Calderon, 18, Warsaw, died in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday, Feb. 19, northwest of New Paris. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office reports Calderon was southbound on CR 21, north of CR 142. For an unknown reason her 2007 Nissan Sentra went off the right side of the road, hit a guardrail and …read more.

NEW PARIS — A house fire at 71737 SR 15, between US 6 and CR 50, north of Milford, has shut down traffic in that area. New Paris Fire Department was called at approximately 12:20 p.m. today, to a fire at that residence, tanker and/or manpower assistance was requested from Milford, Benton, Foraker and Elkhart …read more.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, located on US 6, 1 mile east of SR 15, will hold its 41st annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 13. Festivities will include a bazaar, open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., a pork dinner served from 4 to 7 p.m. for dining in and 4:30 to …read more.

NEW PARIS — A man and woman from Cromwell were injured in a head on crash Friday evening on US 6, west of CR 11, New Paris. The accident was at 11:33 p.m. Marvin Whitacre, 48, Cromwell, and Jenice Whitacre, 58, Cromwell, were both transported to Elkhart General Hospital following the crash. Marvin Whitacre complained …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:22 p.m. Sunday, June 3, US 6, near South SR 15, New Paris. Drivers: Roger J. Hamsher, 68, North Main Street, Nappanee; and Neal A. Eash, 17, County Road 101, Nappanee. Each was traveling east on US 6 when Hamsher pulled into the …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked into the Elkhart County Jail:

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, 19003 US 6, New Paris, will host a pancake and sausage breakfast and rummage sale from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7. The church is located 1 mile east of the intersection of US 6 and SR 15. The breakfast, served by the men’s fellowship, …read more.

NEW PARIS — A semitractor and trailer hauling single coils of steel tipped over this morning on US 6 just west of the intersection of SR 15, north of Milford. The mishap occurred around 10:30 a.m. The driver, Clayton Townsend, Fort Wayne, suffered a small cut to his left thumb in the mishap, but refused …read more.

SYRACUSE — A train derails. The train is a freight train, carrying different products on different cars. It is unclear what cars have derailed. Were they all box cars? Were there tank cars? Did the locomotive derail as well? Numerous other questions arise, including what is in the cars that derailed. Unlike battling a house …read more.

Elma Dean “Deanie” Myers, 94, New Paris, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Springfield, Ill. to Harry E. and H. Bernice (Snelson) Paxton. On July 3, 1945, she married George W. Myers and he died April 16, 1995. Elma worked at Penn Controls, …read more.

NEW PARIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal is scheduled to be activated at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 46, (Market Street) in New Paris, beginning on or after Tuesday, Oct. 17, weather permitting. INDOT contractors plan to activate the signal sometime after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, …read more.

NEW PARIS — A Milford man lost his life in a single vehicle accident at 7:41 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, east of New Paris. The accident was on CR 31, north of CR 50. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officials reported the driver was northbound on CR 31, north of CR 50 in his 2006 Chevrolet  when the vehicle …read more.

NEW PARIS — In the early hours of June 11, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an underage party at a residence in the 18000 block of CR 48. Upon arrival, officers found multiple subjects under the age of 21 who had been consuming alcoholic beverages. There were 13 individuals found to be …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Earning your Eagle Scout Rank as a Boy Scout is very prestigious, and rarely do most boys achieve that status. Just last week, an Elkhart teen did something even rarer, earning all of his Merit Badges and then some. Nathan Hite is one of about 250 boys in the entire organization of millions …read more.

Marshall Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 300 block 14th Road, Etna Green. Driver: James R. Kern, Syracuse. Kern was transported by ambulance for medical evaluation with possible head injuries. Police were notified of a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on 14th Road, west …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Dean Morehouse, New Paris, a Milford native and graduate of Milford High School, has been named the 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade grand marshal. The announcement was made by Jill Garris, 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board president Wednesday evening, April 12. Morehouse will lead off the annual parade Sunday, July …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Sunday, April 9, West CR 900N, east of North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Driver: Janie Diaz, 17, East Market Street, Warsaw. Diaz advised that her steering wheel locked up and she struck a fence and a farm disc. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

Dallas E. Fox, 81, New Paris, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 16, 1935 in Milford to Elmer LeRoy and Pearle (Slabaugh) Fox. On Aug. 29, 1959 he married Mary Louise Sheets at Bethany Church of the Brethren. She survives along with three children: Debra Patterson of Milford; Monica …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Looking for something festive to do over the Christmas weekend? Put on those pajamas, grab a mug of hot chocolate and make a trip to visit these festive Christmas light displays. 8711 CR 800N, Mentone This house has it all when it comes to Christmas decorations. The decorations include a mini police …read more.

Maria J. Guevara, 70, New Paris, died Sunday evening, Nov. 13, 2016 at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 15, 1946 in McAllen, Texas to Manuel N. and Aurora (Juarez) Guevara. Survivors include two sisters, Angela Guevara, Elkhart; and Gracie (Adam) Mingucha, Goshen; and two brothers, Pedro Guevara, New Paris; and David Guevara, Indianapolis. Along …read more.

Dorothy L. Smith, 95, New Paris, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at her residence.  Dorothy was born April 28, 1921 in Lima, Ohio to Claude and Mary (Balsbaugh) Miller. Dorothy moved to New Paris in 1942. She married Kenneth B. Smith Oct. 17, 1942 in Mexico. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 2010. …read more.

NAPPANEE — Mary Miller’s new prized possession is a cabin built near New Paris before the Civil War.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, US 6, New Paris, will be holding its 29th annual Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner Saturday, Oct. 8. The church is located at 19003 US 6, one-half mile east of SR 15 on US 6. The festival will begin at 9 a.m. with a large bazaar …read more.

Vera F. Hurst, 87, New Paris, died at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at South Bend Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. She had a long battle with heart problems. She was born April 18, 1929, near Wakarusa to Henry and Pearl (Loucks) Morningstar. On Aug. 28, 1948, she married Franklin …read more.

Leslie K. “Kay” Neff, 75, New Paris, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at her home.

Sierra Mae Walter, 22, New Paris, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 10, 1994, to James and Kandy (Berkey) Walter. Surviving along with her parents are sister: Tanja (Adam) Bish, Ligonier; brother: Christopher (Caroline) Walter, New Paris; half brother: Travis (Stacey) Walter, New Paris; and half sister: Tina (Dave) …read more.

Eunice “Babe” Marchand, 103, Goshen, formerly of New Paris, died 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Courtyard Healthcare.

Patricia J. Borkholder, 82, New Paris, died 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at her home.

Otto Beer Jr., 84, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home after failing health over the past year.

James K. Lowe, 78, New Paris, died 5:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Roberta V. Beard, 85, of New Paris, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 at the home of her son, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Visitation will begin Monday one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery.

Alvin J. Keim, 85, Goshen, passed away Monday night, Aug. 8, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare surrounded by his children. He was born June 25, 1931, in Yoder, Kan.  On Sept. 4, 1952, he married Susanna W. Yoder. Survivors include four children: Suzan (Gregory) Oligee, New Paris; Polly (Brent) Byrnes, Dacula, Ga.; Earl (Kathy) Keim, Brookville; …read more.

Eugene (Gene) A. Cobb, 85, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa late Thursday evening, July 28, 2016. He had been failing in health. Gene enjoyed the outdoors and family life. Some of his fondest recent memories was the nearly ten years that he and his wife, Pat, spent in Brownsville, Texas. He was born Aug. …read more.

FRANKTON – New Paris won the 10U baseball title among three champions crowned Monday night in the Town & Country State baseball championships.

The 12U baseball team from Mentone and the 10U baseball team from New Paris each claimed semi-state titles in the latest rounds of the Town & Country tournaments.

Evelyn K. Murdock, 91, Goshen, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare. She was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Goshen to Haskle and Eva (Cripe) Kline. On Dec. 7, 1945, she married Wilford A. Murdock in Goshen. He died Dec. 24, 2000. Survivors include two daughters: Linda (Gene) Catron; and Janet (Tom) Walters, …read more.

Little league baseball and softball teams from around the northern third of Indiana began the 2016 Town & Country tournaments this past week.

Delbert L. Slabaugh, 76, New Paris, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at his sister’s residence where he has resided for four months. He had been in ill health for 1.5 years. He was born July 24, 1939, in Nappanee to Levi T. and Lydia Ann (Miller) Slabaugh. Mr. Slabaugh was a veteran …read more.

Kami J. Tyson, 34, Goshen, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, July 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born July 22, 1981, in Goshen to Richard and Janice (Schaap) Tyson. Survivors include her parents: Richard and Janice, Goshen; a sister: Sena (Lewis) Brown, New Paris; and a nephew: Tovi Brown. …read more.

NEW PARIS — Ian Mansell, 16, New Paris, complained of chest pain and suffered abrasions to the forehead, shoulder, elbow and abdomen after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The accident occurred at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at CR 46 and Clinton Street in New Paris.

Jim Eric Myers, 71, St. George, Utah, formerly of Goshen, died 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his love of God, family, friends and sports. He was born Dec. 6, 1944, in Goshen to Kenneth LeRoy and Carrie Belle (Bollinger) Myers. He married Patricia Anne …read more.

Marion Pauline Wenger, 90, Wakarusa, died 8:23 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Markham, Ontario, to Carl and Annie (Wideman) Reesor. She married Norman R. Wenger on Oct. 18, 1952, and he died on Oct. 10. 1993. Surviving are her seven children: Phyllis (Dave) Kulp, New …read more.

Charles Edward Treat, 75, Goshen, died 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Goshen to Harold R. and Hazel M. (McDonald) Treat, Sr. He married Margaret A. (Brown) Treat on April 20, 1962. Surviving are his wife: Margaret Treat, Goshen; children: Jeff …read more.

NEW PARIS — Charlos E. Lozano Chavez, 24, Warsaw, suffered abrasions to the face and right leg, after his motorcycle collided with a trailer being towed by a truck this morning, May 31. The accident was at 9:54 a.m. at SR 15 and CR 50, south of New Paris.

Janis Yvonne Zollinger, 88, New Paris, passed away at 5:09 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford.

Janis Yvonne Zollinger, 88, New Paris, passed away at 5:09 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare in Milford.

NEW PARIS — Warsaw resident Paul Akers, 62, sustained no injuries in a two-vehicle accident that sent the other driver to the hospital. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded at about 9 a.m. Friday, May 27, to calls about an accident at SR 15 and CR 146 just south of New Paris. According …read more.

NEW PARIS — The New Paris Chamber of Commerce, Goshen Veteran’s Honor Guard and the New Paris Boy Scouts will be conducting a memorial service parade and ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, according to Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers and Scoutmaster of New Paris Boy Scouts. Anyone is welcome to ride on …read more.

Corey L. Graham, 45, Elkhart, formerly of New Paris, died Thursday morning, May 12, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.

Harriet R. Neff, 96, Goshen, died 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born April 24, 1920, in Lafayette, to Russell and Delphi (Tary) Holliday. She married William H. Neff on Aug. 31, 1940, and he died Feb. 1, 2013. Surviving are a son: Bill (June) Neff, New …read more.

Fredric ‘Fred’ Lamar Schrock, 70, Mishawaka, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Bryce and Jane Schrock, after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Goshen to LaMar and Lucille (Weaver) Schrock. On Aug. 1, 1969, he married the late, Ann …read more.

NEW PARIS — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and SR 15 Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at 3:59 p.m. Melissa A. Fisher, 49, Nappanee, complained of neck, chest and back pain. A passenger in her vehicle, Elizabeth G. Fisher, 18, Nappanee, complained of neck pain. Both were taken to …read more.

Rose Nell Wallace Holdeman, 93, Nappanee, passed peacefully into heaven at 9:55 am, Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.

GOSHEN — Carol Smith, 52, New Paris, and a passenger in another vehicle, were transported to IU Health, Goshen, following a two-vehicle accident at 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, April 26. The accident occurred at CR 17 and CR 38, west of Goshen city limits. Smith complained of pain to the left arm and right leg. Also …read more.

NEW PARIS — Residents from Leesburg, Syracuse and Warsaw were among drivers of four vehicles involved in an accident at 4:54 a.m. today, April 26, at SR 15 and CR 146, just south of New Paris. Anthony Ganshorn, 29, Leesburg, suffered face and head injuries and complained of pain to the chest and shoulders. Bradley …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department NEW PARIS — Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a complaint of a large number of vehicles parked at the abandoned ski lodge, 18646 CR 50, New Paris, at 11:22 p.m. Friday, April 26. Once at the property, several …read more.

NEW PARIS — Amanda Gall, 33, Milford, was taken to IU Health Goshen for medical assistance following a two-vehicle accident at CR 46 and CR 25, east of New Paris. Gall complained of neck, shoulder and leg pain. The accident was at 7:45 a.m. today, April 18. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Chase Jacobs, 19, …read more.

MILLERSBURG — Trenton Carmack, 19, New Paris, complained of pain to the chest and head following a one-vehicle accident at 4:41 a.m. today, Friday, April 15. The accident was on CR 42, east of CR 37, one mile west of Millersburg. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Carmack was traveling eastbound on CR 42 when his …read more.

Harold “Dale” Neumann, 79, of Goshen, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Artus Ray Royer, 86, Goshen, died 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his nephew’s residence. He was born July 5, 1929, near New Paris, to Henry and Dora L. (Metzger) Royer. He is preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Dora Royer; and by two brothers. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April …read more.

Janice Kay (Moist) Ritter, 63, Goshen, loving wife of 45 years, mother and sister, died 2:33 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, after a gallant fight with a long term illness.

Margaret E. Tarman, 83, Goshen, died 3:54 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Topeka to LeRoy and Mary (Sherck) Mishler. Surviving are daughters: Dawn (John) Wyson, New Paris; Tami (Robert) Shriner, New Paris; Nanette (Mark) Stoops, Fremont; siblings: Carolyn (Del) Freeman, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Phyllis (Ted) …read more.

Barbara Ellen (Clayton) Newberry, 84, Union, Mich., died 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1932, in New Paris to Isaac Mervin and Ruth May (Mishler) Clayton. Surviving are daughters: Leanne Jeannot, Mattawan, Mich.; Dee Ann Foy, Elkhart; Lori (Lonnie) Shafer, White Pigeon, Mich.; Cindy (Greg) Nichols, …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents, Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother, Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; and paternal grandfather, Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be …read more.

Isabella Jo Keck was stillborn Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Her parents: Josh and Andrea (Pierce) Keck, New Paris, survive. Also surviving are siblings: Madison and Jackson; maternal grandparents: Mike and Anne Pierce, Goshen; paternal grandmother: Susan Calhoun, Elkhart; paternal grandfather: Tony (Chris) Keck, Goshen. Private graveside services will be at …read more.

Dorothy (Everest) Simpson, 98, Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died 2:36 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Cass County, Mich., to Ralph and Gladys (Stark) Everest. She married Alan Simpson on Sept. 1, 1939 and he died Oct. 25, 1998. Surviving are daughters: Wanda Jean (Richard) Hirschler, …read more.

Glen R. Hochstedler, age 77, of Wakarusa, died at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Barbara A. Renner, 82, of Goshen, passed away Thursday evening at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1933, in Shipshewana to Noah and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. On June 28, 1952, she married Lawrence E. Renner. He died Oct 27, 2005. Survivors include a daughter: Vickie L. Richardson; and a son: Robert C. …read more.

Donnabell Smoker, 91, Goshen, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Sept. 13, 1924, in New Paris to John and Marie (Hepler) Smith. On Aug. 16, 1945, she married Byron Smoker at First Brethren Church, New Paris. He died July 18, 2007. Survivors include two children: Doug …read more.

Jacqueline Patricia Kurtz, 87, Goshen, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the Cottage Garden. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Goshen to Elmer Frank and Rachel Mary (Rock) Harsh. On Sept. 27, 1946, she married Donald F. Kurtz in New Paris. He died Aug. 9, 2008. Survivors include three sons: D. Steven Kurtz, …read more.

NEW PARIS — Joseph Cain, 61, Syracuse, suffered a broken ankle in a one-vehicle accident this morning, Mar. 7. The accident occurred at 5:25 a.m. on SR 15 at CR 46, New Paris. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Cain was stopped in his 2008 Suzuki vehicle, when he pulled out into the intersection in front …read more.

Esther Louise (Eash) Yoder, 89, of Goshen, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Hollsopple, Pa., the fifth daughter of Sem K. and Suie (Blough) Eash. On April 14, 1949, she married Henry Edward Yoder in Hollsopple and enjoyed 55 years together until his …read more.

Linda Lou (Brookins) Hire, 72, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1943, in Goshen to Joe L. and Marie M. (Miller) Brookins. She married Thomas W. Hire on June 23, 1963. Surviving are her husband: Thomas, New Paris; daughters: Annette (Charles) Hochstetler, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A relatively new bill has gone through the Indiana House of Representatives with exceptional efficiency after New Paris family members Anissa Garza and her mother Angie Garza pushed to share their tragic story of loss. Kirk Coleman passed away at the age of just 19-months-old while under the care of his baby sitter, Jackie …read more.

UPDATE —One individual has died as a result of a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, south of CR 50, south of New Paris, at 11:41 a.m. today. Christopher Swihart, 44, no town listed, was pronounced deceased at IU Health Goshen, from injuries sustained in the accident. A report from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department states …read more.

Edward L. Bender, 83, of Goshen died Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov, 1, 1932, in Elkhart County to Daniel and Sylvia (Schmucker) Bender. On March 18, 1951, he married Martha M. Kaufman at Pleasant Grove Church, Goshen. She survives along with a daughter: Joyce E. Burkhead of Goshen; …read more.

Archie D. Cook Jr., 46, Goshen, died 1:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Indiott, N.Y. to Archie Cook Sr. and Cora A. (Barton) Crump. He married Tracy (Nunemaker) Cook on February 19, 1989. Surviving are his wife: Tracy, Goshen; daughter, Taylor Adelynn Cook, Goshen; mother: …read more.

WARSAW – Auto racing will return to the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds this May, as well as an overview of racing around the area.

Alice Faye Letherman, 94, Wakarusa, died 3:34 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born March 1, 1921, in St. Joseph County to Roscoe and Candice (Beehler) Letherman. Surviving are a sister: Helen Lechlitner, Elkhart; brother: Stanley Letherman, Washington D.C.; and sister-in-law: Pauline Letherman, New Paris. Preceding her in death …read more.

ELKHART — Doris A. Nusbaum, 91, Elkhart, died 4:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Hubbard Hill. She was born April 2, 1924 in Elkhart, to Lloyd F. and Wilma (Tavernier) Barwick. She married Clarence O. Nusbaum on May 15, 1942. Doris was retired from Concord Community Schools where she was a Matron. She was a …read more.

Dorothy M. Larson, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare. She had been a Greencroft resident for 30 years. She was born June 28, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio to George W. and Gertrude (Schwalm) Phillips. Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Elkhart High School and …read more.

Suetta Bechtel, 79, Goshen, died 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1936 in Elkhart County to Joseph E. & Mary (Shaum) Martin. She married James “Jim” E. Bechtel on Nov. 14, 1955 in the Goshen area. Suetta owned and operated the Oil Lamp Restaurant, New Paris, for …read more.

Lawrence A. Watkins, 100, New Paris, died 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1915, to Howard & Cecil (Mullen) Watkins in Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County. He married Ruth (Delauter) Watkins on Oct. 1, 1939, in North Manchester and she died June 23, 2012. Surviving are daughters: …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: Eastgate Apartments v. Taylor Ables, Muncie, $1,141 Timothy Brady, Warsaw, $1,141 The Car Company v. Elizabeth A. Allen, Elkhart, $431 Anna J. Bender, Elkhart, $431 Terrence Gangwer, …read more.

NEW PARIS — A Columbia City man was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 18, after being pursued by Goshen Police. Michael Binstock, 54, Columbia City, reportedly robbed the Dollar General store located on SR 15 in New Paris at 4:26 p.m.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Gary S. Bowers, Warsaw, $5,508.99 Brian Bradley, Leesburg, $1,894.75 Braska S. Cartwright, Pierceton, $1,807.92 Jose Cruz, Warsaw, $1,230.86 Rebecca Day, Warsaw, $1,118.78 Laura …read more.

Eleanor E. Eisenhour, 96, Goshen, died 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born June 15, 1919, in Goshen to Chauncey L. Hepler and Myrtle A. Gellette. She married Daris Voorhees in Aug. 1938, and he died May 1949. She then married Glenn C. Eisenhour in June 1954 and he …read more.