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.

Jeanne K. Mishler, 71, New Paris, died 4:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at the home of her daughter, Cowizetta, surrounded by family. She was born March 19, 1944 in Goshen to Fredrick A. and Iva (Greenawalt) Ritter. She married David M. Mishler on May 26, 1961, in New Paris and he died Nov. 28, …read more.

James W. Ellis, Sr., 84, Goshen and formerly of New Paris, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He had been in failing health the past three years. He was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Keenes, Ill. to Arthur and Mamie (Williams) Ellis. On March 13, 1948, he married Imogene M. …read more.

NEW PARIS — The team behind the Indianapolis 500 is doing everything they can to make sure that the race benefits the state as well as business across Indiana. One such business that is benefitting from the nationally renown event is Merchant Metals in New Paris.

ELKHART COUNTY — Area residents were injured in three different accidents over the weekend in Elkhart County.

Lois (Garber) Byler, 88, New Paris, died 2:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Low Point, Ill. to Joe and Frieda (Cordes) Garber. She married Glen L. Byler, Aug. 4, 1946, in Metamora, Ill. and he died April 20, 1999. Surviving is a daughter: …read more.

NEW PARIS — This month a year ago, a New Paris mother dropped her 19-month-old son off to daycare, unaware it would be the last time she saw him alive. Today, nearly a year after his death, the family is seeking justice through the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman charged to …read more.

NEW PARIS — Timothy Furney, 20, whose last known address was 72622 CR 133, Syracuse, was killed Monday evening, Oct. 12, when he walked into the path of an oncoming train.

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: The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 James Schrock, New Paris, $721 Darcy N. Tomlonson, Bristol, $821 Canterbury House Apartments v. Sara Hinton, Warsaw, $3,370.29 Christy …read more.

Kenneth R. Dutton, 77, of New Paris, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1938 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to Julius and Sarah (Bowman) Dutton. On May 31, 1974 he married Mary Hardrick in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was a member of Maple …read more.

Barbara Joan Rensberger, 82, Goshen, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Goshen to William “Ted” and Georgia (Howard) Grover. On March 15, 1954 she married Jack Rensberger in Goshen. He died Jan. 13, 2003. Survivors include three daughters: Jill (Joerg) …read more.

NEW PARIS — At least two people were checked at the scene of an accident that occurred around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the intersection of SR 15 and US 6.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Gymnastics Club will be holding fall tumbling and skills classes in four communities starting Sept. 14.

Louis E. Stump, 87, Goshen, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born Sept. 13, 1927, in New Paris, to Orb and Neva (Jones) Stump. He married Mary A. (Wise) Stump, on Aug. 22, 1954, in Nappanee, and she died Oct. 7, 2014. Surviving are a …read more.

Mason Griffin Brow, son of Griffin and Elizabeth (Stouder) Brow, of Goshen, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital. Surviving are his parents; a sister: Lily Brow, at home; paternal grandparents: Mark (Claudia) Brow, New Paris; maternal grandparents: Roger (Vicki) Stouder, South Bend; and many aunts; uncles; and cousins. Mason …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ss8RdZLPCvs rel=0] No injuries were reported in a crash between a train and a limousine July 18 in New Paris. The accident happened near the intersection of SR 15 and CR 29. Area photographer Norman Noe of Studio Noe Productions just happened to be on scene when the collision occurred and recorded a video …read more.

Joyce D. Lemert, 80, of North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in South Bend, to Stokes and Maude (Williams) Toone. She married Larry G. Lemert at Sumption Prairie Church in South Bend on Aug. 10, 1985. Mrs. Lemert …read more.

NEW PARIS — Ralph Prater, 51, Syracuse, complained of back pain following a four-vehicle chain reaction accident on SR 15, near CR 146, south of New Paris. Prater was taken to IU Health Goshen for treatment. The accident occurred at 2:35 p.m. Elkhart County Police report Micah Yoder, 21, Bourbon, was northbound on SR 15, …read more.

Austin R. Hoover, 32, North Webster, was taken to IU Health Goshen, following a two-vehicle accident at SR 15 and CR 142, on the north edge of New Paris. The accident was at 1:34 p.m. Monday. Hoover complained of right pelvic pain and left foot pain. Julie A. Ross, 34, Goshen, driver of the second …read more.

Erdene Mishler, 92, of Goshen, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing after a two week illness. She was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Goshen to Earl and Esther (Swihart) Phillips. On June 16, 1946 she married Arthur Ralph Huber. He died June 9, 1965. Later, on December 18, 1971 …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: June 30 James F. Williams, 35, 68453 N. Jefferson Street, New Paris, arrested for driving while intoxicated. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 1 Melissa Lynn Wheeler, 34, 7933 E. …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in an accident at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at US 6 and SR 15, north of Milford. Myrtle Sliter, 80, North Webster, and an unnamed passenger in her vehicle, were both transported to IU Health Goshen with minor injuries. Indiana State Police report Joyce Padget, 65, Goshen, was northbound on …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report the victim in the New Paris shooting is 34-year-old Alan Brown. The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. Friday, June 26. Brown was standing outside of his residence at 17152 CR 46, New Paris, when he was struck in the upper arm by a stray bullet. The bullet was fired …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department At approximately 5:10 p.m. officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred at or near a residence at 17152 CR 146 in New Paris. One individual was transported to the Goshen General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The scene has …read more.

Levi Burkholder, 95, of Goshen died at home Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2015. He was born June 12, 1920, in Marshall County to David O. and Amanda (Stutzman) Burkholder. On Oct. 18, 1952 he married Anna “Leota” Eash at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. She died in 2008. He is survived by two sons: Wayne J. (Claris) Burkholder; …read more.

A two-vehicle accident has occurred at US 6 and SR 15, north of Milford, at approximately 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 24. According to information obtained at the scene, the driver and passenger in a minivan have been transported to IU Health Goshen, while the driver of the SUV was checked at the scene and …read more.

Devon Jay Slabaugh, age 53, New Paris, died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries received in a Buggy/Truck accident on US 6 east of Nappanee on June 11. He was born Nov. 13, 1961, to Elmer A. and Rosa (Borkholder) Slabaugh. Devon was a lifetime resident of this area. He …read more.

Elisabeth Bogucki, 65, of New Paris died unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 20, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1949, in Trieux, France to Walter and Maryan (Graniczka) Zima. On Jan. 8, 1974 she married Jean-Paul Bogucki in the United States. He survives along with three sons: Michael (Ai) Bogucki, Skokie, Ill.; Bryan …read more.

Martha L. Cottey, 76, of Elkhart, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, at the home of her son. She was born July 4, 1938, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. Survivors include four children: Betty (Dean) King, Cincinnati, Ohio; John (Carla) Cottey, Elkhart; Wayne Cottey, Lebanon, Tenn.; and Paul (tom) Smithson, Memphis, …read more.

Tony “Scott” Swinehart, 45, New Paris, died 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born April 16, 1970, in Goshen, to Tony L. and Connie (Wagner) Swinehart. He married Kelly (Neff) Swinehart on Oct. 29, 1988. Surviving are his wife: Kelly, New Paris; children: T.J. Swinehart; Zackart (Caitlin) Swinehart; and Samantha Swinehart, all of …read more.

Martha L. Cottey, 76, of Elkhart, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2015, at the home of her son. She was born July 4, 1938, in Goshen to Noah C. and Lovina (Miller) Hochstetler. Survivors include four children: Betty (Dean) King, Cincinnati, Ohio; John (Carla) Cottey, Elkhart; Wayne Cottey, Lebanon, Tenn.; and Paul (tom) Smithson, Memphis, …read more.

Vannie Swinehart, 69, of New Paris, passed away on May 16, 2015, at her home. She was born  on March 3, 1946, in Goshen, to Delbert and Tilda (Davidson) Stidams. She was a lifelong are resident. Vannie is survived by her son: Dean Swinehart, New Paris; daughter: Debra Bailey, New Paris; one grandaughter: Monica Seaver, …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.

  Nathaniel McConnell, 24, Etna Green, was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital, with internal injuries following a two vehicle accident at 2:48 p.m. today. The accident was on US 6 at CR 23, north of Milford and just east of the US 6/SR 15 intersection. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s department accident crash release, distributed …read more.

Come help support women’s substance abuse recovery and participate in Ride For Recovery. The event is a motorcycle poker run to benefit Rose Home North, Syracuse. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 and will begin at Hammers Pub and Grub, 104 E. Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Any riders are accepted on this …read more.

Bettie J. Igney, 88, of Elkhart, and formerly of New Paris, passed away Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart. She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Bluffton to Samuel and Aldine (Kipfer) Reimschisel. On September 7, 1946 she married Thurl D. Igney, Sr., in LaPorte. He died June …read more.

Investigators from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was involved in a robbery earlier this morning in New Paris. At approximately 6:06 a.m. Anthony J. Conrad, 19, was leaving his residence in the 68000 block of North Main Street in New Paris, when a white …read more.

  Jackie Rolston of New Paris is now facing charges for the death of 19-month-old Kirk Coleman after the child died while under her watch. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Elkhart Superior Court Friday, Rolston informed investigators that the young child had acted “fine all morning with no problems, walking, playing, watching …read more.

David C. Miller, 33, New Paris, was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle-vehicle accident at 6:58 p.m. Friday, in New Paris. The accident was on SR 15 north of CR 46. Miller was airlifted by Med-Flight. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Kaitlyn A. VanDiepenbos, 19, Bourbon, was northbound on SR 15, …read more.

Jerry F. Vannoster, 72, of New Paris, died at his home Thursday morning, March 12, 2015. He was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Goshen, to James H. and Beatrice (Stoner) Vannoster. On June 5, 1970, he married Marcella Walley. She preceded him in death Sept. 7, 1987. He later married Juanita Sharkey Dec. 10, 2004. She …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.

The 27th Child of Harper Burney and Mollie Garris, Harper Burney Garris Jr., went to be with the Lord from his home in New Paris at 10:15 a.m. March 10, 2015 at the age of 75 years old. Harper was born in Shelby, North Carolina on April 19, 1939. He grew up in Lincolnton and Shelby, N.C. until the age of 15 when he …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: March Into Future Opportunities – 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 6. The Downtown Benefit Dinner/Concert For Ava Grace Sizemore – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Dinner and …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 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.

Elva Miller, 88, of New Paris, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 21, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 5, 1926, in Meyersdale, Pa., to John and Tillie (Kinsinger) Zook. On Aug. 3, 1957, she married Alvin E. Miller in Goshen. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2005. Elva was a …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: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Harlan Amburgy, Mentone, $7,616.45 Phillip Brown, Warsaw, $8,311.34 David L and Jerry Hyde Sr., Warsaw, $7,744.06 Treina Starr, Rochester, $7,616.45 Matt Wolf …read more.

Nancy Ann Immel, 70, of New Paris, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 15, 2014, at IU Health Goshen Hospital following a stroke two weeks ago. She was born March 26, 1944, in Goshen, to Robert Wilson and Violet (Mather) Wilson Blocker. On Aug. 4, 1963, she married Charles A. Immel at the First English Lutheran …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: Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana v. David D. Arnold, Warsaw, $1,518.78 Susan J. Blackburn, Warsaw, $1,038.18 Ronald A. Johnston, Warsaw, $1,818.61 William C. Southall, Warsaw, $1,496.44 Kosciusko …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: Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana v. David D. Arnold, Warsaw, $1,518.78 Susan J. Blackburn, Warsaw, $1,038.18 Ronald A. Johnston, Warsaw, $1,818.61 William C. Southall, Warsaw, $1,496.44 Kosciusko …read more.

Kevin M. Newcomer, 31, with addresses of 8215 E. Lakeview Drive, Syracuse, and 67996 CR 23, New Paris, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 25, on a charge of theft of a firearm. The affidavit of probable cause, filed by Syracuse Police Officer James Layne, states on Sept. 30, a resident on North Branch Street, Syracuse, reported …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments 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. Stephanie Abbott, Warsaw, $1,273.06 Kristi L. Allen, Claypool, $2,638.38 Alicia Cole, North Webster, $746.06 Karen A. Demerly, Pierceton, $659.89 Carolyn S. Dye, Warsaw, $2,312.58 …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was booked into the Elkhart County Detention Center: Nov. 12 Marion Dean Miller, 32, 69941 CR 29, New Paris, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and habitual traffic violator for life. No bond. Kosciusko Nov. 11 Brandon Jones, 26, 2620 Largo, Marion, arrested for possession of marijuana. No Bond. Joshua …read more.

Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, CR 46 and CR 25, east of New Paris. Drivers: A. Lohman, 77, Syracuse, and Heidi Kaufman, 34, New Paris. Kaufman complained of pain to the neck and shoulder. Passengers in the Kaufman vehicle: Warren A. Kaufman, …read more.

James Louis Meyers, 77, of New Paris, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. 2014, at his residence after a long battle of strokes and dementia. He was born on Sept. 1, 1937, to Austin and Evelyn (Adams) Meyers in Jackson, Ohio. He was a longtime area resident of Nappanee …read more.

UPDATE: New Paris Fire Chief Joe Warstler has reported the Indiana State Fire Marshall’s office, insurance adjusters and electrical contractors are returning to the remains of Better Way Products, Plant 2, in New Paris. The investigators are attempting to find the cause of Thursday morning’s fire. The initial call was at 1:44 a.m. There were …read more.

[weaver_youtube  OPhRd7AR5Ps rel=o]   Initial report: New Paris Fire Department requested a full assist from Milford Fire Department along with tankers from Leesburg and Turkey Creek fire territories at a structure fire this morning. The local agencies responded to a multiple alarm fire at Better Way Products Plant 2 on CR 23, between US 6 and …read more.

A 5-year-old was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, for abdominal injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 10:30 a.m. today at Higbee and First streets in Milford. Isabelle Brown, 5, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her mother, Jessica Brown, 26, Matthews Drive, Milford. Jessica Brown and a 2-year-old, also in the vehicle, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Trick-or-Treat Times Thursday, Oct. 30 Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Akron – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Argos – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atwood – …read more.

Mary A. Stump, 78, New Paris, died in a two-vehicle accident  at 12:59 p.m. today at CR 21 and CR 40, north of New Paris. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Stump was transported to IU Health Goshen, but was pronounced deceased. Stump was southbound on CR 21, approaching CR 40, when she failed to yield …read more.

Smoker Craft, Inc., one of the oldest family-owned boat manufacturers, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 100 new jobs by 2018. The homegrown-Hoosier company will invest $4.1 million to renovate and equip its 500,000 square-foot production facility at 68143 Clunette St. in New Paris. Expanding with 90,000 additional square feet …read more.

To the Editor: Curt Nisly is a local business owner who brings a healthy perspective to the difficult topic of taxes. Nisly, the Republican candidate for State Representative in House District 22, starts with the premise that what you earn is actually yours. Now certainly, government has a need to fund its legitimate operations, and …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 33-year old-female who was found deceased inside of her home early Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:40 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were called to 67996 CR 23 in New Paris to investigate the death of Lecia Borzeniatow. She was found deceased inside of her home. Sheriff’s …read more.

Steven Lee Bollman, 57, of New Paris, Ind., and formerly of Bremen, Ind., passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. He was born Dec. 20, 1956, to Francis and Delores (Heckaman) Bollman in Bremen. Steve served honorably in the U.S. Army and went on to work in construction for many years. Steve was a thrill seeker, …read more.

  Elkhart County authorities are still searching for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of a New Paris gas station. Elkhart County police released these surveillance camera stills that captured the suspect at the Red D Mart on SR 15 Saturday morning. The on-duty attendant reported that a white male, approximately 18 to 21 …read more.

This feature is the eighth installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area NEW PARIS – Nine holes, miniature golf, a driving range and an ice cream shop highlight the amenities of one of the most enjoyable golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. Parmore Golf Course is a …read more.

Albert R. ‘Al’ Thompson, 67, of New Paris, Ind., died at 6 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Goshen IU Health Hospital where he had been a patient since Tuesday. He had been in ill health for 3 years. Albert was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Flint, Mich., to Albert R. and Dorothy (Vann) Thompson. …read more.

Clockwise from top left are Curt Nisly, David Cates, Torrey Bauer and Bob Conley. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mail-Journal Reporter Deb Patterson contributed to this article.) Tuesday’s primary elections saw a disappointing voter turn out with just 19.61% of all registered voters casting ballots. Since 2002, data from Indiana Secretary of State found that roughly one in …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 24, 2014 Sheila Renae Haecker, 33, 1422 W. Lexington, Elkhart, arrested for probation violation. No bond Germaine Lamar Ivory, 25, 855 E. Mishawaka Rd. Lot Apt. 80, Elkhart, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $1,000 cash Kyle Vince Brodien, 22, 101 1/2 …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested Walter Glasgow, 53, in connection with a bomb threat made Monday afternoon. Approximately 1:13 p.m. yesterday, a 911 dispatcher received a call from an individual, identified today as Glasgow, who made a threat directed toward the New Paris area. The call was non-specific and general in nature and authorities …read more.

[weaver_youtube FniNO2gkBLo rel=0] Two individuals lost their lives in a fire at Medina’s Body Shop, 310 N. Higbee (SR 15), Milford, early this morning. The fire was reported at 7:18 a.m. by Justin Brown, an employee of CTB who had just left work and observed smoke and flames. Numerous other reports were also received by Kosciusko …read more.

Curt Nisly is seeking the Republican nomination in the primary election on May 6 for the Indiana State House from District 22, which includes southern Elkhart County and most of Kosciusko County. “I look forward to truly representing the values of the people of District 22. My approach of limited government with an emphasis on …read more.

Boung Nguyen, 32, of New Paris, Ind., passed away on Jan. 10, 2014, at his residence. Buong was laid to rest near his family in Arlington Texas.  

Samaritan Thrift Shop, 19265 Tarman Rd. in New Paris, will be hosting a New Year celebration Jan. 3-4 during regular store hours. Samaritan Thrift would like to celebrate the new year with its many friends in the community who have been a part of keeping the shop going for another year. The staff at Samaritan Thrift has …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt A Winona Lake man accused of robbing and beating a New Paris man during a home invasion incident last month was arrested Wednesday and has had his initial hearing in court. Jeffery Hunt, 25, of Winona Lake, and his father, Jeffrey Hill, 43, also of Winona Lake, are charged with robbery resulting …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, 25, of Winona Lake, is being sought today for his alleged role in a home invasion robbery that seriously injured an elderly New Paris man. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigators say Hunt and his father, Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, also of Winona Lake, forced their way into an elderly couple’s home on …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, pictured here in an earlier mug shot from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, is now wanted for the home invasion of a New Paris couple earlier this month. Formal charges against a second man were filed Tuesday in Elkhart County for a Nov. 4 home invasion robbery in New Paris. Elkhart County Prosecutor …read more.

Jeffrey Hill The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Winona Lake man for a home invasion that happened in New Paris on Nov. 4. Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, was arrested Tuesday and preliminary charged with armed robbery in Elkhart County. He was allegedly one of two suspects who forced their way into an elderly New …read more.

Two male suspects forced their way into an elderly New Paris couple’s home Monday night, injuring the man and robbing the pair. Donald B. Neer, 78, was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries after he was struck with a metal object during the robbery. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies said two black male …read more.

[weaver_youtube B2b-DCK3Kf0 rel=0] PIERCETON – When Frankton needed a play, it made several. And for its efforts, a state title. Frankton trailed Plymouth for most of the 12-U Town & Country baseball championship, but came up huge on three occasions to rally for a 5-4 win in stunning fashion Monday night. Trailing 3-1 in the …read more.

A long weekend of baseball in three communities will have teams from five little leagues battling Monday night for the right to Town & Country state titles. Pierceton is hosting the 12-U baseball tourney, and will have the two top seeds meeting for the hardware. Top seed Plymouth, after losing to Alexandria in the first …read more.

John William Yeater, 78, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, following a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 20, 1935, in New Paris, Ind., to Waldo Emerson Yeater and Nellie Viola Ebeling. On Sept. 8, 1956, he married Patricia Elaine Slabaugh; she survives. He resided in Milford from …read more.

Leroy Sweatland, 83, of New Paris, Ind., passed away at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. He had been ill for the past month. Mr. Sweatland was born in St. Charles, Mich., on Dec. 31, 1929, to Walter and Mable (Tarrent) Sweatland. On Aug. 30, 1952, he married Joyce Ann Rosser. She preceded him in death. …read more.

Andrew Ormanovich, 20, of Nappanee, was arrested by Milford Police at Waubee Trailer Park, south of Milford, Tuesday afternoon. He is allegedly connected to a robbery at Neighborhood Convenience Store, 1712 Oakland Ave., Elkhart, at 8 p.m. June 15. Police received a tip that Ormanovich was at one of the homes in the park. He …read more.

Terry Hoover, 52, of New Paris, Ind., passed away on March 13, 2013, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1960, in Goshen, Ind., to Nelson and Joan (Whetten) Hoover. Terry was a lifelong area resident. He worked in the RV Industry for many years including over 20 years at Smoker …read more.

Stanley H. Weaver 74, of New Paris, Ind., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2013, in the emergency room at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born in New Paris on Jan. 1, 1939, to Osee and Mary (Welty) Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a lifelong area resident who worked in home construction. He enjoyed …read more.

Keith B. Miller, 91, of New Paris, Ind., died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1921, in Elkhart County, Ind., to William A. and Fern Patricia (Barnard) Miller. On May 31, 1944, he married Naomi Mohler, in Syracuse, Ind. Miller was a lifelong resident of the …read more.

Efforts to add nearly 400 jobs in Elkhart County are moving forward. The county council has given final approval to a tax abatement request from Fortress Technologies LLC, which is planning to hire more than 260 workers over the next seven years in Middlebury. According to Inside INdiana Business reports, the council also issued preliminary …read more.

Smart LLC, Smart Cabinetry, a green kitchen cabinet manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its operations to New Paris, creating up to 75 new jobs by 2016. The company plans to invest $11.4 million to renovate and equip its current 169,000 square-foot facility in New Paris. As part of the project, Smart will add new …read more.

A Warsaw man died this morning after sustaining injuries in a car accident. Steven Eigsti, 21, of Warsaw was a passenger in a truck pulling a travel trailer headed south on SR 15 just south of New Paris. The truck, driven by Brandon Eigsti, 25, ran off the road just south of CR 50, hitting …read more.

Andy Dixon, 13, Syracuse, recently received an academic achievement award from Ball State University and the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University. Dixon, a student at Canterbury School in Fort Wayne, scored among the top three percent of Hoosier middle school students taking either the ACT or SAT college entrance exam. Dixon is in …read more.