Manchester University is collaborating with Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester to present the 2020 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 4. 

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A North Manchester man will serve two months in jail if he remains conduct clear after stealing a safe containing jewelry. Keagan Marshall Doran, 23, 10462 N. CR 650E, North Manchester, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Doran was originally sentenced in this case on July 19, …read more.

Press Release NORTH MANCHESTER — The rising demand for professionals who can understand health issues affecting communities of people has led to Manchester University’s creation of a new major to help meet that need, according to a news release from the university. In population health, which begins in fall 2020, students will learn how to …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested after battering a woman that required hospital care.

Press Release NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has moved its summer pharmacy camp online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school and college students considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend MU Virtual Pharmacy Week from July 14 to 17. It is free and any student with an interest in the health …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after battering and threatening to kill people. Talbot Neal McKee, 23, 307 S. 1st St., North Manchester, is charged with two counts of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and two counts of intimidation, all level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, a …read more.

Billie G. Blocher, 84, North Manchester, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. He was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Wabash County to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Esther L. Metzger. She passed away Nov. 5, 2017.  Billie was a lifelong farmer. Billie enjoyed gardening, mushroom …read more.

News Release Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new information about Kosciusko County. INDIANAPOLIS  – Noble and Fulton counties and the town of North Manchester were among 13 communities to receive relief funds through the state. On Wednesday, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Wawasee’s Austin Baker and Tippecanoe Valley’s Harry Johnston both made recent commitments to continue their football careers at Manchester University.

Editor’s note: Less than an hour after posting this story, we learned it has been postponed. NORTH MANCHESTER — Maegan Pollonais will perform “Songs of the Islands” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center at Manchester University. Because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the venue will …read more.

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Steven A. Lane, 70, North Manchester, passed away Jan. 31, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. One of 10 children, Steven was born in Wabash to Eugene and Hazel (Miller) Lane on Aug. 11, 1949. After graduating from Akron High School, Steven joined the United States Army, something that Steven was always proud of. He …read more.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — A grain bin accident resulted in the death of a North Manchester man. At about 1:22 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, Wabash County Central Dispatch received a call of a possible grain bin entrapment in Chester Township at 8479 N. SR 13, North Manchester. First responders were on site within minutes, according to …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a woman who then needed treatment at a hospital. Gregory Wayne Watkins Jr., 34, 407 N. Market St. B., North Manchester, is charged with criminal confinement, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, …read more.

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

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

School officials estimated that there were 250 seats set up for the meeting but several people still had to stand in the back. InkFreeNews photos by Maggie Kenworthy. NORTH MANCHESTER — Upward of 250 people turned out for a special meeting Wednesday night, Dec. 18, that was hosted by Manchester Community Schools to discuss the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Tippecanoe Valley picked another set of swim wins Wednesday night, taking down Three Rivers Conference neighbor Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Community Schools will hold a special meeting next week after parents voiced concerns about the district’s apparent enactment of a transgender policy. The meeting, set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, comes after parents learned the school district was accommodating a young boy who identifies as a girl and prefers to …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Those who will be high school juniors or seniors in the fall of 2020 who are considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend Manchester University Pharmacy Camp from Jul. 7-10, 2020. Campers will do hands-on pharmacy activities, attend a mini-lecture series, take part in team-building exercises and visit settings where …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 6:57 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, North SR 13 near East CR 500N, North Manchester. Driver: Kay L. Promkehieo, 73, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Promkehio said she was driving north on SR13 when her vehicle left the roadway sticking a tree. She …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is in the midst of adding, adjusting and redesigning programs, allowing it to better align its offerings with what students and employers say they want. This process includes plans to phase out several majors with low enrollment — public relations, economics, physics, engineering science, modern languages and secondary education mathematics. …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:

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Theater presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” an award-winning play based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This show won the …read more.

Ray J. Eberly, 93, North Manchester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 1, 2019, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of six children, Ray was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, on April 25, 1926, to Levi and Mary (Mishler) Eberly. Ray attended Larwill High School and in …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University’s Peace Studies Institute will host a film screening of “Johnny Got His Gun” on the North Manchester campus. The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in Cordier Auditorium, followed by a panel that will reflect upon the historical significance of the film and answer questions. “Johnny …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University will host an hour-long program at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, titled “When Conflict Comes To Dinner.” The free and public event will take place in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus. The interactive program is meant to explore real-life scenarios of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, West US 30, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis J. Metzger, 36, East SR 114, North Manchester. Metzger was traveling west on US 30 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. Damage …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is moving ahead with plans to launch a Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics. Nutrigenomics studies the relationship between a person’s DNA, nutrition and health. “MU is building on its track record as the first university in the nation to offer a master’s degree in pharmacogenomics,” said Manchester University …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — John Prendergast, international human rights activist and author, will speak at Manchester University at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Cordier Auditorium. He will explain how to enact change in “10 Building Blocks for Making a Difference in the World and in Your Neighborhood.” The keynote address for United Nations Day observances …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 400 block Ulrich Drive, Milford. Officers investigated a report of battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 700 block of East Boydston Drive, North Webster. Officers …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Monster Mash will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.  Open to children and families, the event gives attendees the opportunity to engage in fun activities on the North Manchester campus, said a news release from Manchester University.   It is free and open to all children …read more.

James “Jim” Earl Schumaker Jr., 66, North Manchester, passed away Oct. 10, 2019, at his residence. On July 30, 1953, Jim was born in Wabash, to James E. and Betty (Penrod) Schumaker Sr. Jim was a man who was always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed various activities outside, including playing golf, camping, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Retired Rochester High School government teacher, RHS wrestling and football coach and city councilman, Burns Becht, 88, passed away Oct. 11, 2019, at his home in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Robert C. Orn, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Nappanee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at 3:25 p.m at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1930, to C. Leslie and Carolyn (Masterson) Orn. Robert was a 1948 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Feb. 19, 1966, he married Sandra …read more.

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in her home. Daughter of Charles Robert and Eleanor Alice (Trotter) Boyce, Caroline was born on Oct. 29, 1945, in South Bend. On Dec, 10, 1984, Caroline married Thomas Johnston. Thomas later passed away in December of 2013. Caroline was a homebody that …read more.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has received a grant to build on its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and response at its Fort Wayne and North Manchester campuses. The CARE Initiative was established at Manchester University in 2016 with a $300,000, three-year grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 11800 block North Pine Road, Syracuse. Janie C. Osborn reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Benjamin D. Guy reported theft. Value: $100. 9:32 a.m. …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University celebrated when it dedicated the Harry H. Henney ‘35 and Jeanette Henney Department of Education in early Sept. 2019. The new Henney Department of Education results from an endowment by Dr. Jane Henney and her husband Dr. Robert Graham. Henney is a native of Woodburn and a 1969 Manchester alumna. …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University commemorates the 1787 signing of the Untied States Constitution each September with its Constitution Day lecture. “Lessons from ‘The Federalist’ for Our Times” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open to the public. For its 2019 Constitution …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after allegedly entering a home with a knife and claiming to be with the FBI. David Ryan Oaks, 38, 12600 S. SR 13 No. 42, North Manchester, is charged with residential entry and impersonating a public servant, both level 6 felonies; and public intoxication, a class …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:54 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Scott A. Burish reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Value: $200. 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2600 block East CR 450N, Warsaw. Madison A. Jones reported the theft of items …read more.

Peggy Sue Music, 72, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 4, 2019, at her residence. On Feb, 24, 1947, Peggy was born in Knott County, Kentucky at her home to Thomas R. and Bonnie (Gayheart) Kelly. On April 30, 1977, Peggy married Ray Music. Peggy’s life was her family and her faith in God. She loved …read more.

Wayne A. Stephan, 65, North Manchester, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. One of five children, Wayne was born in Huntington, Indiana on April 5, 1954 to J. Eldon and Jessie L. (Brodrick) Stephan. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. A year later …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, East SR 14, east of South SR 13, North Manchester. Driver: Gabrielle Craft, 17, South CR 500E, Warsaw. Craft was traveling east on SR 14 when her vehicle left the roadway, striking an embankment and entering a field. …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Have you ever wondered how people took care of their teeth in the days before North Manchester became a town? What did people use before they were able to pick up a tube of toothpaste at the local drugstore? As it turns out, it sometimes involved the ashes of ox hooves and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Following a year of study in Strasbourg, France, Manchester University senior Emily Lynn will present a recital of works for soprano, including arias by Mozart, Puccini and Menotti, and German lieder, French chansons and American art songs. The recital is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Wine Recital Hall on the …read more.

Jackie Ray Dingess, 63, North Manchester, died at 4:43 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. On June 6, 1956, Jackie was born in West Virginia to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. Jackie was a man that enjoyed working on old hot rods and other types of cars. He could …read more.

Mary Lou Tyner, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Aug. 3, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 12, 1928, Mary Lou was born in Wabash County, Indiana to Howard and Flossie E. (Gunter) Tyner. She graduated from Chester High School in 1956. She was a founding member of Manchester Bible Church. …read more.

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

NORTH MANCHESTER – Kindra Stetzel fired a three-hitter as Manchester shut out Warsaw in softball action Saturday morning.

Ermah E. Sparks, 68, North Manchester, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Daughter of William A. and Gladys M. (Walker) Strasser, Ermah was born on June 15, 1950, in Wabash. For many years, Ermah worked as a CNA for various nursing homes in Wabash County, …read more.

SIDNEY — Firefighters from Sidney, Silver Lake, South Whitley and North Manchester converged on the property of Robert and H. Elaine Miller, 11037 S. 600E, North Manchester, Saturday evening, after a report of a possible fire, turned out to be a structure fire. According to Sidney Fire Chief Nathan Rhodes the Millers were not at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:10 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 12300 block South CR 400E, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of a fight. 1:51 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 12300 block South CR 400E, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of domestic battery. 1:14 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The subject of the North Manchester Historical Society’s March program will be the USS Indiana (SSN 789): its Christening and Commissioning. The program will be conducted by guest speaker Doug Lehman. Lehman is a retired U.S. Navy captain. He is a Wabash native and has been practicing as a lawyer in Wabash since …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:26 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1500 block West McElroy Drive, Warsaw. Avi Food Systems Inc. and Barry L. Sponseller reported theft from vehicles. Value: $2,500. 3:26 a.m. Monday, March 4, 12600 block South SR 13, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of …read more.

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

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was arrested after battering a female subject. Colt James Hubler, 24, 208 E. 2nd St., North Manchester, was booked for domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony. On …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West Old Road 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Brian K. Latislaw, 44, South 16th Street, Niles, Mich. Latislaw was traveling east on Old Road 30 when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

  NORTH MANCHESTER — A benefit lunch and bake sale is being held for Gage Reed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Main View, 141 N. Main St., North Manchester. The lunch will include beef, noodles, corn or fiesta salads and dessert options.  Gage is a 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, North Fox Farm Road, north of North Sellers Drive, Warsaw. Driver: John E. Mattson, 30, South Mallard Road, Mentone. Mattson was traveling north on Fox Farm Road when his vehicle left the roadway, rolling over several times and …read more.

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

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 8000 block North Harper Road, Leesburg. Officers responded to a report of an animal bite. 5:34 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 1800 block Rosemont Ave., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of strangulation. 3:34 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 12600 …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:38 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, East Defreese Road, east of North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Steve Allen, 49, EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse. Allen was traveling west on Defreese Road when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:13 p.m. Friday, Nov. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, South SR 13, south of East CR 1250S, North Manchester. Driver: Kris N. Vancuren, 48, West Walnut Street, Pierceton. Vancuren was traveling on SR 13 when her vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A North Manchester man was arrested after fleeing from a police officer on an ATV. Joshua Warren Powers, 32, 12446 S. CR 600E, North Manchester, is being charged with resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, a level 6 felony. On Monday, Sept. 24, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was attempting …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:46 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 100 block EMS C19A Lane, Warsaw. Emerson A. Poort reported criminal mischief. 10:41 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 1100 block North Shaleview Court, Warsaw. Andrea K. Widbin reported identity deception. Someone used her information to buy an Apple watch. …read more.

Katherine E. Paxton, 101, passed at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Sept. 4, 1917, in Warsaw to William and Ruth K. (Hessler) Snyder. She married on June 14, 1941, in Warsaw to James R. “Jim” Paxton. He preceded on March 19, 2014. They resided in …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Global health is a growing field that addresses the challenges of an increasingly interdependent world. Manchester University is building on its strong reputation as a health science educator by adding a global health major that focuses on health issues in our nation and around the world, spanning not only national boundaries but …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A North Manchester man was arrested after stalking a female and violating a protective order. Caleb Tyler Thomas, 24, 1606 Hillcrest Drive, North Manchester, is being charged with stalking, a level 5 felony; three counts of invasion of privacy; and invasion of privacy sentence enhancement, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 31, a …read more.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester topped Wawasee 183-198, but both head coaches saw good things out of their groups at Sycamore Golf Club Monday.

NORTH MANCHESTER – The Indiana Shock travel softball program is looking for players to complete 10U-18U rosters for the upcoming season.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester man was arrested after police talked to a woman who said the man tried to intimidate her into having sex with him. Lloyd Gene Ousley, 79, 12600 S. SR 13, Lot 47, North Manchester, is charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:24 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2300 block East CR 100N, Warsaw. Frank Scalet reported a vehicle that hit a mailbox and fled the area. 8 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 11300 block North Nash Drive, Syracuse. Brendan D. Miller reported the theft of an …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:07 p.m. Thursday, June 28, South SR 15, near West CR 550S, Warsaw. Driver: Jacob R. Peattie, 29, West Section Street, Claypool. Peattie was traveling south on South SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 9:52 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

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

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

KOSCIUSKO — A North Manchester man was arrested for domestic battery after injuring and threatening a female. Brian D. Eakright, 33, 12 W. Skyline Drive, North Manchester, is being charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 28, Eakright and a …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

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

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester High School issued its winter sports awards Tuesday night, and also released information on this summer’s sports camps.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Indiana State Police, at the request of the North Manchester Police Department, is investigating a police-involved shooting in which a North Manchester man died. The ongoing investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Michelle Jumper and Indiana State Police Detective Wendell Beachy revealed that at approximately 5:58 p.m. on March 6, North …read more.

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

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Indiana State Police, at the request of the North Manchester Police Department, is investigating a police involved shooting in which a North Manchester man died. The preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Michelle Jumper and Indiana State Police Detective Wendell Beachy revealed that yesterday, at approximately 5:58 p.m., officers from …read more.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — Timbercrest Senior Living Community is honored to be celebrating 50 years in North Manchester. Timbercrest would like to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for the confidence that has been entrusted to us in the care of each and every resident who has called Timbercrest home. The Churches of the Brethren in Indiana …read more.

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

Ledford Benton, 82, North Manchester, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born October 18,1935, in Caney, Ky. to Willard & Netta Jane (Kash) Benton. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School, Dayton, Ohio. He then graduated from Manchester College in 1958 receiving a Bachelor’s in education. He received …read more.

Myron Lee Miller, 80, North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. Dec. 23, 2017, at his residence. He was born Sept. 19, 1937 to Glen A. and Ruth A (Deaton) Miller in Wabash County. Myron Miller was employed with Oppenheim’s Department Store for 40 years from 1957-1997 and with The Hardware Store from 1997-2017. On June 28, …read more.

Rosemary J. Ege-Flenner, 83, North Manchester, passed at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre of Wabash. She was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Muncie, to Gerald B. and Betty Louise (Clanin) Boggess. She was married at the Gilead United Methodist Church to Kenneth W. Ege on Sept. 21, 1952, and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Tippecanoe Valley used at least a half dozen wins on both sides of the event sheet Wednesday to dispatch Manchester in boys and girls swim duals.

WARSAW – The Edgewood Middle School boys basketball teams picked up a pair of wins Tuesday night.