NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Department of Music presents An Opera Dinner Theater featuring Green Eggs and Ham by Kapilow and Don Giovanni by Mozart. Show times and dates are, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19-21, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Tickets are $12 for students and $18 for adults. Purchase tickets here or …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting its Chamber Works Gala in March, the first full chamber works concert presented by the MSO in nearly a decade. The concert is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Admission is $10 at the door. It is free for …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Jada Monica Drew will offer ways to connect people for social justice at Manchester University. Drew will present “Cultural TAC: Tolerance, Acceptance, Celebration,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Stauffer-Wolf Arena of the Physical Education and Recreation Center on the North Manchester campus. The event is free and open to the …read more.

Phillip M. Hardy, 42, Linden, died at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in I.U. Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born August 16, 1973, in Wabash, to Thomas E. and Shelley L. Hardy. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1991. On Dec. 28, 2001, he married Nicole L. Allen. He had been a driver …read more.

[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] KOSCUISKO COUNTY — Chicken is on the menu at Indiana’s leading farm-to-table restaurants during this legislative session as they feature farm-raised poultry processed under a USDA “grant of exemption” in opposition to a House bill that would prohibit them from serving it. “It is hard to find high quality chicken in Indiana” said …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University will offer a new certificate in interfaith literacy at its North Manchester campus beginning in 2016-2017. Designed to address the challenges and dynamics of a changing and increasingly diverse world, the certificate will help fulfill Manchester’s mission of graduating people “who draw upon their education and faith” and the University’s …read more.

Donald E. Egner, 80, lifetime resident of rural North Manchester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grace Village of Winona Lake. Don was a tiny miracle born to Joe and Katherine (Barnes) Egner on Jan. 18, 1936. He was delivered at home in Stringtown, by Mildred Brubaker. He weighed under two pounds …read more.

Sharon Ann Clark, 80, North Manchester, died at 2:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Wabash County, to Ralph and Carrie (Boocher) Creager. Sharon was a 1954 graduate of Laketon High School. She married Jerry Clark in North Manchester, on Nov. …read more.

Donald E. Egner, 80, North Manchester, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Grace Village, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Mary Ruth (Hayden) Orpurt, 93, gently passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 in the loving arms of her husband and with her children by her side. She was born on July 13, 1922 to Francis Gross Hayden and Julia Agnes (nee McDonough) Hayden. As a child growing up in South Lee, Mass., Mary enjoyed …read more.

Gordon L. Ireland, 62, North Manchester, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born Jan. 30, 1953, in Wabash, to Marion Ireland Jr. and Ester (Shewman) Ireland. Gordon graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. He was a United States Army Veteran. After the Army, Gordon was employed at …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University President Dave McFadden announced today that the $1.5 million goal has been reached to establish the Gladdys Muir Endowed Professorship in Peace Studies. Gladdys Muir launched the nation’s first undergraduate peace studies program at Manchester in 1948. Her groundbreaking program, which examined issues …read more.

Virginia M. Stockton, 87, North Manchester, died at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 14, 1928, in Logansport, to Howard & Alice (Moss) Johnson. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1946. She then attended Manchester College for two years. She married Roger L. Ingold …read more.

Phillip G. Campbell, 65, North Manchester, died at 4:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. He was born Oct. 30, 1950, in Chicago, Ill. to Glen A. and Betty (Brooks) Campbell. He graduated from Woodstock High School in India. He graduated from Ivy Tech, Fort Wayne, where he received an Associate …read more.

Onita D. Johnson, 88, North Manchester, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born in North Manchester on Aug. 9, 1927, to Clure and Linnie (Hallgarth) Jerew, both deceased. She graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1945, and from Manchester College in 1949. She …read more.

Kingston Lee Wise, infant, died at 11:01 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington. He was born in Huntington on Dec. 27, 2015, to Michael Wise, North Manchester, and Priscilla Poe, North Manchester. Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents: Cecil and Mary Poe, North Manchester; paternal grandparents: David and Lois Wise, North …read more.

Jeretta L. Bragg Taylor, 61, North Manchester, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Sept. 1, 1954, in Logan County, W.Va. to Herbert Hoover and Joyette (Chafin) Bragg. She was a homemaker and attended Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. She enjoyed going to The Inn …read more.

Billy G. Shumaker, 84, North Manchester, died at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born in Laketon on Sept. 12, 1931, to John W. and Lola (Warner) Smith, both deceased. He married Jacqueline L. ‘Jackie’ Collins on Sept. 11, 1955. She died March 25, 2013. Billy worked at Warner …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Mitchel Collins, 73, Claypool, died 4:50 p.m. Dec. 31, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Collins was born Nov. 22, 1942, to Sam and Cloria (Conley) Collins. Mitchel graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. He then joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. After the Army he worked for …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — I. Arline Kizer, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born April 14, 1918, Wabash County, to Garl H. and Lucy (Peters) Row. Arline was a 1936 graduate of Linlawn High School and a graduate of the State …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Richard P. Turner, 84, of North Manchester, died at 2:17 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 10, 1931 in Marion to Charles and Elsie (Haltom) Turner. Turner was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a tool and die maker at Fisher Body …read more.

Lewis A. Gale, 84, North Manchester, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Whitley County, to Clay and Eva (Betzner) Gale, both deceased. He married LaDonna Steele on Oct. 28, 1954. He worked for Whitley County Highway Dept. for 27 years, …read more.

Captain John F. Hoffman, retired, 85, North Manchester, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Wiconisco, Pa., to James W. and Emily Francis (McNeal) Hoffman, on Jan. 20, 1930. He married Ella Louise (Evans) on June 27, 1958. She survives. John was a retired …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Since 1989, Manchester Main Street has been committed to revitalizing and enhancing the rich cultural, natural and architectural resources that make North Manchester a unique and wonderful place to live. Due to the active participation and financial generosity of this great community, Manchester Main Street accomplished quite a bit over the past …read more.

Charles J. Music, 78, North Manchester died at 12:51 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 20, 1937, in Little Paint, Ky., to George and Hattie (England) Music. On Dec. 28, 2002, he married Lula Owens; she survives. He owned and operated Music Service and Repair, North Manchester, until his …read more.

Jesse Fingerle, 92, North Manchester, died at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 31, 1923 in North Manchester, to Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle. Jesse served in the US Army during WWII. He was a production manager at Delta Rubber Company. On April 15, …read more.

Rebecca E. Goble, 84, of Burket, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. She was born March 16, 1931 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Jack and Emma (Ellis) Osborne. Survivors are daughters: Mary (Wally) Chafin, Macon, Ga.; Shirley (Robert) Tobias, North Webster; sons: James (Ida) Goble, Burket; Kenneth (Shirley) …read more.

JoAnn Martin, 96, North Manchester, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Indianapolis, to Russell and Leah (Throckmorton) Martin. JoAnn was a 1937 graduate of Tipton High School in Tipton, where she was raised. She received her B.A. degree from …read more.

Christopher Wayne Garber, 60, North Manchester, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 3, 1955, in Elkhart, to James K. and Helen Anne (Winger) Garber. Chris was a 1973 graduate of Manchester High School, and received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology …read more.

Joseph M. Barrett, 88, of Timbercrest Home, North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1927, in Harrodsburg, to Hollice and Jeanette (Goen) Barrett. On June 20, 1948, he married Betty Morehead, who preceded him in 2008. In 2009, he …read more.

Jesse Fingerle, 92, North Manchester, died at 4:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester. He was born in North Manchester on Oct. 31, 1923, to Henry and Ethel Mable (Patrick) Fingerle, both deceased. He married Bonieta June Oswalt on April 15, 1950. She died Feb. 9, 2007. He was …read more.

Jane Plunkett Cassell, North Manchester, died on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015. Jane was born July 15, 1919, on a farm near Ludlow Falls, Ohio, about 25 miles north of Dayton to parents Joseph and Bessie Plunkett. She was predeceased by brothers: Roy J. Plunkett; and Richard Plunkett; and sisters: Ruth Bryson; and Marie Deeter. Jane …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director, Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street extends a heartfelt thank you to all the tremendous community support that helped make Saturday’s 4th annual Manchester Main Street “Light Up The Town” Holiday Gala a huge success. Over 150 guests attended the Dec. 5 sold out progressive dinner event …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — In order to reduce concussions and help young athletes know what to do about its symptoms, Manchester University has joined the Concussion Legacy Foundation to offer free Team Up sessions at area schools, parent organizations, recreation leagues and others to provide this education.

Cecil Dean Jenkins, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe where he had been a resident since Jan. 2013. He was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Whitley County, a son of Harry F. and Jessie (Stoner) Jenkins. His formative years were spent in the rural …read more.

Gary L. Corbran, 45, North Manchester, died at 12:58 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in his residence. He was born on Feb. 17, 1970, to Ernest C. Corbran and Donna (Courtney) Steele, in Los Angeles, Calif. Gary married Christi J. Hudson, on Sept. 8, 2001. He was a semi driver for Rochester City Dray retiring …read more.

Robert D. Stewart, 88, North Manchester, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, to Russell and Lucille V. (Hill) Stewart, both deceased, in Wabash County. He married Margaret F. Bowman on Nov. 2, 1956. She died on May 29, 1998. He was …read more.

Jeff D. Gable, 51, North Manchester, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Kosciusko County. He was born on Feb. 6, 1964, to DeWayne and Shirley (McGrath) Gable, both deceased, in Columbia City. He married Teresa Reed on March 2, 1991, and she survives. He was a farmer with Gable Farms. He loved …read more.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash south of Warsaw that has claimed the life of a North Manchester last night, Saturday, Nov. 28.

Otto L. Basore, 79, of North Manchester, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Basore was born in Sacramento, Calif., July 6, 1936. He married Barbara Blocher Dec. 9, 1961, who survives. He was self-employed in landscape maintenance for many years, and attended Old German Baptist Brethren Church in North …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A toddler, seat belted in the front passenger seat, suffered severe facial and head lacerations following a two-vehicle accident at 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. The accident was on SR 114 at the intersection of Ogden Road.

Earl V.”Butch” Amburgey, 60, North Manchester, died at 11:58 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 27, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to John C. and Mary R. (Tidwell) Amburgey. He married Linda D. Hanger on July 22, 1995. Earl was a truck driver for Sharkey Transportation for the …read more.

WARSAW — A suspicious fire at Melody Acres Trailer Park, South SR 13, North Manchester, on June 4, has lead to the arrest of Shelby L. Learned, 24, 2600 S. SR 13, North Manchester.

Wayne A. Beck, 61, North Manchester, died at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Wabash, to Marvin and Dorothy Mae (Yost) Beck. Wayne graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He was a hoist operator at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, for 25 …read more.

Dennis B. Dolby, 70, North Manchester, died at 11:32 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Huntington County, to Eugene and Reba (Beals) Dolby. Dennie was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School, in Huntington County. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University today announces that it is offering the nation’s first dedicated master’s degree in pharmacogenomics. The intensive one-year program is designed to propel graduates into well-paying jobs in the emerging field of pharmacogenomic, a key component of personalized medicine. PGx relates an individual’s genes to their response to medications. PGx empowers …read more.

By DIANA VAN LEUVEN Van Leuven Communications NORTH MANCHESTER — Allen Feeds is announcing its 2015 Purina Check-R-Board Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop by Allen Feeds, 607 W. Main St., North Manchester, Friday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 4, for special savings on select items throughout the store. Receive a free Weaver show stick when purchasing 40 bags …read more.

Doris J. Kling, 81, Liberty Mills, died at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Wabash, to Albert and Geraldine (Sparks) Haynes. She married Frederick J. Kling Sr., on Jan. 23, 1954. He died Oct. 31, 1980. She was a graduate of Laketon High School, …read more.

Bill D. Runkel, 86, North Manchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Aug. 8, 1929, to Roy E. and Flossie A. (Rose) Runkel. He married Jeanne Werking on Aug. 9, 1947. She survives. He was a lifelong farmer and drove school bus for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:23 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, South Country Club Road, west of East CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Marc W. Redding, 42, East Pink Magnolia Drive, Winona Lake. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 8:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, East SR 14, west of South …read more.

O. Joan Rule, 90, North Manchester, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at The Heritage of Fort Wayne. She was born in Larwill on Nov. 19, 1924, to Herman Ray and Grace (Metzger) Fultz, both deceased. She was a homemaker and worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, for sixteen years. She retired in …read more.

Tommy W. ‘Tom’ McClure, 71, North Manchester, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1944, in North Manchester, to Howard and Ruth (Grossnickle) McClure, both deceased. Tom was a driver of W and W Concrete for 27 years, and retired in 2010. He was married to …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University welcomes author, policy analyst and activist Phyllis Bennis as she presents “Understanding ISIS and Alternative to War” Thursday, Nov. 19. This free presentation will be offered at 3:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester campus. It is open to the public. …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that a member of her staff will hold office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, 709 Main St., Rochester, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.  Constituents can stop by or call (574) 223-4373 …read more.

Rowena Greer, 90, North Manchester, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at her residence. She was born in Ijamsville, to Raymond and Bertha (Anderson) Clark, and was a secretary at Peabody Seating Company, North Manchester, for several years. She married Donald E. Greer on Sept. 19, 1942. He died Dec. 22, 2002. Attended Laketon …read more.

Charles R. Engle, 73, North Manchester, and formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, died at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Kosciusko County on Aug. 15, 1942, to Amos and Minnie (McCloughan) Engle, both deceased. He married Cozzette Baker on Aug. 6, 1972. She died April …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University will host alumnus Dr. Doug Storts as he discusses, “Human Forensic DNA Analysis” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Storts will further discuss this topic at noon Friday, Nov. 13, in the auditorium at the …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Emma Nellans will present, “Autism Awareness: My Work with One Extraordinary Child,” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. The event is free and is open to the public. The Argos native became passionate about …read more.

Burtle Wireman, 99, Marshall, Mich., formerly of North Manchester, died at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Marshall Nursing & Rehabilitation Community, Marshall, Mich. He was born April 20, 1916, in Waldo, Ky., to Silas and Cora (Wireman) Montgomery. She married Kesier Wireman on Oct. 19, 1939. He died Jan. 13, 1971. She was …read more.

Rowan Keim Daggett, Ph.D., Manchester University English Professor Emerita, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. She was 84. Rowan graduated from McPherson College in 1952 and earned her master’s degree from Ball State in 1964. In 1978, she earned her Ph.D. in English language from Indiana University. She joined Manchester’s faculty in 1968 and taught for …read more.

Dr. William “Bill” L. Scott, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Thomas M. and Sarah (Fair) Scott, both deceased. He married Susie Hammonds Hudson on Oct. 11, 1991, and she survives. He was an administrator and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Author and social justice educator Robin DiAngelo, Ph.D., challenges the meaning of being white in a society that claims that race has no meaning. She will speak at Manchester University and explore how racism is hard for whites to see even though our nation’s culture is divided by it. One of her …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Jim Hollis is one of the most highly regarded Jungian analysts in the nation. The 1962 Manchester graduate dedicates himself to improving lives through private practice and through the Jung Society.

Eugene H. “Gene” Fox, 56, of rural North Manchester, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 3, 1959, in Fort Wayne, the son of Wilbur D. and Vita “Vi” (Chenoweth) Miller. Gene was a 1977 graduate of Northfield High School. He worked …read more.

Harlan A. Dietzel, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Huron County, Mich. on a farm near Bay Port on Dec. 29, 1923. Harlan is survived by his wife: Mildred A. Dietzel; children: Stanley J. (Sarah); and Dennis L. (Marianne); grandchildren: Naomi (Chris; Isaac (Mitra); Kevin …read more.

Thelma Jackson, 85, North Manchester, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 11, 1930, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Frank Shepherd and Ella Mae Wireman, both deceased. She married Junior S. Jackson on July 8, 1950. He died January 19, 2015. She was a homemaker and retired from …read more.

WARSAW — Rogelio Navarro was sworn in as a new officer of the Warsaw Police Department at the start of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday, Oct. 16. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oath of office with Navarro’s family by his side. Navarro served one year with Nappanee Police Department …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1203 SR 114E, North Manchester, announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new, 7,000 square-foot Parrish Hall addition at 10 a.m. Sunday, October 18, immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass. Pastor Andrew Curry welcomes the North Manchester community to attend the momentous event. “This is a big deal because we …read more.

Bruce Christopher Sanson, 59, Auburn, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his home in Auburn. He was born March 19, 1956, in Wabash, to Russell and Wilodene (Kemery) Sanson. Bruce was a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School. He was a truck driver for US Express in Springfield, Ohio for 24 years. …read more.

Phyllis Joyce (Heeter) Hunn, 83, North Manchester, died Oct. 8, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 28, 1932, in South Bend, to George U. and Martha M. Heeter. She was the second of two children. Her older brother Harold E. Heeter preceded her in death. Phyllis gradated from Elkhart High School in 1950 …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is excited to welcome the Harlem Wizards for a night of laughter and basketball on Saturday, Oct. 24. The community is invited for the free game that will be full of “oohs,” “ahhs” and hilarious humor, as the Harlem Wizards take the court at the Physical Education and Recreation Center …read more.

Marjorie Eileen DeFord, 92, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 2:25 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 19, 1923, in Huntington, to Zenno and Amelia (Diefenbaugh) Malott. Marjorie was a 1942 graduate of Wabash High School. She retired from Honeywell/Markhon in Wabash. She …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester teen is facing possible felony charges and a $20,000 bond after the alleged theft of a safe containing family jewels from his father’s home. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor, Keagan Marshall Doran, 18, 708 Thorn St., North Manchester, was arrested on …read more.

Janet L. Walters, 54, Sebring, Fla., formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice Home, Sebring, Fla. She was born to Harold Ray and Deloris (Greer) Walters on April 17, 1961 in Wabash County, Indiana.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director, Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street will host its fourth annual Light Up The Town Holiday Gala from 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. This progressive dinner event will feature specialty treats from North Manchester’s finest restaurants, bars and entertainers. Two historic venues will be transformed into holiday …read more.

Cleo Price, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in her Kington residence, Fort Wayne.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Whitko and Tippecanoe Valley competed at Saturday’s Three Rivers Conference Cross Country Championships.

Doris I. Westafer, 94, North Manchester, died at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Huntington County, to Irvin and Ethel (French) Walters. She graduated from Bippus High School, Bippus, in 1939. On April 4, 1943, she married Clem E. Westafer. He died Nov. …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Groundbreaking researcher Frederick Balagaddé will bring his enticing story to Manchester University at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Cordier Auditorium. “Africa suffers the overwhelming brunt of global disease.” says Balagaddé, who graduated from Manchester in 2001 with degrees in physics and computer science. …read more.

Rev. Gordon W. Bucher, 89, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Gordon was born at Astoria, Ill. on June 20, 1926, to Harry and Ethel (David) Bucher. He married Darlene Fair at Franklin Grove, Ill. on June 22, 1947. She survives, as well as three sons: …read more.

James Russell Fullhart, 52, North Manchester, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 28, 1963 to Stanley and Mary (Beal) Fullhart in Huntington, IN. He was graduated from Huntington High School in 1981 and he attended Manchester College. He was in the United …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — Bob Wieland was a medic in Vietnam June 14, 1969, coming to the aid of a fallen soldier, when a booby trap with an 82mm mortar shell blew off his legs. He was pronounced dead and placed in a body bag. But he wasn’t finished living — …read more.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Florence was born June 9, 1923, to Elihu and Zella (Curtis) Shotts, both deceased, in Pettit, and was a homemaker. She married Fred Nutter, who died in Dec. 1955, and then married Marvin Ora Armey on Dec. 1, …read more.

Florence B. Armey, 92, North Manchester, died at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Eleanor Weyand, 80, Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Kenneth B. Carter, 84, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Mullen, Nebr. to Charles Carter and Julia (McDuffee) Carter on Dec. 26, 1930. Carter was a retired automotive technician and instructor, and was a member of Calvary baptist Church, Wabash. He …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Abel Delira, 63, 12600 S. SR 13, lot #5, North Manchester, has been reported as a missing person through the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department yesterday afternoon. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, deputies were advised that Delira has reportedly been missing since last Thursday, Sept. 10, however this was not originally reported …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — A nationally renowned expert on the U.S. healthcare system will speak at Manchester University. Karen Davis is director of the Roger C. Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care at Johns Hopkins University. The center, which is part of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, explores …read more.

James Ray Baker, 83, North Manchester, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in Warsaw on Aug. 11, 1932, to Harry Raymond and Ruby Mildred (Schue) Baker. He was a farmer and retired from Fisher Body, Marion, in 1988, after 26 years. He then retired from …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street is extremely grateful for all the wonderful community support that helped make last weekend’s 3rd Annual Eel River Arts Festival a huge success.

James Lee Garman, 74, North Manchester, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at home, surrounded by his wife and four daughters. He was born on Oct. 7, 1941, in Warsaw, to Wayne R. and Mary (Piper) Garman, both deceased. He was an architectural draftsman at Gerald Guy and Associates in Marion for 37 years. …read more.

Erma Geri Vetor, 96, Wabash, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. She was born in Claypool on Nov. 8, 1919, to Floyd and Edith (Karns) Drudge, both deceased. Erma was a homemaker. She married Jackson W. Vetor on March 26, 1938. He died on Jan. 9, 1995. …read more.

Ted M. Hill, 81, North Manchester, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born in North Manchester on March 17, 1934, to Forrest W. and Mildred M. (Baker) Hill, both deceased. He married M. Faith Cripe on Aug. 4, 1956. She died April 1, 2013. Ted …read more.

Glorea A. Bell, 82, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Glorea was born on March 16, 1932, to Warren and Eloise (Peabody) Grossnickle, both deceased. She was a secretary at Bell Accounting in North Manchester from 1963-2005, and married Weldon F. Bell on Jan. 22, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street’s 3rd Annual Eel River Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Phyllis M. Ream Corricelli, 91, North Manchester, died at 5:12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in North Manchester to Kenny Ream and Estella (Williams) both deceased. She attended grade school at Martha Winesburg and graduated Central High School in 1942. During WWII …read more.

Phyllis Corricelli, 91, North Manchester, died at 5:12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester.

Mary Jane Brooks, 87, Glendale, Ariz., died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 in The Gardens of Sun City, Sun City, Ariz. She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Albion to Charles O. & Gladys E. (Frasier) Bowman.  On August 29, 1947 she married R. Ned Brooks. He died December 8, 2013. She was a homemaker and …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street’s Eel River Arts Festival is just around the corner. There will be amazing local artists displaying their work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Eel River Gardens, downtown North Manchester. The festival will include an art fair featuring …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Lizeth Silvestre reported a burglary resulting in the theft of medication. 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7400 block East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Donna L. Burkett reported her mailbox damaged. 12:09 …read more.