Duane E. Piper, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:21 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in South Whitley on Oct. 21, 1930, to Walter Ray and Ethel M. (Bentz) Piper, and served in the US Army from 1948-1968. After retirement from his military career, he was employed in …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — The big move-in day for new Manchester University undergraduate students was Saturday, Aug. 22, at the North Manchester campus. Classes start Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the Pharmacy Program, Fort Wayne, having started Monday, Aug. 10. Some highlights for this year are as follows. Adding more …read more.

By Renata Robinson Executive Director Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER —  Manchester Main Street’s third annual Eel River Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Eel River Gardens, downtown North Manchester. This event is free to the public and will feature live music, highlight area artists’ and artisans’ …read more.

Leon E. Metzger, 82, North Manchester, died at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born May 30, 1933, to Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger, in Wabash County. He was a North Manchester area farmer for several years. He married Agatha M. Coning on Jan. 5, 1964. She …read more.

Betty A. Parson, 99, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, former longtime rural Roann resident, died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1915, in Miami County, to Noah B. and Edith Laura (Long) Kotterman. Betty was a 1933 graduate of Chili High School, received her Bachelor degree …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has named three academic deans. The school says the new positions are part of organizational changes creating a four-college structure on the Wabash County campus. Leonard Wilson is dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences. The Fort Wayne resident has taught at Manchester since …read more.

Frank Sherman Nixon, 97, of North Manchester, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug.  16, 2015, at Peabody Health Care Center in North Manchester. He was born Jan.  5, 1918, in North Manchester, to Harry R. and Nora (Thompson) Nixon. Frank was a graduate of Central High School, in North Manchester. He was an Army Air …read more.

Homer G. Hoover, 91, North Manchester, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Wabash County, to Lawrence and Mary (Frantz) Hoover. He was a service manager for the International Harvester dealership in North Manchester for 20 years. He was then a …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The dog days of summer are finally here and North Manchester’s downtown storefronts have been spruced up with a new batch of colorful student artwork.

Dorothy Mae Turley, 77, North Manchester, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at her residence. She was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Terre Haute, to Raymond amd Goldie (Brust) Myers. On March 2, 1956, she married Clarence Turley. She was a member of Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, and worked in assembly at …read more.

Dora F. Gaston, 87, North Manchester, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Aug. 11, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born June 11, 1928, in Wabash County, to John Deckena, deceased, and Anna (Kampen), also deceased. She graduated from Chester High School in 1946.  She was married to Arthur A. Gaston Feb. 22, 1948. …read more.

Patricia L. “Pat” Eaton, age 65, of Wakarusa, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She had been in ill health since April.  Patricia was born Feb. 27, 1950, in North Manchester to Arlo and Mary Helen (Brookins) Spangle. Patricia was a graduate of Manchester College and received her Master’s …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive director, Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street is hosting the third annual Eel River Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Eel River Gardens, located at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street, downtown North Manchester. The art fair will feature …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Peabody Retirement Community will host a once-in-a-lifetime live auction of more than 300 lots of fine antiques—from classic copper weathervanes, to original Hummel figurines dating back to the 1930s, to impressive pieces of classic furniture and crystal—to support endowments at the community.

Gordon Dale Morris, 80, of Huntington, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 30, 1934, in Huntington, to Charles and Mary (Murphy) Morris. Gordon married Patricia Ann Long in North Manchester on Jan. 21, 1956; she died April 1, 2003. He was a …read more.

Conrad Snavely, 97, North Manchester, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Conrad was born on May 19, 1918, in Seneca, Ohio, to Glenn and Lucile (Byerly) Snavely, both deceased. He was the pastor for the Church of the Brethren in Manassas, Va., for six years; Salamonie, for …read more.

Patricia M. Campbell, 91, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Her arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.  

Helen J. Metzger, 81, of North Manchester, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1934, in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County, to Emery G. and Grace M. (Moe) Pyle. She married Gene C. Metzger on March 20, 1954. He died Dec. 9, 2010. She graduated from Sidney …read more.

Robert J. Nelson Jr, 97, North Manchester, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sept. 14, 1917, to Robert J. and Myra L. (Ackerman) Nelson. Both are now deceased. From 1951-1957 he was pastor at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, Lancaster, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Sycamore Golf Course outside North Manchester hosted the latest Junior Golf Tour round. Winners in the 14-17 age group were first place Dillon Drake, second place Lucas Rhodes and third place Micah Cokl. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the last two Jr. Golf Tours on Thursday, July 16, at …read more.

Herbert E. Moyer, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Herbert was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Peru, to J. Lee and Bertha (Easterday) Moyer, both deceased. He worked for Heckman Bindery in North Manchester, for 10 years in sales. He retired in 1993 after …read more.

Herbert E. Moyer, 84, North Manchester, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Bob Samuel Rager, 89, of North Manchester, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Jan. 11, 1926, on the family farm, near Disko, to Harry and Ethel Lee (White) Rager. Bob was a 1944 Laketon High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran, serving …read more.

Krista Marie McGuire, 43, of North Manchester, died July 5, 2015, in Wabash. She was born Nov. 27, 1971, in Wabash, to Bruce Sr. and Ruth (Marcum) McGuire. Krista attended Ivy Tech in Wabash. She enjoyed reading, music, animals, the outdoors, demolition derbies and her family. She never knew a stranger and had a big heart. …read more.

Bryon T. Utter, 67, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2015, in Pierceton. He was born on April 20, 1948, in Wabash to Ernest and Betty (Woodward) Utter. On Oct. 2, 1970, he married Linda K. Bucher. She survives. Utter was a VietNam vet having served with the U.S. Army. He served …read more.

Becky Sue Ayres Long, Dr. Paul Grossnickle, Dr. Benjamin Wright, Leo Judy and Dr. David McFadden were presented 2015 distinguished alumni awards at the Manchester High School Alumni reunion Saturday, June 27. Nancy Alspaugh, Manchester High School principal, presented the awards. All recipients are nominated by alumni, must be an alumnus of Manchester, Chester, Central …read more.

PENDING- Bryon T. Utter, 67, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Pierceton. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Verl E. Hoagland, 93, North Manchester, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester. Verl was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Wabash County, to Roy and Marie (Baker) Hoagland, both deceased. On Jan. 11, 1942, he married Virginia Fretz, and she survives. He retired as a machinist from …read more.

Dear Editor, “Do you think the Supreme Court changed God’s mind?” That was the question my wife posed upon hearing, once again, of judicial overreach and legislation from the bench. Already judicial activists had overturned the will of “we the people” in over 30 states that had voted by popular majority to define marriage as …read more.

Lester (Les) Williams passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, June 22, 2015, at his home in Georgetown (Sun City), Texas surrounded by his family. He was born in Wabash County, on Jan. 29, 1933. He graduated from Chester High School in North Manchester. Later he attended Evansville College and IU Technical School. …read more.

Shirley Holmes, 76, North Manchester, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Deb. 3, 1938, to James Woodrow and Marguerite Elizabeth (Beach) Lyons, both deceased. Shirley was a press operator at General Tire, Wabash, for ten years, and then was a scheduler in the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:24 p.m. Friday, June 26, North CR 650E, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Roger E. Middleton, 83, Dot Street, Warsaw. Police arrived at the scene to see Middleton’s vehicle on its top in the southbound lane of CR 650E and a …read more.

Louis Philip Sandoz, husband, father, and dear friend passed away on Jan. 13, 2015. He was born on Oct. 13, 1932, in South Bend, to Dr. and Mrs. Louis Sandoz. Phil graduated from Culver Military Academy and Ohio Wesleyan University and completed pilot training in the USAF. Phil flew for SAC based in Kansas and …read more.

Lucile M. Blocher, 87, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Minot, N. D. to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray, both deceased. On June 4, 1944, she married Ray M. Blocher. He died on Jan. 11, 2010. She is survived by her …read more.

H. Dale Sherwood, 59, North Manchester, passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born March 9, 1956, in Salem, Ohio, to William and Josephine Phyllis (Trexler) Sherwood. He married Pamela Eileen Utter. She survives. Dale was a farmer and worked for Guardian-Carlex Glass of Ligonier. He …read more.

H. Dale Sherwood, 59, North Manchester, passed at 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Rev. Noel Reed, Jr. passed away at 7:36 a.m. June 16, 2015, in his residence. He and his spouse, Maurine, retired in 2002, making their home in North Manchester. He was born in Roanoke, Feb. 20, 1934, to Noel, Sr., and Lilly Mendenhall Reed. His siblings include Nola “Dolly” Osmon, Fort Wayne; Lawrence “Corky” (Bonnie) …read more.

Ted J. Lambert, 79, North Manchester, passed away at 1:38 p.m. June 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was born Sept. 4, 1935, in North Manchester to William B. Lambert, deceased; and Hazel (Glaze), deceased. On April 6, 1957, he was married to M. Louise Monce. She preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2001. On June …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a flood warning for areas around rivers until 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 19. A general flood warning for the county is in effect until 1:45 p.m. today, June 16. Among the rivers in the warning is Eel River at North Manchester; Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting …read more.

Dr. Ralph I. Hartsough, 91, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Timbercrest Retirement Center, North Manchester. Dr. Hartsough was born on Dec. 19, 1923, in North Liberty, to the late Ivon and Edna (Rowe). He was also preceded in death by his wife …read more.

William Federer, nationally known historian, speaker and author of “The American Minute” and 20 other books will be making a speaking tour of northern Indiana soon. He will be speaking on Christianity in the US  and how a nation founded on religious tolerance no longer tolerates its founders religion. Federer will speak at the following …read more.

Agnes Mae Little, 96, North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1918, to the late Wayne and Roxy (Davis) Little, in North Manchester. She was a secretary at Wetzel Insurance Agency for several years before moving to Sarasota, Fla., in 1970. She was then …read more.

Robert Dale Gidley, 73, of North Manchester, died at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, 2015, as the result of an auto accident. He was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Wabash, to Robert Gidley and Doris (Dale) Paul. He married Genny Alice Price; she also died June 5, 2015. Bob was a 1959 graduate of Manchester …read more.

Genny Alice Gidley, 67, of North Manchester, died at 10:30 am, Friday, June 5, 2015, as the result of an auto accident. She was born Sept. 24, 1947 in Logan, W.V. to Clebert Price and Helen (Bonick) Durr. Genny married Robert Dale Gidley; he also died June 5, 2015. She currently worked at Custom Magnetics …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Build creativity and innovation at Manchester University’s LEGO Camp this summer. The North Manchester campus will host sessions June 22-26. The morning sessions are 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for students in grades one to three, and the afternoon sessions are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students …read more.

Derek Lee Corbran, 22, 518 N. Franklin St., Mentone, appeared for his initial hearing in Wabash County Circuit Court at 11 a.m. this morning. He has been charged with two counts of child molesting, one a class A felony, the other a class C felony. Between March 16, 2014 and June 30, 2014, Corbran allegedly …read more.

Richard E. Overholser, 71, of North Manchester, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Kokomo. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Huntington County, to Walter E. and Nettie Jane (Howes) Overholser, both deceased. He married L. Anne McClain on Nov. 19, 1967, and she survives. Richard was employed …read more.

Dorothy H. Mason, 91, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, and her husband, James H. Mason, 93, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Both passed away at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, where they were residents. Dorothy was born April 4, 1924, in Ping Ting, China to Harlan and Frances (Sheller) Smith. James was born Feb. …read more.

Francis Glen Engle, 77, North Manchester, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Fort Wayne. He was born in Jennings County on Feb. 26, 1938, to Gerald and Gladys (Clarkson) Engle. On Feb. 26, 1984, he married Mary Jane Middleton. She died on Oct. 27, 2010. He was a …read more.

David Lee Friermood, 72, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. He was born May 31, 1942, in Swayzee, to Paul E. and Martha E. (Studebaker) Friermood. David was a 1961 graduate of Swayzee High School and attended the Marion Business College two years. He …read more.

Jacqueline Stackhouse, 89, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 3, 1926 in Wabash, to Foster Sr. and Florence (Hart) Gatchel. Jackie married Fred A. Stackhouse in Jeffersonville, on June 11, 1951; he died Dec. 6, 1996. She was …read more.

“One Generation Away: The Changing Face of Religious Liberty In America” will be shown at the monthly TruthSeekers meeting on 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the Blocher Community Room at the North Manchester Public Library. One Generation Away is a fast-paced film that travels the United States (and Europe) in search of a deeper …read more.

Shirley Marie Rackeweg Blackburn, 91, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 10 years. She was born Nov. 29, 1923, in Breathitt County, Ky., to Tommy and Stella (Kelley) Williams. She married Walter Rackeweg on July 16, 1941, …read more.

Norma Jean Hileman, 77, of North Manchester, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ira and Beulah (Moore) Hileman. Norma worked at A.R.C. of Wabash County several years. She attended Somerset High School and Christian Fellowship Church …read more.

Shirley Marie Blackburn, 91, of North Manchester, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert E. Rider, 85, Sidney, died at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 20, 1930, in Silver Lake, to John A. and Ruth A. (Cole) Rider. He married Donnabelle Hudson on Nov. 19, 1960. She survives. He is a 1948 graduate of Silver …read more.

C. Robert Michel, 83, North Manchester, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in South Whitley, to Carl E. & Inez P. (Burch) Michel. On April 16, 1950 he married Joan M. Poer. He was a retired farmer. He and his wife …read more.

Celina Carter and Claire Barnett have been named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively for the Class of 2015 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School. Celina Carter has a grade point average of 4.0 and Claire Barnett has a 3.99 grade point average after seven semesters. Celina Carter has earned Academic Excellence and Highest Honor Roll honors for four years …read more.

Joyette Bragg, 83, North Manchester, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne. Joyette was born on May 16, 1932, in Logan County, W. Va., to Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin, both deceased. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to auctions, and going out to eat. She …read more.

Duane Edward Werking, 76, of North Manchester, died at 6:55 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born May 22, 1938, in Wabash County, to Lauren and Mary Jane (Sells) Werking. Duane was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. He attended the University of Maryland Far East …read more.

A recent study by Niche.com ranked Warsaw among the top five cities in the state. Ranked fourth, Warsaw was scored on a variety of factors including local education, crime rates, demographics, housing income and weather. According to Niche, Warsaw, which was ranked a large town with 13,907 people, received a “B” letter grade. The county’s …read more.

Steven R. Chinworth, 61, of Bloomington, died on Monday, March 16, 2015. He was born May 17, 1953, in Midland, Mich., to Herbert and Arlene (Wegener) Chinworth. He graduated from Ludington High School, Ludington, Mich., in 1971. Steve then attended Michigan State University and called many places his home, including: Ludington, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Boulder, …read more.

Noah Emmanuel Akins, 24, 201 N. First St., North Manchester, was arrested Sunday on charges of rape. Charges were filed Monday in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 charging Akins with rape, a level 3 felony and sexual battery, a level 6 felony. A level 3 felony carries a penalty upon conviction of a fixed term …read more.

Ruth Ann Gilbertson Bremer, 93, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Aug. 13, 1921, in Edmund, Wisconsin to Oscar E. and Carol (Draggs) Gilbertson.  In her early years, she lived in Edmund, Wisconsin; several years in Boulder, Colorado; 50 years in Grand Rapids, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:50 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Gary Wayne Morris reported a battery. 10:52 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 8900 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Anthony D. Tilson reported an attempted burglary. 5:10 a.m. May 9, 12600 block south SR …read more.

Phyllis Maxine States, 92, of North Manchester, died at 5:10 am, Friday, May 8, 2015 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Dec. 10, 1922 in Urbana, to Donald and Mabel (Harb) Weitzel. Phyllis was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Charles B. States in Lebanon, on June 11, 1944; he died …read more.

Katharine Ann “Kathy” Birge, 89, of North Manchester, died on Tuesday May 5, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut to John Kingsley and Anna (Harlow) Birge. Kathy was a graduate of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio and received her Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Theological Seminary. She …read more.

Arnold “Lee” Steller, 87, North Manchester, died at 5:38 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Servia to Arnold F. and Tillie (Twyer) Steller. On Sept. 29, 1978 he married Mary L. Dugan. He worked at Peabody Seating, North Manchester, until its closing. He …read more.

James E. Yaney Sr., 83, North Manchester, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away at 6:30 a.m. May 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Fort Wayne to Sylvester and Eva (Lyons) Yaney. He served with the Army Med Corps in Korea from 1953 to 1961. He retired from Fort Wayne …read more.

Erik Scott Clark will celebrate his 70th birthday May 6 with a family party. He resides at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Clark attended Parsons College in Iowa after graduating from North High School in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1969 aboard the Coral Sea, …read more.

Betty Jean Ebbinghous, 86 of rural North Manchester, died at 11:45 a.m.Friday, May 1, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 30, 1928 in LaPorte County to Floyd and Reatha (Smith) Hartzler. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Akron High School. She married Robert F. “Bob” Ebbinghous in Laketon, on July …read more.

By DAVID SMITH North Central Co-op North Central Co-op has awarded scholarships to 12 outstanding students from across Indiana and Michigan who are pursuing higher education during the 2015-2016 academic year. Since 2001, the cooperative has awarded more than 80 scholarships totaling more than $90,000 to deserving post-secondary scholars. NCC scholarships were awarded to students …read more.

Henry Spriggs, 79, of Peru, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1935, to the late Roosevelt and Grace M. (Spears) Spriggs, in Pikeville, Ky. Henry worked as a truck driver and foundry worker. He married Deloris Justice on March 27, 1963. He is survived …read more.

The Sidney High School Alumni will hold a 100th anniversary gathering from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. A reception honoring the classes of 1935, ’40, ’45, ’50, ’55 and ’60 will feature Dr. John Davis, retired Grace College professor, as the speaker for the afternoon. …read more.

Manchester University bands embrace “The National Pastime” in a baseball-themed concert on Wednesday, May 6. The University Bands Concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open to the public. It will premiere Casey at the Bat – originally a work for flute, piano and a …read more.

UPDATE: Within minutes of posting this story, InkFreeNews received notification that Alexia Guthrie was found. We will provide more information in the morning if it becomes available.   The parents and family of Alexia Guthrie, 11, are asking the public to help in locating the 11-year-old who has been missing since approximately 6:30 p.m. According …read more.

“Dance, Dance My Heart” will feature three choral ensembles: A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers conducted by Debra Lynn, MU director of choral music; and Cantabile conducted by Scott Avery. Mikautadze Dance Theatre from Fort Wayne will join the Chamber Singers to perform Four Motets by Aaron Copland.

Lyle A. Heath, 93, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:05 a.m. April 20, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Feb. 22, 1922, in Bantry, N.D., to Charles Heath, deceased; and Edith (Healy), deceased. He retired from Endicott Church Furniture, Warsaw, in 1982. He married Clara L. (Seeley) Jan. 26, 1944. She died Oct. 3, …read more.

Manchester University is offering opportunities to educate and empower women of northeast Indiana about ways to utilize their passions and leadership skills to make a difference in their businesses and communities in a speakers’ series designed to fit today’s busy lifestyle. The Women’s Impact Project: Conviction in Action Series offers dynamic speakers right after work …read more.

By BRITTANY DENNEY Denney Farms The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is soon open for business. Vendors and customers will gather at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot at the intersection of Main Street and Wayne Street. The market starts Saturday, May 2, and continues Saturdays through Saturday, Oct. 31. The Wednesday market begins Wednesday, May 27. …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Manchester University observes Peace Week 2015 with a number of activities, including a peacemaker who will speak about establishing partnerships for non-violence around the world; a Holocaust remembrance service; and an Earth Day tree-planting celebration. The keynote speaker for this year’s Peace Week is Sarah Thompson, executive director …read more.

Arvel Ray Conley, 55, Servia, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at his home. He was born in Wabash to Arvel and Anna May (Nelson) Conley on Oct. 16, 1959. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1978. He liked to sketch pictures and was an avid gardener. He was a memorabilia collector. …read more.

Bonnie Christine (Kieffaber) Genovese, 48, North Manchester, died Wednesday, April 8, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 9, 1966, in Dixon, Ill. to Alan and Nancy (Royer) Kieffaber. Bonnie graduated from Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Ill. in 1984.  She received a BA degree in elementary and special education …read more.

By HEATHER ELSON Manchester University Media Relations Assistant Manchester University Theatre Department presents Larry Shue’s The Foreigner, an American farce written during the early ’80s. “Shue does an amazing job highlighting the often laughable pettiness of intolerance,” said MU’s theatre director, Kira Hawkins. It features the talents of Kathy Hawkins, Joshua Dold, Clayton Marcum, Kenzie …read more.

Bob S. Lynn, 90, of North Manchester, passed away at 10:29 p.m. April 4, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born on Jan. 4, 1925, in Herrin, Ill., to Fred Lynn, deceased; and Lillian (Scott), deceased. He was married to Patricia Crader on June 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 31, …read more.

Janet Sue King, 71, of Valparaiso, formerly of North Manchester and Huntington, died at 9:35 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born Sept. 8, 1943, in Wabash, to Paul and Mary (Baker) Purdy. Janet was a 1961 graduate of Manchester High School. She married Billie Ray King July 23, …read more.

Ogden H. Alger, 89, rural North Manchester, died at 12 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 6, 1925, in Wabash County to Hugh and Lela (Ogden) Alger. Ogden was a 1943 graduate of Laketon High School. From January 1944 to November 1945, during WWII, Ogden was …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University Manchester University has students from 24 states and 24 countries, and it is celebrating it’s multicultural tradition from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, April 12, with the International Buffet, held at Haist Commons in the Jo Young Switzer Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for …read more.

Charles “Chuck” R. Koller, 94, of North Manchester, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Select Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 16, 1920, in North Manchester to William Henry and Violet (Naber) Koller, both deceased. He married Joan Lautzenhiser on Oct. 22, 1944. She precede him in death on March 14, …read more.

Daunita Marceal Jones Elliott, 91, North Manchester, formerly of Gas City, died 1:11 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 25, 1923, in Van Buren, to John David and Nellie Pearl (Mathias) Jones.  She graduated from Van Buren (IN) High School in 1941. She married Richard C. …read more.

Edna M. Flinn, 92, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:30 p.m. March 26, 2015, passed away at Peabody Healthcare, North Manchester. She was born on Jan. 22, 1923, in Wabash County, to Carl Ohmart, deceased; and Marjorie (Winebrenner), deceased. She graduated from Chester High School with the class of 1941. She was a homemaker. Edna married Robert Krom, who …read more.

A special message of insight and hope entitled “Who Is Jesus?” will be shared by Pastor Tim Morbitzer, along with a powerful mini movie “The Cross,” featuring Billy Graham and others. This message and movie will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 5, at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester. “Who Is Jesus?” will examine the …read more.

Virginia R. Airgood, 92, North Manchester, passed away at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Huntington County, to Elmer and Dessie (Kline) Fleck. She graduated from Lagro High School in 1940. On Feb. 7, 1942, she married George A. Airgood. He died Oct. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:27 a.m. Monday, March 23, 12600 block South SR 13, North Manchester. Jackie Callaway reported a juvenile that was out of control.

Helen Louise Hill, 86, of Peabody Home North Manchester and formally of Akron, Rochester and Peru, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 22 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Helen was born on Jan. 24, 1929 in Akron to Ralph Waldo and Marie (Berger) Whittenberger. She married Guy Hill Jr. on July 27, 1247 at …read more.

Eric Miller of Advance America will share a special message, “The Battle to Protect,” at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester. Miller is the founder of Advance America, an educational organization that began in 1980 with just 10 people. Today, the grassroots network includes over 45,000 families, 1,500 businesses and …read more.

Nettie Jean McKinley, 79, of North Manchester, passed away at 8:45 p.m. March 17, 2015, passed away in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 17, 1935, in Lafayette, to Leroy John Kelly, deceased; and Lula May (Parker), deceased. She was employed at Essex Wire, Flora, where she retired after 13 years of service. She …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University The Easter Bunny makes his annual hop to Manchester University on Saturday, March 28, and all area children are invited. Children ages 1 to 12 years will find lots to do at the free event beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the North Manchester campus. The activities are hosted …read more.

A special showing of “Noah and the Last Days” will be hosted by the TruthSeekers from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, in the Blocher Community Room at the North Manchester Public Library. From the producers of the award-winning “180” and “Evolution vs. God,” “Noah and the Last Days” looks deep into events …read more.

Joretta Joanne Kerschner, 76, North Manchester died at 2:14 am, Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born July 31, 1938, in Wabash County to Oscar and Grace (Robinson) Summers. Joretta was a 1956 graduate of Chili High School. She married Paul R. Kerschner at the Center …read more.