Pauline V. Sorg, 92, of North Manchester, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1922, in Allen County to Carl and Bonita (McBride) Hulvey. Both parents preceded her in death. She was married to Wilbur J. Sorg on May 17, 1941. He preceded her …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: March Into Future Opportunities – 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 6. The Downtown Benefit Dinner/Concert For Ava Grace Sizemore – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Dinner and …read more.

John R. Harwood, 57, of North Manchester, passed away at 5:41 p.m. March 1, 2015, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 5, 1957, in Palatine, Ill., to Edward M. Harwood, deceased; and Dorothy M. (Miller), deceased. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for Custom Magnetics, North Manchester. He was an avid golfer. He was …read more.

Jeaneen L. Snyder, 78, went to be with her lord at 4:23 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio, to Lowell Moore and Maureen (Sanders) Moore. She was a 1955 graduate of Plymouth High School, Plymouth. She married Sanford C. Snyder on June 12, 1955, …read more.

Mary Jane Henson, 70, of North Manchester, passed away at 6:24 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in Laketon. She was born on March 2, 1944, in Jacks Creek, Ky., to Quellin Newsome, deceased, and Elizabeth (Johnson), deceased. She married Will Henson on Jan. 12, 1958. He survives. She worked at Heckman Bindery and her biggest job, …read more.

A special showing of “Noah and the Last Days” will be hosted by Victory Christian Fellowship at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Everyone is invited. From the producers of the award-winning “180” and “Evolution vs. God,” “Noah and the Last Days” looks deep into events similar to those currently happening in the world. In the …read more.

Linda Lou Werking, 75, of North Manchester, died at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Silver Lake, to Russell and Ines (Beigh) Tracy. Linda was a 1957 graduate of Central High School, in North Manchester. She married Duane Werking at the Manchester …read more.

By Anne Gregory Media Relations, Manchester University The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting an ambitious program the second Sunday in March. Unwritten, Unfinished, and Undergrads, Oh My! is offered at 3 p.m. March 8 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. Tickets for the general public are $10; free for MU …read more.

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University The Middle Eel River Watershed Initiative annual public meeting on Friday is bringing in a champion of the earthworm. Odette Menard is an agronomic engineer who works for the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture; she was inducted into the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame for her efforts in increasing …read more.

William S. Beeney, 84, North Manchester, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 12, 1931, in Ora, to Alfred Leroy & Nondas A. (Strevy) Beeney. He married Nancy C. Baker on July 6, 1956. She died Aug. 8, 2003. He was a veteran …read more.

Herbert W. Shambarger, 85, North Manchester, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born March 7, 1929, in Macy, to Lewis & Bernice (Cover) Shambarger. On Nov. 30, 1947, he married Doris I. Frantz. He was a lifetime farmer. Herbert is survived by his wife, Doris …read more.

June A. Kindy, 85, North Manchester, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 18, 1929, in Somerset County, Penn., to William & Lizzie (Frye) Zimmerman. She married Dean Kindy in 1948. He died Jan. 27, 2012. She was active in Migrant Ministry in Florida …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director, Manchester Main Street Manchester Main Street held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Main View in downtown North Manchester. 2015 MMS Board Vice President, Jim Smith, welcomed the Board, committees and members in attendance, and highlighted several MMS town improvement projects from the 2014 Annual Report that …read more.

Charles E. Flora, 95, North Manchester, died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Mennomonie, Wis., to Abraham and Clara M. (Metzger) Flora. On May 17, 1941, he married Ruth E. Karn. She died July 26, 2007. He was baptized in the …read more.

Paul R. ‘Wally’ Lambert, 68, North Manchester, died 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at in his residence. He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Wabash, to Earl R. and Anna M. (Troder) Lambert. He was employed with Manchester Foundry as a molder for 35 years and then worked at Whitley Manufacturing for 8 years. …read more.

Manchester Main Street will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Main View, 141 E. Main St., North Manchester. This is an open forum for the Board, committees and members to discuss 2014 accomplishments and 2015 goals. Community members interested in learning more about MMS and ways to become involved …read more.

D. DeWayne Monce, 88, North Manchester, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Dec. 22, 1926 in Wabash County to Daniel Rupert & Bonnie (Baker) Monce. On May 18, 1947 he married Jane Ann Burkhart. She died July 17, 1996. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1945. …read more.

Rosalie Kreider, 91, formerly of Cleveland Township, Whitley County, passed away at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Peabody Home in North Manchester where she became a resident of June 2012. She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Wabash County, a daughter of Carl and Gladys (Bentz) Wendel. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

The best-selling author and founding director of the Enough Project, John Prendergast, will share his message at Manchester University with “Ten Building Blocks for Making a Difference in the World and in Your Neighborhood.” The presentation is 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. The presentation is free and …read more.

Manchester University biology Professor Jerry Sweeten believes in not only saving the environment but making sure students have the chance to engage in hands-on experiences that allow the world to become their classroom. Sweeten has received a federal grant for about $100,000 from the Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership through the United States Fish …read more.

Betty J. Anderson, 92, formerly of South Whitley, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at Peabody Home in North Manchester where she became a resident Dec. 7, 2013. She was born July 17, 1922 in Sturgis, Mich. a daughter of Sylvan R. and Ethel Mae (Edgett) Bentz. At the age of 12, her …read more.

Dale Singer Nellans, 93, 9:27 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. He was born July 7, 1921, in Sevastopol, to Herschel Vern Nellans and Mabel Irene (Singer) Nellans. Dale was a 1939 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On July 21, 1947, he was married to Rosellyn M. Pankop in Kendallville. …read more.

Nila D. Fawcett, 100, North Manchester, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 1, 1914, in Petroleum, to Lewis and Chella (Schooley) Burgess. On June 2, 1940, she married Paul W. Fawcett. He died Nov. 25, 1990. She graduated from Petroleum High School, Petroleum. She …read more.

Gerald E. Stayer, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 11:07 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born April 25, 1933, in Whitley County, to Ernest D. and Etha Lovell (Druley) Stayer. On Oct. 1, 1955, he married Phyllis Sims. He worked at Controls, North Manchester, for 35 years. …read more.

[weaver_youtube rd8GVRpFWCg rel=0] NORTH MANCHESTER – He may be a favorite son in the Triton community, but he was wearing enemy colors Tuesday night. Manchester girls basketball coach Jake Everett, who starred for Triton’s 2008 state championship team and was the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award winner that season, couldn’t guide his club to …read more.

Mary R. Bowen, 86, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Shamokin, Pa. to Marvin and Esther (Poticher) Beck. She graduated from Shamokin High School in 1946. Mary was a cook at Peabody Retirement Community from 1990 …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, East US 30, west of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan S. Ramsey, 33, William Drive, Winona Lake. Ramsey lost control of his vehicle on US 30, went off the road, down an embankment and overturned. Damage up …read more.

Nancy J. McCammon, 64, of North Manchester died 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born June 12, 1950, in Laketon to Archie and Marietta (Thompson) Holle. On April 11, 1980, she married Stephen McCammon. Nancy was employed at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester for several years. She was an …read more.

Lucille H. Coble Newell, 96, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. She was born March 1, 1918, in Andrews, Indiana to Fred and Gladys (Grossnickle) Cummins. Lucille was married to Morris Coble, Ray Bowers, and Thomas Newell, who all preceded her in …read more.

Marjorie Carter, 81, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Aug. 17, 1933, in Lafayette, Ind., to Henry and Josephine (Hamilton) Haywood. She married Cecil C. Carter in 1950. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette. A member of Women …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported mobile home fire located at Lot 25, Meadow Acres, SR 13, Sidney. No one was home during the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire is under control at this time. North Manchester Fire Department has reportedly …read more.

The children of Doris (Niccum) Boocher and Dorothy (Niccum) Byers would like to invite family and friends to a 90th birthday celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Manchester Junior High School auditorium, 404 W. 9th St., North Manchester. Doris and Dorothy were born Jan. 20, 1925, to Albert and Mary Niccum. …read more.

James E. Rowe, 89, North Manchester, passed away at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Woodworth, Ohio, to Ernest and Ruth (Garver) Rowe.On June 11, 1949, he married Ruth H. Bendsen. She died May 13, 2012. He was a mathematics teacher at …read more.

A. Margaret Herring-Royer, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Aloha Township, Cheboygan, Mich., to George and Anna (Pellenz) Barr. On Aug. 29, 1947, she married Vernal W. Herring. He preceded her in death. She then married …read more.

Harold R. Walters, 83, North Manchester, died at 1:38 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 12, 1931, in Ligonier, to Sherwin and Ruby (Cornelius) Walters. He was a US Army veteran serving in Korea. Harold was a self employed brick layer and a member of Eel River …read more.

John Schmalzried, 62, North Manchester, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in his residence. He was born October 18, 1952 in Wabash, to John C. & Peggy (Stewart) Schmalzried. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. He was a longtime employee of Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester. He was then employed at …read more.

Hugh Bryant Jr., 45, North Manchester, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in his residence. He was born Oct. 9, 1969, in Wabash, to Hugh and Nancy (Chafin) Bryant Sr. He was a 1989 Manchester High School graduate. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching IU Basketball and the …read more.

Terry R. ‘Scrappy’ Martin, 62, North Manchester, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born May 2, 1952, in Wabash, to Rex and Patricia (Schenkel) Martin. He was a labor worker for CFS, Roann. Terry was and avid bingo player at Silver Lake Lions Club and …read more.

Evelyn Alice Shafter, 92, of Warren, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Heritage Pointe Retirement Home, Warren. Born on June 19, 1922 in Ellingson, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Celia M. and Beatrice I. (Gooding) Smith. She moved in 1938 to Indiana, and lived briefly in Fort Wayne, Tri …read more.

James L. Stewart, 83, North Manchester, died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Nov. 16, 1931, in Laketon, to Russell and Lucille (Hill) Stewart. He graduated from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1949. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1952, serving until …read more.

Abigail Rinearson Heath, 36, North Manchester, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2013, in her residence. She was born Sept. 11, 1978, in Wabash County, to Don and Kathy (Stieglitz) Rinearson.  She graduated from Manchester High School, North Manchester, in 1997. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors of Science degree in …read more.

Margaret M. ‘Margie’ Petry, 84, North Manchester, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Akron, Ohio to Joseph Clyde and Rachel Merle (Barr) James. She married her high school sweetheart, Kaydo, on Aug. 20, 1950. Growing up in a woods, she …read more.

Alfred Mitchell ‘Al’ Waggoner, 87, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 2 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1927, in Wabash County, to Alva and Marie (Mitchell) Waggoner. Al was a 1945 graduate of Huntington High School. He was a World War II …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – After a hot start to the boys basketball season, Manchester brought Wawasee back down to earth Friday night. Chainey Zolman scored 19 points and the Squires bottled up the Warriors in a 44-37 final at Manchester. Zolman, a standout transfer from Tippecanoe Valley, scored 10 points in the first half and did …read more.

Joe Conrad, 88, North Manchester, passed away at 1:31 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 4, 1926, in Wabash County, to Lloyd and Eva (Unger) Conrad. He graduated in 1944 from Laketon High School, Laketon, and served in the US Marines 1952-1954. On Aug. 19, 1955, he …read more.

Andrew Lester, 62, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 17, 1952, to Lawrence and Okie (Bailey) Lester. He married Marilyn Sue Ross Pennington on March 20, 1982, she survives. He was in the U.S. Army and had …read more.

Maxine L. Kreider, 97, of North Manchester, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 at Peabody Home where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born June 3, 1917, in Wabash County, Ind., a daughter of Grovie and Abigail (Bechtold) French. She graduated from Chester High School. A homemaker, …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Manchester Main Street Executive Director Manchester Main Street is thankful for the tremendous support of local businesses and residents in helping “Light Up The Town” this holiday season. The Main Street business corridor is dazzling with festive white lights outlining the merchants’ windows. You may also notice that the Discover North Manchester …read more.

By CANDIE PETRIE Treasurer, Manchester Athletic Booster Club The Manchester Junior-Senior High School Athletic Booster Club will be holding it’s annual community dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. This year, the spaghetti dinner will be honor a local fallen officer, David Rigney, and half of the proceeds will be donated to …read more.

Karl Francis Merritt, 76 , of North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. He was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Huntington, to Herschel and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt. Karl married Bonnie Dee Freed in North Manchester on Aug. 15, 1959. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and from Manchester College in 1960, with a …read more.

By TIFFANY REIMER Metzger Property Services LLC Metzger Property Services, LLC was honored with nine marketing awards at the recent Indiana Auctioneers Association conference in Indianapolis. The competition allowed thousands of auctioneers from across Indiana to submit their top marketing efforts to garner awards in several categories. Metzger’s walked away with top honors for General …read more.

Janet L. (Hare) Clark, 77, Bradenton, Fla., died Nov. 12, 2014, in Bradenton. She was born June 12, 1937, in North Manchester, Ind., to James R. and Victoria (Correll) Hare. She was a 1955 graduate of Central High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Bradenton. She married Richard Clark and he preceded her …read more.

Betty E. Pitts Boardman, 91, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in her residence. She was born Dec. 26, 1922, in Wabash County, to Rusell and Maude (Auker) Abbott. She graduated in 1940 from Chester High School, North Manchester. On Oct. 5, 1944, she married James Pitts. He preceded her in …read more.

Colleen A. High, 86, of North Manchester, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Wabash County, to Richard and Eva (Eby) Reiken on May 18, 1928. She first married Jack Ben Foust. He preceded her in death. She then married Raymond B. High Jr. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:47 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, South SR 13, north of CR 125W, Warsaw. Driver: Darla K. Eberly, 51, East CR 1250N, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 4;30 p.m. Tuesday,Nov. 11, 400 block North Higbee Street, Milford. Samantha M. Bennett, report …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw , $2,128.93 Debra A. Bartels, North Webster, $538.76 Emmanuel and Denise Colon, Warsaw, $1,537.42 Lance Everts, Warsaw, $679.56 Healther …read more.

Thurman L. Bitzell, 83, North Manchester, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Wabash, to Raymond L. and Ruth L. (Gill) Bitzell. As a child, he and his father attended many horse shows and raced horses. He graduated in 1950 …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Dave McFadden has long been an agent of change at Manchester University. On Friday, Nov. 7, he will take the stage at Cordier Auditorium and receive the Presidential Medallion as the 15th president in the University’s 125-year history. The public is invited to the inaugural ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at the North …read more.

Mary B. Stevens, 88, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, and longtime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Salem, Ind., to Samuel Ellsworth and Minnie (Shields) Clark. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Salem High …read more.

John C. Kline, 53, North Manchester, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in the Wabash County Hospital Emergency Room. He was born June 28, 1961, in Warsaw, to John E. and Annette (Roland) Kline. He graduated from Southwestern High School, Colorado Springs. He was a landscaper. Survivors include the mother of his children, …read more.

Emogene H. ‘Jean’ Leasure, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born June 1, 1919, in Kosciusko County, to Emory and Mary (Warner) Hossler.  She graduated from Pierceton High School in 1937 and from Manchester College where she received a Bachelors …read more.

Rev. Floyd L. Wynn, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at the Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born June 10, 1924, in Lamar, Mo., to Bert Thomas and Viola (Brown) Wynn, both deceased. He married Edna M. Billingsley on Dec. 24, 1948. She preceded him in death. …read more.

L. Leon Ridenour, 90, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 6, 1923, in Wabash County, to J. Sherman and Lola (Durnbaugh) Ridenour. Leon graduated from Urbana High School in 1942, earned his bachelors degree from Purdue University in 1948, …read more.

On Oct. 25, 2014, the capital cities of all 50 states will be inundated with residents united in an effort to put an end to police violence toward family dogs. Among those making the trek to Indiana’s “Freeze Don’t Shoot” march in Indianapolis is North Manchester native Ernie Bradley. Bradley has become very involved in …read more.

Beatrice Jester Wampler, 94, North Manchester, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Jan. 2, 1920, in Huntington County, to Walter and Flora (Rupley) Reckard.  On Feb. 23, 1940, she married Cecil Jester. He preceded her in death. She then married Ernest Wampler Jr. on …read more.

Frances K. Johnson, 97, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Brantford, N.D., to  William A. and Maude M. (Miller) Deardorff. On Oct. 18, 1936, she married Ralph W. Johnson. He preceded her in death. She was …read more.

Stacey Ann Trick, 51, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:35 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born May 11, 1963, in Detroit, Mich., to Dr. John and Irene (Moutsatson) Milionis. Stacey was a 1981 graduate of Douglas MacArthur High School in Saginaw, Mich., and a 1985 …read more.

Susan Beth Klingler, 60, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, at her home in North Manchester. She was born on Sept. 27, 1954, in Kokomo, Ind., to Charles and Susie Klingler, who survive her, and grew up in North Manchester from age five. A graduate of Manchester High School, she earned degrees in English at …read more.

TruthSeekers will sponsor a showing of the film “Prophecy, Islam and the Bible” from 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 in the Blocher Community Room at the North Manchester Public Library. In this series of Bible teachings, Walid Shoebat, former Islamic terrorist now an ambassador for Christ, summarizes his teachings on Islam and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, West CR 400N, west of Wallace Road, Warsaw. Driver: Bethany C. Shively, 23, North County Line Road, Etna Green. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, South CR 1000W, north of CR 900S, …read more.

Joshua Warren Powers, 28, 12600 SR 13, North Manchester, was arrested Friday on a charge of battery, causing serious bodily injury, level 5 felony. He as held on a $4,000 surety bond. Events occurred on Sept. 3, according to the affidavit of probable cause, where one fight led to another person being seriously injured. The …read more.

Ronald H. Ott, 92, formerly of rural Churubusco, died Friday evening, Oct. 3, 2014, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester where he became a resident Sept. 27. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Noble County, a son of W. Denver and Gertie M. (Hire) Ott. He attended school in Merriam and graduated from Wolf Lake …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3 Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct.4 …read more.

Dear Editor, Recently I was honored to give the invocation at the LIFE Center’s Annual Banquet as they celebrated 31 years of service to Wabash County and the surrounding areas. Rebecca Kiessling, attorney, international speaker and author of “Conceived in Rape: A Story of Hope,” shared her amazing story. (See www.rebeccakiessling.com and www.wabashlife.com) I would …read more.

Robert Lee Watson, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 7:43 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where he had been a resident since June. He was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Wells County, Ind., a son of William Henry and Constance (Moore) Watson. He spent his formative years …read more.

Rebecca Whitaker, 83, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 1:10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, in her residence. She was born Oct. 25, 1930, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Andrew & Sally (Allen) Baldridge. On June 25, 1957, she married Eugene Howard, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1995. She then married Rev. …read more.

Sarah Morbitzer will be sharing a special message at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at Victory Christian Fellowship. She has been volunteering at Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica, caring for the most vulnerable. Sarah will be sharing the message “The Least of These,” talking about her experiences working with children and adults with mental challenges, physical …read more.

Neil E. Tripp, 69, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, in his residence. He was born April 4, 1945 in Jackson, Mich., to Lawrence E. and Lorna M. (Rusch) Tripp.  He graduated from Mason High School, Mason, Mich., in 1963 and attended Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., for …read more.

Darlene B. Klemmedson, 82, North Manchester, Ind., formerly of Aurora, Ill., passed at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., to Alvin F. and Mae E. (Good) Brightbill. In 1990 she retired from AT&T, Montgomery, Ill., after several years of service. …read more.

Manchester Main Street’s Second Annual Eel River Arts Festival is this weekend, Sept. 13, in the heart of downtown North Manchester. Saturday’s 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Art Fair is free to the public, highlighting area artists’ work – Perry Collins, Janet Ecklebarger, Elizabeth Wamsley, Candie Cooper, Gallery 64, Shanghai Tai and many more. Come meet …read more.

Numerous Indiana colleges and universities have been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report.” About 1,800 schools were ranked based on criteria such as academic quality, value and range of programs. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend ranked 16 in the National University Rankings. Other Hoosier institutions …read more.

Manchester University is offering a game-changer for college graduates who are looking for a career shift into the health professions. With its new 12-month program, the University will prepare those without a science degree to succeed in pharmacy, medical, dental and other health care programs. “This is perfect for the person who has a college …read more.

Manchester University is today announcing a record undergraduate enrollment increase in its first-year class and the largest incoming class in at least three decades. Preliminary figures released Tuesday show that there are 441 first-year students, a 20 percent increase over Fall 2013 (367). Total University enrollment is now at 1,479, a 9.6 percent increase over …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – It looked to be in the bag for Wawasee, but a persistent Manchester volleyball club made a game of it Tuesday night. Wawasee held a two game lead and had the lead in the third game, only for Manchester to force five games before the Lady Warriors escaped with a 25-19, 25-14, …read more.

About a month ago I received an email from a particularly personable publicist with an offer to download an upcoming album from the band Motel Beds – an act I was not acquainted with. So, I downloaded “These Are the Days Gone By,” and popped it in my car’s CD player. The songs that began …read more.

Dorothy Mae Crain, 85, North Manchester, Ind., died at 4:57 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington, Ind. She was born August 2, 1929, in Omaha, Neb. to Clarence and Lillian (Kavan) Pearson. Dorothy graduated from San Diego High School in 1947 after attending Monterey High School. She began her civil …read more.

Arlene S. Gearhart, 91, of Timbercrest Healthcare of North Manchester, Ind., and formerly of Akron, Ind., passed at 12:20 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born on May 28, 1923, in Nappanee, Ind., to Fred J. and Vera (Stahly) Holloway. On April 7, 1950, in Akron, she was married …read more.

Geraldine M. ‘Gerri’ Gidley Thomas, 88, North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Oakbrook Village, Huntington, Ind.  She was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Silver Lake, Ind., to Charles and Marie (Antrim) Hartsough. On Dec. 23, 1969, she married Reverend Robert Gidley. He preceded her in death. On Oct. …read more.

The North Manchester Farmers Market is proud to announce that we now accept EBT cards (SNAP). Shoppers can stop at the vendor with the EBT sign to swipe their card and be given tokens to use at any participating vendors stand. Tokens will be in $1 and 25 cent increments. Items available at the farmers market for EBT purchase are …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Wawasee continues to build a solid résumé against non-conference opponents as the Lady Warriors prep for the Northern Lakes Conference season next week. Monday night, a 190 against host Manchester’s 215 at Sycamore Golf Course did the trick. Mikala Mawhorter continued her hot start to the season with a 44 to lead …read more.

A criminal investigation conducted today by Indiana State Police Detective Tony Frawley has resulted in the arrest of a North Manchester woman for an alleged battery. According to Frawley, an investigation began after the Wabash County Division of the Indiana Department of Child Services notified him that a 4-year-old child had been battered by his …read more.

Dean Lavon Sloop, 64, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4:58 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Wabash, Ind., to Russell Sloop and Esther (Newman) Sloop Davis. Dean was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his B.A. Degree from …read more.

Carol A. Christ, 64, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:06 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Ind. She was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Huntington, Ind., to Paul and Florence ‘Betty’ (Watkinson) Christ. Carol was a 1966 graduate of Manchester High School, and attended Manchester College. She first worked at the …read more.

[weaver_youtube IRFuOmbRw-0 rel=0] NORTH MANCHESTER – A hard, dry and dusty front nine at Sycamore Golf Club was the setting for an early season triangular match as Whitko welcomed in Concord and Wawasee on Thursday evening. A talented Lady Warrior squad arrived at Sycamore with sights set on getting two victories and left leaving no …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 2, 2014 Darrell James Cox, 23, 3529 W. 100 S. Lot 15, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash Angela Marie Muston, 24, 64 EMS W26 Ln., North Webster, arrested for check deception. …read more.

Nappanee and North Manchester were among area cities deemed among the safest places in Indiana. Safewise.com compiled statistics from the FBI Crime Report from 2012 and did their own research to name the 50 safest cities in Indiana. Among the factors considered for cities with a population of 5,000 or more, was the number of violent crimes …read more.

Shirley Mae Hall, 71, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind. Shirley Mae was born Nov. 16, 1942, in Pikeville, Ky., to Evan and Dorothy (Compton) Hamilton. On Dec. 24, 1959, she and Lloyd Hall were married in Betsy Layne, Ky. She was a homemaker who, …read more.

Young composers are invited to submit original compositions for the second Manchester New Music Festival. The submission deadline is Oct. 15. There is no entry fee. The Manchester University Music Department offers two opportunities for composers (who are not more than 18 years old at the time of submission): ·  Young Composers Competition ·  Young …read more.

Millie Prater, 69, of Rochester, Ind., passed away at 2:29 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at her residence. She was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Dock, Ky., the daughter of Creed and Barbara (Bradley) Flanery. Millie had worked for many years at Controls in North Manchester, Ind. She is survived by her children: Rita K. …read more.