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SILVER LAKE — A public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, regarding options for a last-ditch effort to save the old Silver Lake School building. The meeting will be held at the old school, 202 E. Sycamore St. The town of Silver Lake ordered the building be demolished, but it has …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Partners, LLC, filed a Verified Petition for Judicial Review in the Kosciusko Superior Court on Saturday, June 9, petitioning Judge David C. Cates to reverse or modify Hearing Officer Thomas Earhart’s order to demolish the Silver Lake School. The petition is signed by Michael N. Baur, who is listed as …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A final decision regarding the status of the Silver Lake School building was made today, May 30. Silver Lake Code Enforcement Officer Tom Earhart ordered that all buildings and structures located on the property to be demolished. A hearing was held on May 16, regarding the order to demolish the building. The school was …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 16, 2018

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

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will hold a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Silver Lake conservation building. The event will run until they are sold out. It’s $9 per pound and side dishes are available. All food is carry-out only. South Pleasant Church …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 5, 2018

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

Area Police Reports

April 3, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:26 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 9600 block North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell. Rachel L. Brickey reported theft. 5:10 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 6200 block North SR 15, Leesburg. Police responded to the report of a domestic complaint that resulted in an adult male suffering …read more.

SYRACUSE — A train derails. The train is a freight train, carrying different products on different cars. It is unclear what cars have derailed. Were they all box cars? Were there tank cars? Did the locomotive derail as well? Numerous other questions arise, including what is in the cars that derailed. Unlike battling a house …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 14, 2018

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:22 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, South SR 15, north of West CR 1300S. Driver: Aaron J. Lewis, 19, South SR 25, Warsaw. Lewis was driving south on SR 15 when he approached a truck that was off the road in a ditch. …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 12, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:54 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 10200 block South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. Nichole L. Eckert reported a stolen vehicle. 8:18 p.m. Friday, March 9, 1600 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Miller’s Merry Manor reported the theft of medication from their business. 1:24 …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 6, 2018

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

SILVER LAKE — Firefighters from the Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a one-story house fire at 506 E. Sycamore St. The fire occurred before noon this morning, Feb. 28. Ashley Trusty, a resident of the building, said that no one was in the house when the fire occurred. The fire started in the part …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 28, 2018

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:09 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 9000 block South SR15 and West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Police pulled over Christopher Allen Toliver for driving while suspended prior.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 14, 2018

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

Area Police Reports

February 13, 2018

KOSCIUSKO Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:52 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 8300 block South SR19, Akron. Police responded to the report of a student having drug paraphernalia in their vehicle during school. 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7900 block East CR 900S, South Whitley. Police were contacted by a …read more.

AKRON — Rick and Val Kerlin of Kerlin Ford in Silver Lake were thanked by the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Monday, Feb. 12 as they presented a check for $6,000 to Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Chad Cripe. The ceremonial check was presented as part of the Drive 4 UR School program, which was conducted …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 12, 2018

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

Area Accident Reports

February 7, 2018

KOSCIUSKO Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, West CR 1200S, east of South CR 700W. Driver: Lindsey N. Reese, 35, North 650E, Rochester. Reese was driving west on CR 1200S and attempted to stop at an intersection, but slid through it. Reese’s vehicle entered a …read more.

Area Accident Reports

January 29, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Todd J. Shoettmer, 42, East CR 125S, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:58 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, South County Farm Road, south of CR 350S, Warsaw. Drivers: Scott W. Fouts, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

January 26, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:47 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, West CR 100N, west of North Parks Schram Road, Warsaw. Driver: Jeremy L. Morgan, 36, Maye Street, Warsaw. Morgan lost control of his vehicle in a curve, it spun around and went off the roadway hitting a NIPSCO …read more.

Area Accident Reports

January 15, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:56 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, West CR 600S and CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Kayla B. Merley, 17, West CR 600S, Claypool. Merley’s vehicle slid through the T intersection hitting two signs. Damage up to $5,000. 4:59 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, West CR 900N, …read more.

Area Police Reports

January 15, 2018

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 7400 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Officials at Wright Stop Marathon reported the theft of $31 in gas from the gas station. 12:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 10300 block South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Police were called …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Silver Lake residents enjoyed a visit from Santa Claus Tuesday, Dec. 5, when he stopped by the old fire station on Jefferson Street. Those who were unable to make it to the fire station were still able to see Santa as he made his rounds through town in a fire truck, accompanied …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Silver Lake town council held a budget adoption meeting for the 2018 proposed budget. The 2018 budget shows a 15 percent overall increase from the 2017 budget. The 15 percent increase is to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund as well as the Economic Development Fund. New laws enacted this …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 16, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:41 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, South County Farm Road, south of East CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Braxton D. Breske, 26, Country Club Drive, Warsaw. Breske struck a deer while traveling north on County Farm Road. Damage up to $5,000. 2:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 11, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:39 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, East Bell Drive, east of North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Christina L. Sullivan, 34, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Joshua L. York, 25, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Sullivan rear-ended York. Damages up to $2,500. 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 5, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, East SR 14, east of South Packerton Road, North Manchester. Drivers: Todd J. Schoettmer, 41, East CR 125S, Akron, and Cary P. Groninger, 50, West Shilling Road, Mentone. Schoettmer rear-ended Groninger’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 6:01 a.m. …read more.

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin

September 28, 2017

Kenneth R. “Kenny” Kerlin, 89, Silver Lake, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Rochester, to Russell and Pearl (Hill) Kerlin. He was a lifetime Silver Lake area resident and graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married on Nov. 2, 1947, to Barbara “Barb” …read more.

Area Police Reports

September 28, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 11700 block North Orn Road, Milford. Police responded to a juvenile complaint. 2:19 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 3400 block North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Roy A. Walker reported a prowler. 12:03 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 9800 block South CR …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, emergency personnel were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at 9526 S. SR 15, Silver Lake, near Splendor Boats. Silver Lake Fire Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Parkview EMS responded to the scene. The driver of the silver vehicle was being examined …read more.

Silver Lake — The Board of Directors of the Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake want to remind patrons that all faded grave decorations must be removed by Oct. 15.  Any decorations remaining after that date will be discarded.  In addition, decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations will be removed as well.  Fall and winter decorations …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 2018 town budget and fall clean-up details were the two main topics of discussion during the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, Sept. 13. Erich Walsh, partner of Umbaugh and Associates, was present to review the town’s budget. He has worked with the town for several years now and …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 13, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, South SR 25, north of South CR 400W, Warsaw. Driver: Emilio C. Macedonio, 33, 18B Road, Culver. Macedonio’s vehicle began to slide on the wet pavement in a curve, causing his vehicle to go off the road and …read more.

Area Police Reports

September 12, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:41 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 10900 block South CR 450W and West SR 14, Silver Lake. Officials with Frontier Communications reported damage to property in a hit and run accident. 2:51 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Officials with …read more.

Area Police Reports

August 24, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Robert Lee Pickens reported a theft. 2:43 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Police responded to a call of an individual displaying a handgun. 11:35 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

August 11, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:49 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Brent T. Riley, 27, East SR 14, Claypool. Riley suffered fatal injuries. Riley’s vehicle left the roadway and collided with a ditch/embankment, and a tree overturning onto it’s …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  At the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, July 12, council members heard from several residents regarding property issues, tree limbs and side by side vehicles. Silver Lake resident Mike O’Brien was in attendance to share his concerns regarding a tree that hangs over his property on Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake. O’Brien …read more.

Area Accident Reports

July 10, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:49 a.m. Saturday, July 8, South County Farm Road, north of East CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Driver: Rachel M. Steele, 30, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Steele came upon standing water in the road due to recent heavy rains and did not have time to …read more.

SILVER LAKE — School might be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Camp Mollenhour is a conservation summer camp that teaches boys and girls a variety of useful information that they won’t necessarily get in the classroom. The camp introduces children, ages 9 to 15, to a number …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 26, 2017

Warsaw 9:53 p.m. Saturday, June 24, Jalynn Street and Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Suzanne K. Kistler, 71, North Koher Road, Syracuse, and Claudia L. Burrous, 19, East Main Street, Larwill. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Damage up to $5,000. 2:49 p.m. Sunday, June 25, North Detroit Street, north of CR 300N, Warsaw. Drivers: Auden …read more.

Lydia Gard                                                                                                           …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Growing up in Mentone, John Whetstone, Silver Lake, had not yet found his niche in life. It wasn’t until he took a Christian ethics class in the 1970s he finally found his calling.

The small town of Silver Lake was bustling with activity Saturday, June 17, as members of the community flocked to attend the annual Silver Lake Day Festival. The festivities included a parade, which showcased familiar faces and talents and also honored citizens, especially those who have served in the military. Parade participants were given blue …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Burket Fire Department was contacted regarding a possible barn fire on CR 950S in Silver Lake. Silver Lake and Claypool fire departments were called shortly after this for full assists to the fully involved barn fire. Mentone Fire Department was then contacted for a tanker …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 3, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:18 p.m. Friday, June 2, East Center Street and North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Edwin L. Biesemeyer, 92, North Columbia Street, Silver Lake, and Sarah M. Everett, 24, Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Biesemeyer pulled into the path of Everett’s vehicle while leaving CVS parking lot, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 41st annual Silver Lake Day Festival will be held on Saturday, June 17.  The day will begin at 8 a.m. with community garage sales in town and the lake areas. The Manchester Civic Band will perform in the downtown area beginning at 10:15 a.m. The yearly parade will begin at 11 a.m. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, May 10, much of the discussion centered around a water drainage issue. James Teague, Roanoke, stated that in March of 2016 he purchased a property on the corner of Pleasant and Ameilia Streets, Silver Lake. Teague addressed council members about drainage issues with this …read more.

Area Accident Reports

May 8, 2017

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 6, North East Shore Drive, south of East Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Driver: Gary L. Stuckman, 47, North Warner Road, Syracuse. Stuckman swerved and ended up in a ditch. Damages up to $1,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

SILVER LAKE — James Leon Frieden, Silver Lake, was chosen as the May Veteran of the Month and honored at the Kosciusko County commissioner meeting Tuesday, May 2. Frieden was born Sept. 18, 1925 in a small farmhouse in Wabash County to Henry and Anna Frieden. After graduating from Chester High School, North Manchester, in …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 27, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, W. Winona Avenue, west of S. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Ronald D. Truex, 67, W. Snyder Road, Warsaw. Truex advised he was westbound on Winona Avenue when his vehicle dropped off the side of the roadway and struck a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Eight Indiana counties will be able to address sediment problems in lakes and rivers, thanks to $617,500 in grant funding from the DNR’s Lake and River Enhancement program. Silver Lake in Kosciusko County will receive $145,000 for sediment removal. LARE grants are administered through DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Division director Mark …read more.

Sylvia Joy Helton

April 5, 2017

Sylvia Joy Helton, 74, Silver Lake, died at 1:58 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 24, 1942 in Pikeville, Ky. to Glover and Alpha (Pinson) Charles.  On Sept. 12, 1981 she married Carl “Dude” Helton.  He died Jan. 3, 2011. She retired from Invensys Controls, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 20, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:33 p.m. Saturday, March 18, West Winona Avenue and South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Jon A. Siesennop, 66, Hartzler Street, Warsaw, and Gavin M. Hucks, 26, East North Street, Akron. The vehicles collided at the intersection. Siesennop was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 20, 2017

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:05 p.m. Sunday, March 19, South Peru Road, north of West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Driver: Dakota D. Prater, 25, South CR 1325E, Akron. Prater advised that he was traveling south on S. Peru Road nearing CR 1200S when his passenger reached over …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 24, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:12 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Drivers: Halie R. Fancil, 16, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, and Brooke M. Lane, 17, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. Fancil struck Lane’s vehicle while backing out of a parking space. Damages up to $1,000. 12:37 p.m. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake is in the process of purchasing a monument to honor Silver Lake and Lake Township veterans. This memorial will be placed in Memory Park, located at 114 South Jefferson Street (SR 15). The five branches of the Armed Forces will be recognized; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force …read more.

Paul D. Weirick

February 7, 2017

Paul D. Weirick, 83, rural Silver Lake, passed at 10:22 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was born Feb. 27, 1933 in Silver Lake to Clifford and Mildred (Miller) Weirick. He married on Jan 24, 1958 in Burket to Mary D. Keplinger, she survives. Paul was a farmer as …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 2, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, North Detroit Street, north of Lyon Street, Warsaw. Driver: Kimberly J. Ellis, 59, South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Ellis reported a collision with another vehicle; however, the driver of the other vehicle stated there was no damage to his vehicle …read more.

Area Accident Reports

January 16, 2017

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:19 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, South Huntington Street, south of West Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Rosalie S. Garro, 17, North Stanley Street, North Webster, and Dia M. Wasko, 38, EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg. Vehicles collided near the intersection. Damage up to $50,000. North Webster …read more.

Area Accident Reports

January 9, 2017

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, East Winona Avenue and South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Guy F. Miller, 61, West CR 900S, Akron, and Barbara C. Carter, 60, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Miller collided with Carter’s vehicle as he was attempting to pass the vehicle. Damage …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, emergency personnel from Silver Lake Police Department, Lake Township Fire & Rescue, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle rollover with entrapment on SR 14 in Silver Lake. The vehicle had gone down an embankment. According …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 29, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, North Detroit Street and Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Drivers: Stephanie D. Baker, 41,  John Drive, Elkhart, and Beverly Collins-Mathias, 73, South Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Baker rear-ended the vehicle driven by Collins-Mathias. Damage up to $2,500. 1:09 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 9:50 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, Dec. 28, emergency personnel from Silver Lake Police Department, Lake Township Fire & Rescue and Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle rollover with entrapment on SR 14 in Silver Lake. The vehicle had gone down an embankment. One person was …read more.

Charles A. Lagoni

December 27, 2016

Charles A. Lagoni, 83, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016  in Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Wabash. He was born Sept. 11, 1934 in Chicago, Ill. to Christian and Stella (Bertronski) Lagoni. He was a Silver Lake resident for 13 years and was formerly of the Chicagoland area. He was united …read more.

Charles A. Lagoni — PENDING

December 22, 2016

Charles A. Lagoni, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Wabash. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake council members will now be able to share information easier and cut down on paper waste after the approval for purchasing chromebooks during the Town Council meeting held last night, Dec. 14. Two different quotes were presented to the board for the purchasing of four new chromebooks. The board approved …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 12, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, West SR 14 and South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Kimberly A. Sarasien, 31, Kendale Drive, Fort Wayne. Driver lost control of vehicle due to slippery road conditions and blowing snow and went into a ditch that was …read more.

 Michael James Niblick

December 8, 2016

Michael James Niblick, 71, Silver Lake, and formerly of Melrose Park, Ill., passed at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born Dec. 16, 1944 in Oak Park, Ill. to James F. and Maxine M. (Rogan) Niblick. He married on July 17, 1981 in Bellwood, Ill. to Shirley …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 5, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:24 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Diana L. Albert, 67, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Albert hit a parked vehicle in a parking lot. Damage up to $5,000. 3:04 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, East Center Street, west of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

Area Accidents Reports

November 28, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:04 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, East CR 400S, north of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Ashley R. Baker, 24, South CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer with her vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, South SR 19 and …read more.

David Stanley Wolfe

November 21, 2016

David Stanley Wolfe, 86, Rochester, passed away at 3:08 p.m. at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester Nov. 19, 2016. David was born Nov. 10, 1930 in Kosciusko County to Galen B. and Flossie Faye (Ulrey) Wolfe. On May 22, 1954 David married Laura Belle Aughinbaugh. In 1992 David retired from the State Highway Department after 15 years …read more.

Clayton Howard

November 9, 2016

Clayton Howard, 89, Silver Lake, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. He was born July 28, 1927 in Gunlock, Ky. to Silas & Mona (Prater) Howard. On July 1, 1946 he married Elsie Neeley.  Clayton retired from Woodcraft, Inc., North Manchester in 2001 after 15 years.  He formerly was …read more.

Sheila R. Hackworth

November 3, 2016

Sheila R. Hackworth, 53, Silver Lake, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in her residence. She was born Feb. 4, 1963 in Rush, Ky. to Tom and Betty (Reeves) Brainard Sr.  On July 14, 1984 she married David Hackworth. Sheila was a law clerk at Gloyeski Law Office and had worked at Peabody …read more.

Timothy L. Bradford

October 31, 2016

Timothy L. Bradford, 57, Silver Lake, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1959 in Warsaw to Minefee and Wilma Jean (Poe) Bradford. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1977. On June 18, 1983 he married Evelyn McKinley. Tim was a machine operator at …read more.

SILVERLAKE — During a public hearing on the 2017 Silver Lake budget, the proposed 2017 budget could mean four straight years of positive cash flows. The total general fund for 2017 comes out to around $391,000 and the proposed budget would spend around $360,000. This would leave an anticipated positive cash flow of around $27,000. “Through …read more.

Roger Lee Busz — PENDING

October 13, 2016

Roger Lee Busz, 64, Silver Lake, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw.

SILVER LAKE — The Board of Directors of the Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake want to remind patrons that all faded grave decorations must be removed by Oct. 15. Any decorations remaining after the date will be discarded. In addition, decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations will be removed as well. Fall and winter …read more.

Beverly J. Sutton

September 29, 2016

Beverly J. Sutton, Longmont, Colo., formerly of Silver Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Berthoud Living Center, Berthoud, Colo. She was born Aug. 27, 1939 in Wabash to Eldon Henry & Helen Maxine (Quinn) Gahl. Beverly retired from Control, North Manchester after 30 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, North Manchester …read more.

Loyd J. Wadkins

September 29, 2016

Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake, passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born to Nero and Minerva (Robinson) Wadkins. He married June 20, 1980 in Elwood to Kathryn Stage, she survives. Loyd was an over the road truck driver and had worked for Miller …read more.

Loyd J. Wadkins — PENDING

September 29, 2016

Loyd J. Wadkins, 60, Silver Lake passed at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at St. Joesph Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake’s council meeting was regular business before a civilian complaint. Paul Jayne was recently issued a citation for blocking a sidewalk, and Jayne had an issue with it. “If you’re going to issue me a citation for blocking a sidewalk, then at least come in and put in a sidewalk.” Jayne …read more.

SILVER LAKE — United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has approved a $14,400 Community Facility Grant to the Town of Silver Lake. The funds will be used to purchase a new police car. USDA Rural Development Indiana State Director Phil Lehmkuhler said, “Rural Development appreciates the dangerous job done by those who serve as police officers.  …read more.

Michael Scott Hayes

September 13, 2016

Michael Scott Hayes, 26, Mishawaka, formerly Silver Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s girls basketball team will host its annual fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 20 at The Igloo in Silver Lake.

Rita R. Messer — UPDATED

August 18, 2016

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at her home.

Grant Salyer — UPDATED

August 16, 2016

Grant Salyer, Silver Lake, having just celebrated his 100th birthday, passed away at 2:06 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Warsaw’s Mason Healthcare Unit where he had been a patient for only a few short months.

Rita R. Messer-PENDING

August 12, 2016

Rita R. Messer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Grant Salyer-PENDING

August 12, 2016

Grant Salyer, 100, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Silver Lake To Pursue Grant

August 11, 2016

SILVER LAKE — Flooding has been an issue in areas around Silver Lake and, as of its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, the town council is one step closer to being able to apply for a grant to fix it. A representative from Project Resources was present to explain the grant process. In all, construction …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Heath System, LLC v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,019.98 Brianna Hershberger, Rochester, $1,023.94 Barbara S. Knox, Warsaw, $1,575.30 Erika Mancilla, Warsaw, $1,948.08 Randrea T. Owens, Warsaw, $1,772.58 Keith …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: SAC Finance, Inc. v. Mark E. Anderson, Warsaw, $3,944.38 Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Tirean M. Blair, Warsaw, $4,133.94 Mark B. Dickinson, Warsaw, $4,251.61 Canterbury House Apts v. Andrew Bolinger …read more.

Lona P. Hughes

July 19, 2016

Lona P. Hughes, 86, passed peacefully to be with her Lord while a patient in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Malcom and Plina (Ousley) Prater, Lona was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., April 10, 1930. Also in Prestonsburg and on Oct. 14, 1946, she …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Citizen concerns were the main focus during regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, July 13. Under citizen comments, Ruth Bryant came before the board seeking a solution for replacing two trailers on her property that were destroyed when tree branches fell on them. Initially, Bryant hoped to replace …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Ashley Amor, Leesburg, $5,958.71 Deborah J. Avery, Warsaw, $1,752.93 Larry D. Bartley, Claypool, $2,905.85 Shawn M. Black, Warsaw, $1,088.29 Mary V. Boswell, Warsaw, $4,145.85 Alfonso …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jesse V. Avalos, Leesburg, $1,685.04 Roberta M. Hershberger, Warsaw, $2,714.96 Dan L. Shively, Warsaw, $1,179.76 Blackford Law Office v. Ashley Bender, Warsaw, $1,714.52 Warsaw Community …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. John P. Albano, Warsaw, $1,309.15 Eric S. Chizum, Warsaw, $858.22 Jasmine L. Currie, Syracuse, $2,776.12 Edward Falk, Utica, Mich., $884.20 Michelle R. Mayer, Warsaw, $774.79 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With tornado watches and at least one warning issued last evening, Wednesday, June 22, the National Weather Service says it will be a while before any confirmations can be made. According to Mark Steinwedel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, while radar picked up rotation in the southern part of the county, a careful assessment …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Days Parade featured a variety of categories of marchers, vehicles and clubs Saturday, June 18. Kosciusko County town police and fire department vehicles led the parade on Main Street. This year, the theme of the parade was “Hail to the Red, White and Blue.” Following the police and fire department …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show ended Friday, June 17, with many people taking home an award. The following were awarded: Best of Show – Wayne and Jo Ann Hansen, Wabash, 1956 Chevy 1500 Truck The following three trophies were chosen by the organization listed: Lions Club Trophy – Rick …read more.

W. Ed French

June 17, 2016

Ed French, farmer, electrician and preacher, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at his rural Silver Lake home. He was 83. He was born William Edward French Oct.7, 1932, in Kokomo, to Charles and Mamie French. He graduated from Laketon High School, where he met Elizabeth Vaudene Railsback. Smitten with the redhead, he borrowed his brother’s …read more.

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