Payton Brettell A young life so tragically lost will become a life opportunity with the development of the Payton Brettell Scholarship Fund. Payton’s parents, Nova Ann and David Brettell, are having an auction to raise money to establish a college scholarship put in his name. All of the proceeds are going to be donated in …read more.

Dana Shell The woman responsible for the death of a toddler who was in her care will serve less than one year behind bars. Dana Shell, 44, of Warsaw, was initially charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a class A felony; and reckless homicide, a class C felony. In a plea deal, …read more.

Dana Shell A babysitter who acknowledged her role in a toddler’s death has accepted a plea that could send her to prison for less than 8 years. Dana Shell, 44, of Warsaw, was initially charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a class A felony; and reckless homicide, a class C felony. She …read more.

Payton David Brettell, 18 months, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:13 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 7, 2011, in Warsaw to David Paul Sr. and Nova Ann (Ward) Brettell. Payton is survived by his parents: David Sr. and Nova Brettell, Warsaw; four brothers: David (Rochelle) Brettell Jr., …read more.