Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of upcoming Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Central Park Popa …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Audrey K. and Michael S. Eldridge, Leesburg, $504 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stephanie Helsel (Fager), Wabash, $1,494.07 Tracy (Wilson) Brainard, Wabash, $1,494.07 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Gabriel L. and Kristina Blocher, …read more.

[weaver_youtube HjbXrLiFWMw rel=0] Phase one of a construction project at Pierceton Elementary School (PES) began today. “Phase one for PES is the demolition of a couple classroom wings to make room for the new building,” said Steve Clason, superintendent of Whitko Community Schools. The classrooms being torn down once housed the first and third grade …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 6:46 p.m. Intimidation – subject displaying a handgun – reported at the 300 block of Columbia Street in Pierceton. North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Kari Lynch Band – Friday, June 20, part of the Free Park Concert Series …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

Each year at Pierceton Elementary 5th grade recognition, a student is honored with the Jamie Eppleman Award. Jamie, while a fourth-grade student at PES, was tragically killed in a car accident, along with other members of her family. Jamie was a wonderful young girl and had many great characteristics. She was very caring and respectful …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 15, 2014 Rachel Nicole Davis, 29, 6567 E. 1000 S., North Manchester, arrested for shoplifting. Bond: $2,000 surety Jeffery James Oswalt, 33, 3190 Old Colony Rd., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety Mark Alan Neal, 46, 10126 N. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 14, 6:08 p.m. South Packerton and Pierceton roads. Driver: Austin L. King, 22, North Brown Road, Columbia City. King said a red car distracted him, causing him to run off of the road and strike a fence …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 14, 2014 Timothy J. Patrick, 25, 4113 E. 100 S., Pierceton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Sebastian Elijah Hoskins, 22, 11300 N. Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $2,000 surety Jacob Reuben Gilmer, 35, 405 N. TK …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

John A. Eich, 78, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 4 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born on June 17, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Albert and Martha (Peters) Eich. He married Patricia Kantner in May 1965. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. John retired from Toledo …read more.

The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting its 7th Annual Jazz and Wine Tasting. This year, the event is being held in Brower Park, Pierceton, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 28. This highly anticipated event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3oEz_hA0KB0 rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants were held Saturday evening in the Shrine Building. In the toddler pageant for children ages 2 years old, Arriyanna McCrum of Winona Lake was crowned queen and Jensen Sands of Warsaw was king. First runner-up in the king pageant was Azariah Blue. The preschool pageant for …read more.

A Pierceton Police officer was attacked by his own dog in his own home and today, is facing a lengthy recovery. Jim Bumbaugh was home alone with the dog, a bullmastiff, and getting ready for bed when the attack occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday. Sara Bumbaugh told StaceyPageOnline.com that her father had “a great …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …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: Annie Zartman v. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

Dave Taylor first began collecting art many years ago, when he worked as a service technician for Rabb Water Systems. He found an original impressionistic painting at a garage sale. “That started my interest. It was a great painting. I realized then that I didn’t have to spend a lot of money for an original …read more.

Mrs. Ball’s fourth-grade class at Pierceton Elementary School hosted an open house in their classroom on Monday. Students each researched a famous Hoosier and shared their biographies with parents, grandparents and other guest in the community.

Pierceton Elementary students enjoyed a fun filled field day on Tuesday before school dismisses today for their summer vacation. Many parents helped work different stations which included track and field events, a basketball competition, a hockey station, bubbles for the younger students, soccer, softball and an obstacle course. Students were then treated to fresh fruit …read more.

Shana Patel of Pierceton will be competing for the title of Miss Indiana beginning June 15 in Zionsville. Three nights of preliminary competition for the titles of Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen 2014 will culminate in the final competition June 21. Fans, friends and family can help assure their favorite contestant secures a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, June 2, 1:38 a.m. South 275 East near East 225 South, Warsaw. Driver: James W. Crace, 25, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Crace was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to stop at the intersection. …read more.

Shirley Lou Kreger, 84, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Mason’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Ind. On May 14, 1930, she was born in Pierceton to Lewis and Anna (Rhodes) Jones. A lifetime resident of Pierceton, Shirley was a graduate of Pierceton High School, class of 1948. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Island Vibe – Friday, May 30, part of the Free Park Concert Series Spike’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 28, 2014 Paul D. McCarthy, 33, 114 N. Third St. Apt. B, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended and failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,500 cash Michael Barnfield, 40, 2920 Alexander St., Fort Wayne, arrested for OWI with a …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested Tuesday, for allegedly selling marijuana to undercover Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers. Raymond Manuel Ramos, 20, Pierceton, was arrested and preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana on Tuesday at approximately 1:11 p.m. Kosciusko County D.T.F. Officers stated that undercover units had made previous purchases of marijuana from Ramos. Ramos …read more.

The third grade students from Pierceton Elementary and South Whitley Elementary held their annual Pen Pal Picnic at the Pierceton Park on Friday, May 23. They have been writing to each other all year. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed getting to know each other and playing together. This is the first time …read more.

The Monroe School is holding a reunion from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at the Pierceton Elementary School gym. In 1917, Monroe was one of six small schools in Monroe Township that was consolidated into Monroe Consolidated Schools. A new building was built  on land located on 600 South and State …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 25, 4:09 a.m. South 1300 West near West 700 South, Mentone. Driver: Jennifer L. Hyser, 36, East SR 14, Claypool. Hyser ran off the side of the road and struck a utility pole. She failed a field …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 25, 2014 Kevin Wayne Wilson, 26, 2303 Fairfax Rd., Indianapolis, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 cash Michael John Motes, 29, 5252 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, Ill., arrested for OWI per se. Bond: $15,000 surety Alexis Casasola Pantaleon, 20, 2441 W. 250 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Advanced Equity Inc. v. John Sigsbee, Goshen, $1,533.65 American General Financial v. Robert A. Brandon, Warsaw, $6,630.44 Art Gakstatter v. Danny and Tiffany Taylor, Jonesboro, $6,094 Blackford Law …read more.

Last Saturday, in the little town of Pierceton, three churches came together at Bethel Baptist Church to raise the roof on a new addition. It was the second addition at the church in 5 years. “It’s an exciting time for Bethel,” said Pastor Jim Baughman. “A congregation of approximately 100, when at times there were only …read more.

UPDATE: A 19-year-old North Webster man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle which resulted in a head-on collision near Pierceton last night. It happened at 10:45 p.m. on SR 13 just south of CR 150 North. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies who investigated the crash, Cody Stuckman, 19, was southbound, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 19, 2014 Lucas Jeffery Wilhelm, 32, 8280 E. U.S. 30 Lot 43, Pierceton, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 cash May 18, 2014 Branden Drew Beatty, 36, 8276 E. Backwater Rd., North Webster, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction. Bond: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. A 1994 blue Buick LeSabre, registered to Cindy Williams of Warsaw, was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Monday, May 19, 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to a report …read more.

Pierceton Elementary  School Principal, Nathan Polston introduces Mrs. Carissa Jackson, art and music teacher, at the kindergarten and first grades music and art program Thursday evening. The group displayed the art projects they made in the commons area and then parents and grandparents moved to the gym where the group sang “If It Walks Like …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events here. Warsaw Warsaw Community High …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Erinn Pinnick, Warsaw, $4,244.94 Canterbury House Apartments v. Joshua Slone, Warsaw, $2,753.75 Luz Colon, Warsaw, $2,782.12 Fort Wayne Neurology v. Basilio Ramirez, …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Susan Karczewski uploaded her first YouTube video during this past year. Within four months, the demonstration on how to make a wire wrapped pendant necklace had garnered over 20,000 views. “I had always wanted to do a book on jewelry making,” said Karczewski, who has been teaching jewelry making techniques for over 20 years at both …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 13, 2014 Thomas Arthur See, 27, 761 S. Warbler Ln., Warsaw, arrested for OWI misdemeanor and domestic battery. Bond: $550 cash May 12, 2014 Richard David Johnson, 45, 109 E. Baltimore St. Apt. 2, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended with …read more.

[weaver_youtube IodZa7B15ew rel=0] On Monday, the Pierceton Hayseeds, a Kosciusko County Fair 4H group comprised of kids grades 3-12, met at Rodger and Sue Studebaker’s farm in Pierceton for the annual Hayseeds Mini Farm. Alpacas, geese, sheep, goats, kittens and more were all in attendance for both preschool and kindergarten students from Pierceton and South Whitley schools …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 11, 10:56 p.m. EMS B61 Lane near EMS B61C Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Andrew L. Gottschalk, 23, EMS B611 Lane, Warsaw. Gottschalk’s vehicle left the edge of the roadway, struck a mailbox, hit a utility pole and continued …read more.

Carl L. Morrison, 74, of Claypool, Ind., passed away at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014, in his residence. On Oct. 1, 1938, he was born in Pierceton, Ind., to Walter and Irene Morrison. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Carl was united in marriage to Avadean Allen on April 9, 1976, in …read more.

Pierceton Elementary PTO hosted over 500 people at their Mornings for Mom event held Friday. Students and their guest were served a selection of breakfast items such as Danish, donut holes, yogurt, fruit, bagel breakfast pizza, juice and coffee. Moms that filled out surveys for the PTO were entered into a drawing to win a …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 9, 2014 Jesse J. Alamos, 25, 714 N. West St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior. Bond: $300 cash Joshua Scott Jennings, 33, 10402 S. SR 15 Lot 24, Silver Lake, arrested for battery. No bond Jay Wesley …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Performing Arts Center Jazz in the Night/Drum Enchanted Evening – Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. …read more.

Bryan Frush Initially arrested for allegedly brutally beating a victim during a robbery, two brothers recently had their cases settled in Superior Court I. Brothers Bryan E. Frush, 26, and Austin John Frush, 19, both of 109 E. Elm St., Pierceton, were arrested in October, accused of robbing a man of $20 and marijuana and beating him. The …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: Argent Healthcare Financial v. Mary McNeely, Warsaw, $128.98 Coral Amspaugh-Topolski v. Chris Skinner, Milford, $3,353.67 Fort Wayne Neurological v. Lorraine A. Maggart, Warsaw, $365.84 Fort Wayne Neurosurgery …read more.

S. Richard Ellison, 94, of Kosciusko County, Ind.,, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, in his residence. On Sept. 10, 1919, he was born in Huntington County, Ind., to Samuel Edward and Ida Mae (Gesaman) Ellison. He was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Penn on Feb. 16, 1945, in Huntington, Ind. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 5, 4:03 a.m. Battery reported at the 300 block of High Street in Silver Lake. Sunday, May 4, 12:24 p.m. Trespassing reported at 5500 block of Woodland Lane in Warsaw. Sunday, May 3, 11:53 a.m. Officers responded …read more.

Kosciusko County and Warsaw Drug Task Force Officers arrested three individuals on various drug charges, Thursday, after locating a meth lab north of Pierceton. Officers with the Warsaw Drug Task Force and Kosciusko County Drug Task Force went to the address of 2186 North, County Road 850 East in an attempt to execute an arrest …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Haciendo, Warsaw Thursday, May 1 through Monday, May 5, Live music: Scratch …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: Alan Kado v. Stacy Richardson, Warsaw, $605.48 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jamie M. Brainard, Warsaw, $2,089.10 Reginald Gibbs, Warsaw, $5,121.71 Annie and Chad Zartman v. Elizabeth …read more.

Bertha Mae Frame, 63, of Pierceton, Ind., and formerly of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away at 3:24 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Dec. 17, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Samuel Layton and Gertrude Griffin. On Dec. 31, 1980, she married John Eugene Frame. She was a faithful and loving wife, …read more.

Gregory Earl Rex, 60, of Russell Springs, Ky., passed away April 23, 2014, in his home.  He was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Ligonier, Ind., to Richard Ralph Rex and Earlis Mowat Rex.  He graduated from West Noble in 1974, where he played football for 4 years as an offensive guard and defensive; and wrestled …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, April 26, 8:37 p.m. Theft reported at the 5700 block of Woodland Lane in Warsaw. A 15-foot red canoe was taken. Friday, April 25, 9:26 a.m. Hit and run reported at 2400 block of 800 West near U.S. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, April 27, 2:33 a.m. North 575 East near East 150 North, Warsaw. Driver: Lacey L. Savage, 33, Mid Lake Drive, North Webster. Savage swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road, and rolled the vehicle. Savage declined …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 26, 2014 Darryl A. Fields, 47, 1216 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety Jeremy Lee Young, 40, 7146 E. 1000 N., Syracuse, arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Lisa Marie …read more.

PIERCETON – The fourth annual Nora Stephens charity golf outing is set for May 10 at Little Bighorn Golf Club. The event, which will raise money for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund in honor of Stephens, has raised thousands of dollars to support those afflicted with cancer in the county. Stephens lost her battle …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Alan E. Roberson v. Tyler J. Bolling, Auburn, $3,039.14 Culver Development Corp. v. Debra Merrill, Nappanee, $1,594 Jesse Messier, Nappanee, $1,594 Allen Slabaugh, Nappanee, $1,594 Robert Stout, …read more.

Charles Robert Collier, 93, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away sitting in his favorite chair at home at 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1921, in Pierceton, Ind., to Treve F. Collier and Eileen (Miller) Collier. On Feb. 14, 1946, he was married in Warsaw, Ind., …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Spring Test N Tune Truck and Tractor Pulls, Saturday, April 26, 10 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 21, 2014 John Floyd Stevens Jr., 40, 3104 E. Wooster Rd. Lot 37, Pierceton, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. No bond Joshua Scott Kierstead, 24, 244 S. Vine St., Marion, arrested for failure to appear on a D …read more.

Joan M. Freel, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. On Aug. 31, 1937, she was born in Huntington County, Ind., to Leroy and Bertha (Buss) Harris. She was united in marriage to James Freel on Nov. 20, 1955, in Huntington, who survives. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, April 19, 9:25 p.m. SR 13 and East 600 South, Pierceton. Driver: Curtis L. Sibert, 55, East 700 South, Claypool. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Saturday, April 19, 2:31 p.m. Country Club Road near East 400 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, April 20, 10:38 a.m. Criminal mischief – slashed tires – reported at 3700 block of West Old 30 in Warsaw. Sunday, April 20, 11:40 a.m. Burglary reported at 3700 block West Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Several electronic …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, April 16, 7:59 p.m. Officers were contacted in regards to a runaway in the 13800 block of North 400 West Milford. Wednesday, April 16, 12:18 p.m. A Pierceton woman reported the violation of a protective order. Wednesday, April …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Credit Bureau Collection Services v. Jerry and Lottie D. Farmer, Winona Lake, $827.84 Cynthia Miller v. Larry and Tina Mcaffoose, Nappanee, $863.72 FR Syracuse v. Angela Hamilton, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 14, 2014 Stacy Brett Pease, 44, 259 EMS R4 Ln., Pierceton, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond: $550 cash Dallas Lynn Deckys, 33, 416 1/2 W. Main St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for battery. No …read more.

John M. Arter, 63, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Parkview Oaks, Columbia City, Ind. In addition to spending time with his family, John enjoyed numerous other things. He loved vacationing all over to places like Mexico and Jamaica, but his favorite was his trip to Key West …read more.

Here is the event listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw CCAC Spring Challenge Baseball Tourney Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Adults: $5-1 Day, …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: Beth A. Stockdale v. Eric Baker, Silver Lake, $1,094 Garry Miller v. James Double, Syracuse, $3,875.66 George’s Grain Farm Inc. v. Rebecca Grall, $1,142.51 Kathy Pharis, Tippecanoe, …read more.

Students at Pierceton Elementary were educated on fire safety this week by Captain Dave Meadows of the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He enlightened students on ways of preventing fires, what to do if you have a fire, where to call if you need assistance in an emergency and how important it is to know your …read more.

Owners of state-inspected meat and poultry plants now have the opportunity to expand their markets to customers across state lines. Today, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to join the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement program. Under CIS, approved meat plants may ship products outside of …read more.

On Friday, U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. and Indiana State Representative Tim Brown, M.D. announced stops on their “Hoosier Healthcare Tour,” a statewide tour to discuss the status of health and healthcare in Indiana. Drs. Bucshon and Brown plan to visit nine different cities over the course of 2 weeks, and will host 11 private …read more.

Clyde R. Leedy, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, at Hospice House of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Fla. He was born on May 16, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to William R. and Hulda S. (Volmerding) Leedy. He graduated in 1955 from North Side High School …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to our attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected]. Warsaw Saturday, April 12 – The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting an Easter …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, April 7, 4:40 a.m. Burglary attempt by two subjects reported at 6800 block of South 700 East in Pierceton. Subjects shot at victim while fleeing the scene. Sunday, April 6, 1:23 p.m. A turkey collided with a truck …read more.

Gary K. O’Dell, 69, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 11:01 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Ind. On Aug. 12, 1944, he was born in Imboden, Ark., to Sidney L. and Madge (Smith) O’Dell. A lifelong resident of Pierceton, Ind., he graduated from Pierceton High School in 1963. Gary served …read more.

Evelyn Wittig, 82, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014, at her home. She was born on Sept. 12, 1933, in East Chicago, Ind., to Lucian and Jennie (Zebrewska) Napwocki. She graduated from Washington High School in East Chicago, Ind., and was married on Jan. 5, 1952, in East Chicago, Ind., to Robert …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: A&B Fabricating v. Christopher Hall, Goshen, $809.97 The Collection Company v. Ryan Lenfestey, Warsaw, $520.75 Tracey Miner, Pierceton, $1,635.95 Colliers Heating & Air v. Tara Prater, Silver …read more.

  The second and third grade students of Pierceton Elementary held their Spring Art and Music Program on April 1. The students displayed their art projects in the commons area and then preformed songs such as “Animal Crackers In My Soup,” “Let It Go” and “Dynamite” in the gym.  

Pierceton firefighters responded to a report of an electrical fire at 204 W. Walnut St., at about 11:45 a.m. today. Although a full assist from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called for, the fire was under control within minutes. According to county records, the home is owned by Donald and Linda Chilson of Reed City, Mich. …read more.

Pierceton Elementary kindergarten open house for the 2014-2015 school year will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Anyone planning to send their child to kindergarten in August should plan to attend this informative meeting. Along with meeting teachers and seeing the classrooms, vision exams will be provided by the Pierceton …read more.

Pierceton American Legion Post 258 will sponsor an Easter egg hunt beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the ball park in Pierceton. Children ages 1-12 are welcome to participate. There will be three separate hunts for different age groups: 1-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-12 years.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 31, 2014 Jason Wayne Rohrer, 30, 665 Walter Way Apt. F, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300 cash John David Wright, 43, 106 N. Main St., Milford, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $1,000 cash John …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 30, 2014 Daniel Leonard Palombizio, 25, 1 Cambridge Ct., Michigan City, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction and possession of marjiuana. Bond: $750 cash Michael Valenziano Binstock, 52, 3271 W. Hill Dr., Columbia City, arrested for OWI with a BAC …read more.

Harvest Community Church, on First Street in Pierceton, will offer a country breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5. Menu items will include biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, apples, hash browns, drinks and much more. A free will offering will be accepted for the meal.

Ranae Sue (Curtis) Garber, 54, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014, surrounded by her family. She battled melanoma for six months. She was born April 27, 1959, in Warsaw, Ind., to Gale and Sue (Utter) Curtis. On June 28, 1980, she married Frank D. Garber Jr., who survives. She …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: Green and Cates v. Harold Chandler, Charleston, W. Va., $1,722.68 Harkless Bend Condo Assc. v. Joanna Merriman, Goshen, $6,094 Helvey & Associates v. Cassandra K. Kent, Silver …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 26, 2014 Sam Allen Morton, 36, 515 E. Grove St., Mishawaka, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $1,500 cash Johnnie Franklin May, 57, 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 Lot 623, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash Lisa Ann Hite, …read more.

Joyce Pinkerton, 69, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away on March 24, 2014, in her home. She was born on Jan. 1, 1945, in Conway, Ark., to William and Virgie (Bishop) Garrison. On May 24, 2001, she married Doug Pinkerton who survives. She is survived by her son: Alan Price; her daughter: Laura Washburn; a stepson: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 23, 12:50 p.m. Columbia Street near Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Ziyan Chen, 27, Walter Way, Warsaw; and Antonia T. Martinez, 22, West Street, Warsaw. Chen drove through a stop sign causing a collision with Martinez. Damages: up …read more.

North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens reports the cause of a fire is still being investigated that destroyed a 1,344 square foot garage, owned by Lanny Scott, at 63 EMS B5 Lane, North Webster. The fire department was notified of the fire at 5:31 a.m. today. Two pet dogs that were kept in the garage …read more.

Pierceton Lions Club is hosting its second annual “Souper Bowl” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Pierceton Community Building. The community is invited to taste many varieties of homemade soups and vote for their favorite. The event will also include a bake sale and extensive display of Lion Club activities. …read more.

Nashville’s Papa Jack, local musician Douglas Haines and Pottsie’s Pastime Band of Columbia City are prepping for a March 29 benefit to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Train Depot in Pierceton, the concert will get underway. Appetizers and a $4 margarita bar, $5 Long Island Ice …read more.

Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson announced Warsaw residents Debbie Yingling and Elizabeth Mobarak have been elected to serve on the Beaman Home Board of Directors. The two recently completed the board orientation program and attended their first Board meeting in March. Yingling is chief financial officer at Paragon Medical in Pierceton. She and her husband, John, …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: Annie Zartman v. Steven Prater and Stephanie Shafer, Pierceton, $404 Patty Sweet, Warsaw, $589 Zachary Woodcock, Warsaw, $1,389 Canterbury House Apartment v. Joan and Thomas Brown, Warsaw, …read more.