Samuel E. Bowman, 67, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 1, 1946, in Marion, Ind., to Enoch and Fern (Addison) Davis. At 10 months old, he was adopted by Gail R. and Betty (Weicht) Bowman. He lived in the Pierceton/North Webster area most of …read more.

Penny R. Linn, 50 of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN. On Aug. 4, 1963, she was born to Paul and Pat (Lightfoot) Johnston in Warsaw, Indiana. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Penny was employed at DePuy until 2010 and …read more.

A Pierceton man said he may have suffered a medical condition, such as a seizure, which rendered him unaware that he may have exposed himself to three juvenile girls. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call at about 9:34 p.m. Wednesday referencing a man who had exposed and fondled his genitalia to three girls …read more.

Wildstock 2, a day full of music and fun to benefit animals that are rehabilitated at Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rescue And Rehabilitation Center, is coming Saturday, Aug. 17. Seven’s Heaven is a non-profit animal rescue and rehabilitation center located near Pierceton. Orphaned, injured and abandoned wildlife, as well as displaced domestic, farm and even exotic …read more.

Pierceton Days begins Friday with vendors opening their booths at noon and Beer’s and Jessop’s Company carnival rides beginning. Among the events kicking off the weekend event is the Pierceton Farmers Market. The Pierceton Farmers Market will be set up in front of The Old Train Depot from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and …read more.

“If you like country, bluegrass, western music – you’re going to like it,” says Laurie Schotz. “If you like Patsy Cline, you’re coming.” Schotz is talking about the upcoming production of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, put on by her company Best Schotz Productions. The show, held in conjunction with the Heirloom Tomato Festival, …read more.

[weaver_youtube B2b-DCK3Kf0 rel=0] PIERCETON – When Frankton needed a play, it made several. And for its efforts, a state title. Frankton trailed Plymouth for most of the 12-U Town & Country baseball championship, but came up huge on three occasions to rally for a 5-4 win in stunning fashion Monday night. Trailing 3-1 in the …read more.

A long weekend of baseball in three communities will have teams from five little leagues battling Monday night for the right to Town & Country state titles. Pierceton is hosting the 12-U baseball tourney, and will have the two top seeds meeting for the hardware. Top seed Plymouth, after losing to Alexandria in the first …read more.

Three age groups are currently working through its respective Town & Country baseball tournaments this weekend. All three tourneys began Thursday and will conclude Monday night with championship games at three different sites. Pierceton is hosting the 12-U state finals, and in first round games, the top seed Plymouth were upset by Alexandria, 7-6, while …read more.

Renis Baldridge, 75, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 11:57 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, in her home. She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Henry and Nona (Ousley) Bradley. She lived in Kosciusko County since 1955 after moving from Kentucky. On June 14, 1955, she married Arthur Baldridge in Prestonsburg. She …read more.

Edwin O. Smith, 53, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013, in his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to  Edwin O. and Marie (Pastore) Smith. He worked at the Eppley Airfield and Chesterfield Bar both in Omaha, Neb., also worked for Bay Exterminators, New York City. Edwin was …read more.

Kenneth L. Wright, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday July 23, 2013, at Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Ind. On Oct. 11, 1936, Kenneth was born to James F. and Leah (Warren) Wright in Peru, Ind. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., residing in the Pierceton area. …read more.

PIERCETON – Little Bighorn Golf Course will host a benefit golf scramble to help a local baseball player realize a dream. Kameron Salazar of Syracuse is one of 12 players from Indiana selected to represent the 10-U All-State Team at the 2013 Play The Turf All-State games in Jacksonville, Ill. The games, which will take …read more.

Whitko Community Schools announces their plans to move forward with the renovations at South Whitley Elementary School and the construction of a new Pierceton Elementary School. The Board of School Trustees held their 1028 Hearing on June 17 during their regular board meeting. The next step was to wait 30 days for any objections to the …read more.

A proposed gas station and truck plaza in Pierceton will go before the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, Aug. 13. If approved, it would be only the second semi-refueling station between Fort Wayne and Plymouth. WEIHE Engineering firm out of Indianapolis has developed a plan for the Speedway complex, proposed to sit …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4Pn_cIctB8o rel=0] PIERCETON – The championship game of the Town & Country 10-U baseball semi-state tournament held at the Pierceton youth league ball diamonds pitted towns familiar with one another. Nappanee, unbeaten in its run to the final, took on a once-beaten Plymouth team Monday night in the title tilt. Plymouth gave the home …read more.

PIERCETON – After working its way back from a second round loss, Plymouth have earned a spot in the championship round of the 10-U Junior Semi-state baseball tournament at Pierceton. The boys in red will have a tall task on its hands as Nappanee is also in the final, and the black and red have …read more.

[weaver_youtube QGQPyi9KJTE rel=0] PIERCETON – The Pierceton ball diamonds have been buzzing for several days and will continue to do so as the Town & Country baseball tournament carries on this weekend for the Senior District 11 12-U teams. The eight-team tournament began Thursday night with a pair of games followed by two more games …read more.

Irene Benson, 73, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, in I.U. Health Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind. On Sept. 22, 1939, she was born in South Bend, Ind., to Nicholas and Irene (Kovacs) Borsodi. Irene was raised in South Bend and then she moved to Kosciusko County, Ind., in the late 1960’s. She was …read more.

[weaver_youtube GnCI7wwP5cs] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants got underway this morning and crowned a preschool division king and queen and a Little Miss Queen and her court. Three boys and four girls were entered in the preschool pageant for those ages 3-4 years old. They were Charlie McSherry, the son of Jason and …read more.

J.C. Napier, 83, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, in his residence. On Dec. 5, 1929, he was born in Keokee, Va., to Milton and Beatrice (Stewert) Napier. He married Kaylene (England) Johnson on May 29, 1977, in North Judson, Ind., who survives. JC was born and raised in …read more.

Next week in Zionsville, nearly 60 young women from all over the state of Indiana will compete for the titles of Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. Shana Patel of Pierceton is Miss Kosciusko County and will be competing for the Miss Indiana title. She is 20 years old, a graduate of Whitko High School …read more.

William ‘Bill’ Morgan, 56, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Mason Health and Rehab Center of Warsaw. He graduated from high school in California, moved to Illinois in the early 1990s, and has been a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past five years moving to Pierceton …read more.

Maurice Warner, 82, Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 2:34 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born March 29, 1931, to Walter and Agnes (Hardman) Warner in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County, Ind. He graduated from Sidney High School, Sidney, Ind., in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, June 4, 12:15 a.m. Virginia Sleighter reported a small trash fire at a neighbor’s residence in the 3100 block of East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Monday, June 3, 10:26 p.m. Officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the …read more.

The 2013 Pierceton Market kicks off the summer season on Friday with vendors selling produce, crafts, antiques and other flea market goods. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday, May 31 to Oct. 25, and is sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and the park board. For questions, or …read more.

A Pierceton liquor store was robbed this morning by a man brandishing a knife, but police were quick to find and arrest the suspect. Pierceton Police, along with other local, county and Indiana State police officers converged at the Pierceton Discount Package Liquor store, 101 S. First St., at 11:37 a.m. today after receiving a …read more.

Pierceton’s Cub Scout Pack 3761 collected over a trailer full of items for the tornado victims of Moore, Okla. The scouts asked for donations last week and a trip was made to deliver the items over the weekend. “The community did an amazing job of showing their support for people that they didn’t know, but …read more.

This morning’s rain showers are prompting changes in Memorial Day events throughout the county. At Oakwook Cemetery in Warsaw, the ceremony will now be held moved indoors to accommodate the public. Services will take place beginning at 10:55 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel. The annual services will be conducted by John C. Peterson Post …read more.

The Whitko High School Class of 2022 met for the first time all together on May 17 at the Pierceton Park in Pierceton for the annual Pen Pal Picnic. These third graders from Mrs. Gawthrop’s Class, Mrs. Kinney’s Class, and Mrs. Mohr’s Class at South Whitley Elementary School and Mr. Fitzsimmons’ Class, Mrs. Garber’s Class, and Mrs. Underhill’s Class at …read more.

Cub Scout Pack 3761 from Pierceton is planning to take a truck and trailer full of supplies down to the people of Oklahoma who were affected by Monday’s devastating tornadoes. The scouts are asking the community, churches, friends, families and local businesses to help with donations such of water (jugs or bottled), toiletries, clothes, shoes, …read more.

Three students from Pierceton Elementary School were honored with awards at the Northeast Indiana Regional Science Fair held at IPFW. Jordyn Leininger, 8 years old and a PES second-grader, is the daughter of Thad and Rochelle Leininger. She was awarded Regional Winner at the Northeast Indiana Science Fair held at IPFW. Her experiment was entitled …read more.

With Memorial Day soon upon us, David and Sally Reuter thought it a great time to honor soldiers and veterans. The Reuter’s are members of the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and presented a plan at one of the meetings of which the chamber offered to purchase the flags. Their son, Benjamin C. Reuter is in Afghanistan and …read more.

Barbara J. Hawn, 76, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, in her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Staton and Tereva May (Moody) Osburn. On Oct. 12, 1953, she married Alden VanNess. Her second marriage was to James Hawn in April 1973. Barbara …read more.

Memorial Day weekend is so far shaping up for decent weather and that will be a blessing for the many activities slated to take place throughout the county. The weekend fun begins Saturday with Milford Fest. The day full of events will include a pancake breakfast, car show, kids games and community-wide garage sales. (See …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed late Sunday night after crashing his moped and was then struck by a passing vehicle. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators are trying to determine why Brandon D. Hollon, 23, lost control of his moped in the 5000 block of Pierceton Road, and crashed. Hollon was traveling west on the road …read more.

One person initially said to be suffering from severe head trauma after being hit by a vehicle, has died. Scanner traffic at about 10:10 p.m. indicated at least one person on a bike was struck by a vehicle in the area of 5918 E. Pierceton Rd., Pierceton. Lutheran Air was requested to fly to the …read more.

The Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show will feature motorcycles from all manufacturers and from many countries from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow Brower Park, 105. E Market St. Owners from all over Indiana, southern Michigan and Ohio will bring their motorcycles to compete with the best for trophies, the respect of many riders and the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NskJS3JD_Y] One person was detained following what was initially reported as a drive-by shooting in Warsaw. Warsaw Police were called to the American Legion, 301 N. Buffalo St., at about 8:30 p.m. where a male suspect in a gold or tan colored Ford F150 pickup truck reportedly drove through the alley and shot at …read more.

Bobby L. Brown, 66 of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, in his daughter’s residence. On Sept. 27, 1946, he was born in Martin, Ky., to Robert and Sally (Ousley) Brown. He married JoAnne Rogers on June 8, 2008. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2010. Living most …read more.

Shear Elegance hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new store at 402 N. First Street, Pierceton. Shear Elegance is a full-service salon that is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,  2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. They are closed on Wednesday and …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 12, 10:26 p.m. A woman reported an attempted fraud against a senior citizen. Sunday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Officers were called to West Main Street for an individual threatening suicide. Saturday, May 11, 7:50 p.m. Rachel Chalmers reported the …read more.

Lois B. Harris, 83, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Aug. 2, 1929, in Oshkosh, Wisc., to John Bertus “Bert” and Florence (Bonnett) Mitchell. She grew up in the Hobart / Ainsworth, Ind., areas and graduated in …read more.

Dear Editor, The Village at Winona recently had Lifeline Youth and Family Services come out and volunteer for a few hours at The Village. The boys spent the morning pulling weeds, picking up trash and cutting back bushes. The boys from Lifeline worked really hard and were very respectful. We are excited to have Lifeline …read more.

“We have kids in this facility who are hopeless. And if you’ve never been hopeless, you can’t imagine what it’s like,” said Mark Terrell CEO of Lifeline Youth and Family Services Inc. which operates Pierceton Woods Academy. “Our goal here is to help them be the men they are supposed to be and give them …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Stump’s L.P. Gas as Chamber Member of the Month for April 2013.Stump’s L.P. Gas, 6925 E. 200 S.,  Pierceton, have served the community since 1978. Their main business is bulk propane delivery for residential and commercial/industrial. They also sell cylinder filling. The …read more.

The Lakeland Art Association, 107 N First St. in Pierceton, features different artists and themes each month. Through the month of May, the gallery will host their Spring Show with a Cinco de Mayo theme. The Gallery is open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday. It is not just an art gallery, but also a …read more.

Robert “Bob” L. Lashley , 66, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born April 7, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Joann (Gaughn) Lashley Sr. He moved to the area in 1985 from Ohio. Bob retired from Dana Corporation in 2000. A U.S. …read more.

The Lions Academy Martial Arts Association invites you to attend a Golf Scramble at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19. The event will be held at Little Bighorn Golf Course located at 5179 E. Old Rd. 30, Pierceton. Cost of attendance is $50 per person in a team of four people. The event is open to …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, April 29, 1:29 a.m. SR 15 and U.S. 30. Driver: Marcus D. Croy, 28, Spring Street, Fort Wayne. Croy was northbound on SR 15 when he fell asleep. His truck struck the concrete median of the highway. He was taken …read more.

Whitko Community Schools announces a Title I Parent Feedback Night on Monday, April 29. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the event will take place at the Whitko Administration Building, 432 S. First St., Pierceton. Parents of students at Pierceton Elementary School and Title 1 students at South Whitley Elementary School, are welcome to come …read more.

Pierceton Fire Department will be holding its annual fish and tenderloin fry on Saturday, April 20. The fish and tenderloin fry begins at 4 p.m. at the fire station and will continue until it is sold out.

James Oscar Merritt, 83, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 12:55 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Marion VA Medical Center, Marion, Ind. He was a farmer and drove a truck for over 28 years for Wabash Alloys in Wabash, Ind. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1949 and then joined the U.S. …read more.

The Lakeland Art Association will be holding its annual juried art show soon and is encouraging area artists to participate. The show is open to all with few exceptions. The prospectus, explaining the rules for this year’s competition, is available by calling 574-594-9950 or at the LAA Gallery, 107 N. First St., Pierceton. Gallery hours …read more.

The students in Kathy Wright’s class at Pierceton Elementary School have enjoyed a lake in their classroom this year. Each year the students, with the help of students and staff from Grace College, get to learn about lake habitats and animals. This program is funded through Kosciusko Lakes and Streams and Paragon Medical. The first …read more.

For the second time this week, Pierceton Fire Department was called to 3773 E. 500 S. for a field fire. Today, officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were also called to the scene. The fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. and resulted in Pierceton calling for a full assist from Sidney Fire Department …read more.

Doris Marie Kubacki, 88, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind., surrounded by her loving sons who adored her. She was born July 19, 1924, in Jackson, Mich., to William E. and Sophia (Anderson) Ax. On May 6, 1950, she was united in marriage to Leon …read more.

Nancy Ellen Booth, 67, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 12:40 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, in her residence. Born June 28, 1945 in Warsaw, Ind., she was a daughter of Mary Ellen (Hawkins) Mowrey of Pierceton and the late John Frederick Mowrey. A resident of Pierceton for most of her life, Nancy was a …read more.

Pierceton Elementary School will hold kindergarten roundup at 6 p.m. April 17, in the school cafeteria. The meeting is expected to last approximately one hour. Students going into kindergarten must be 5 years old by Aug. 1. Eric Speicher, school principal, will begin by greeting new students and parents. Information will be distributed and times assigned …read more.

Pierceton Elementary School has been running contests to see who can bring in the most box tops and labels for education. This year’s winners are Gavin Gibson, who won a $10 gift certificate to the school store for box tops, and Ryan Kreft, who won a book for labels. Mrs. Underhill, was is in charge …read more.

Bethel Baptist Church of Pierceton is having a special Teacher Appreciation at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17.  Teachers and staff of Pierceton Elementary School will be honored as guests and given a special gift. Other teachers from other area schools are also welcome. Pastor Jim Baughman said the congregation will also be praying for and …read more.

A Pierceton man who was driving drunk in August 2011 and seriously injured a woman, has thus far avoided being sentenced for his crime, but his attorney says it is due to insurance issues. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department information, Andrew Peters, 29, was operating while intoxicated in August 2011. His vehicle crossed the …read more.

Maxine R. Williamson, 91, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Milford, Ind. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 52 years where she was a homemaker and attended Morris Chapel United Methodist Church of Warsaw, Ind. Maxine was …read more.

A ham and beans and greens dinner is being held today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until sold out) at Harvest Community Church, Pierceton. The dinner is a benefit for the church, which has land but needs money to build a new facility. The dinner is being held at the church’s temporary location …read more.

Pierceton Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were called at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday to SR 13 and Shoop Road where a crash occurred resulting in one victim being ejected from a vehicle. Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department released information this morning noting the victim, Michael T. Maskow, 37, of Cromwell, was …read more.

In recent months the Kosciusko County Commissioners have been approached by Pierceton residents voicing their concerns over the Pierceton Woods Academy. Today, the three-member board signed a letter to Indiana State Representatives asking that they evaluate the facility. Commissioner Bob Conley said, “We’re asking them to take the bull by the horns and do something …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: An incomplete report was provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department due to a computer problem. The initial name of the person flown in serious condition was incorrect. The following is the corrected information.) Blood test results are pending as the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team continues its investigation into a single …read more.

Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to have caused an early morning crash that critically injured a Larwill man. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded at 12:36 a.m. today to the intersection of SR 14 and Packerton Road where Jeffery Reiff, 25, was ejected from his vehicle after it struck an embankment, …read more.

Saturday will mark a somber anniversary for the Village of Palatine, Ill., as they remember three firefighters killed in the line of duty. In the early morning hours of Feb. 23, 1973, Warren Ahlgrim, Richard Freeman and John Wilson were among the first on the scene of a fire at the Ben Franklin variety store …read more.

William E. Shepherd, 66, of Barbee Lake, Leesburg, Ind., passed away Monday Feb. 18, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. William was born on Aug. 3, 1946, to William and Sarah (Collins) Shepherd in Floyd County, Ky. He was a Kosciusko County resident after moving here in 1968. William married Claudia Whitaker on …read more.

J. Randy Baldridge, 53, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 8:57 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born April 2, 1959, in Warsaw, to Arthur and Renis (Bradley) Baldridge. On Feb. 24, 1996, married Jane Shepherd in Pierceton, Ind. He lived his entire life in Kosciusko County. Randy …read more.

The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce invites you from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, to attend a jazz and wine tasting hosted at The Old Train Depot. Those interested in making a Reservation may call 260-479-9615. Cost of attendance is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Best Schotz Productions in Pierceton will be …read more.

During the county attorney’s report at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, president of the board Ron Truex asked attorney Mike Miner to discuss the county’s options for Pierceton Woods Academy. The juvenile detention center located in Pierceton has become an issue for many town residents there who feel the facility needs to get a …read more.

At 3 p.m. April 19, the Pierceton PNC Bank will be closing its doors. The branch, which is located at 111 First St., stated that they will be moving all customer information as well possibly relocating several Pierceton employees to the Warsaw PNC locations. According to PNC Corporate Office Official Amy Vargo, the bank announced …read more.

  A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of new the business Wicks & Sticks, was recently held at the location, 122 First St., Pierceton. Wicks & Sticks offers a variety of products like tea-light warmers, candle warmers and crocks, room sprays, diffusers, potpourri, T-shirts and more. Pictured in the photo, from left, are Becky …read more.

[weaver_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZm0qrJvOFY rel=0]   When Tracy Landis was told two dogs had been dumped off in a wooded area near Ridinger Lake to fend for themselves, she was sickened. Her despair only intensified in the days that would follow. As last week’s temperatures were dipping into the single digits and wind chills bottomed out at …read more.

Roger Leedy, 72, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in his residence. He was born on Sept. 25, 1940, to Raymond and Velma (Gebert) Leedy. He married Carol Reed on March 16, 1974, in Akron, Ind. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He served in the U.S. …read more.

Stanley F. Kistler, 77, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Ind. Born on Aug. 25, 1935, in Warsaw, he was the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Kilgore) Kistler. He was a lifetime resident of Pierceton, and he graduated from Pierceton High School. On …read more.

David L. Sleighter, 55, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 5:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, Ind. David L. Sleighter, age 55, of Columbia City, Ind., and formerly of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 5:28 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born Dec. …read more.

Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Pierceton. Tickets are now available. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Train Depot in Pierceton. Guest speaker for the event will be Jason Kissel from ACRES Landtrust. The topic is “Little Known Nature.” …read more.

Robert E. “Bobby” Sherrard Jr., 42, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 4:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 10, 1971, in Dalton, Ga., to Robert E. Sherrard Sr. and Diane (Buhrmaster) Sherrard. He attended Whitko Community High School, South Whitley, Ind. On July 6, 2013, he married Dawn …read more.

Pierceton Fire Department was initially called for a skid loader on fire in a tool shed, but there was some difficulty with locating the address and dispatcher error was to blame. Initially the dispatcher who received the 9-1-1 call at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday sent the fire department to 7293 E. 150 S. noting a …read more.

Charles “Gene” Bryant, 89, of Pierceton, Ind., went home to be with the Lord at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his residence. As a life-long farmer, Gene learned well, the principle of sewing and reaping and applied it to his life in the best of ways. He will be remembered for his perseverance, …read more.

Eugene Cotton, 86, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On Nov. 9, 1926, he was born in Silver Lake, Ind., to Lewis and Clarice (Cook) Cotton. He married Betty Haney on Aug. 13, 1950, in Milford, Ind., who preceded him in death on …read more.

Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and animal rescue is located in Pierceton and serves as a center for orphaned and injured wildlife and displaced exotic and farm animals. The nonprofit center relies on donations to care for the animals. On Saturday, Dec. 22, Seven’s Heaven will have its annual Christmas fundraiser in front of the Warsaw …read more.

Tasha Nichole Milburn, 24, of Pierceton, Ind., died at 5:48 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, Ind. She was born Nov. 10, 1988, in Columbia City. She was a machine operator at Group Dekko, North Webster, Ind., and was active with Habitat for Humanity. She is survived by her father: …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers and the Warsaw Police Department arrested two men in the last two days on drug related warrants stemming from previous undercover controlled purchases. On Monday, officers arrested Samuel Effrien Alvarez, 33, of Warsaw, on preliminary charges for failure to appear, bond revocation and on two body attachment warrants stemming …read more.

Calling all train enthusiasts: A model train and toy show is coming to Pierceton! The show is being held at Pierceton Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The public is invited to come and learn about model railroading, the various gauges and brands, and visit the many dealers and experts. …read more.

Nancy Pitts, 87, of Sidney, Ind., passed away in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind., at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. She was born to Willie and Annie (Strickland) Burchett in Lancer, Ky. On Sept. 10, 1925. She was a Sidney resident since 1953. She was united in marriage to Mexico Pitts in Prestonsburg, Ky., …read more.

Phyllis Marie (Heckaman) Swick, 77, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, Ind. She was born April 9, 1935, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Forrest and Anna Marie (Heyde) Heckaman. She was a graduate of Burket High School in 1953. On June 2, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 23, 2012 David Wayne, 32, 8992 E. 400 N. Pierceton, arrested for possession of marijuana over 30 grams or prior offense, possession of paraphernalia – intentional with prior offense, driving while suspended and writ of attachment. Bond: $2,501 Nov. 22, 2012 …read more.

Lorin “Lum” L. Danner, 89, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Sept. 17, 1923, in Wabash County, Ind., to Lewis Edward and Goldie (McKee) Danner. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He married Betty Symons on …read more.

Othel “Lee” Walls, 75, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Ind. Lee was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind. He worked for Zimmer Inc. in Warsaw, Ind., as the Quality Control Supervisor, and retired in 1992. He was a life member …read more.

The Pierceton Fire Department was called to 2710 E. 550 S. at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday night for a reported chimney fire and it has prompted the department to issue a warning to other residents. The fire was at a home owned by Doug and Tammy Wise. When the fire department arrived, firefighters found sparks coming …read more.

James G. Outcelt, 89, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012, in his residence. He was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Jacob A. and Mary B. (VanCuren) Outcelt. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. On April 24, 1943, in Bourbon, Ind., he was united …read more.

Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. No times are being altered or postponed due to weather. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. …read more.

  In a recent cross country meet against South Whitley Elementary School, Pierceton Elementary School had four of the top six runners. The PES Cross Country team, coached by Paula Popenfoose, is composed of mostly third, fourth and fifth graders. Those top runners in the South Whitley were Kaiden Templeton, Sara Walters, Lily Spurlin and Paige …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

A warrant service near Pierceton late Monday night provided some tense moments for neighbors in the Regency Pointe Estates Mobile Home Park late Monday night. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies were contacted by Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies to help assist in the execution of an active arrest warrant for Jeremiah Smith. Sheriff’s deputies …read more.

The 2012 Pierceton Days festival is set to kick off at noon Friday, Aug. 3, and continue through Saturday evening. Vendors and a carnival, provided by Beer’s and Jessup’s, will be operational by noon Aug. 3. Food, crafts and rides can be enjoyed all day between the other entertainment. Both will open again Saturday at …read more.