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

WARSAW — A local man received a suspended sentence after making unauthorized charges to his elderly father-in-law’s bank account. Steven Brian Goodman, 38, 335 E. North St. 38, Topeka, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. An exploitation of an endangered adult charge, as well as three counts of theft, were dismissed as part …read more.

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

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

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

TOPEKA – Wawasee hung with Class 2-A No. 2 Westview for three quarters, but couldn’t close the gap in a 51-37 boys basketball loss Tuesday night.

TOPEKA – Westview made the most of the free throw line to edge NorthWood 61-55 in a clash of ranked boys basketball teams Thursday night.

TOPEKA – NorthWood pitchers combined on a no-hitter, but lost to Westview 1-0 in the baseball opener for both clubs.

TOPEKA – A nine-run sixth inning helped Wawasee get past Westview, 11-3, Saturday in the softball season opener.

TOPEKA – Summer Konkle hit a jumper in the final moments to give Westview a 37-36 girls basketball win over Wawasee Friday night.

Kosciusko County Commissioner and Vice-President Brad Jackson WARSAW – The County Commissioners meeting started off with an announcement regarding an error made in roles of elected officials. Since the current vice president, Bob Conley, was president last term he cannot hold the vice-presidency this term. Conley stepped down and nominated Brad Jackson for the position. …read more.

TOPEKA — Roy Edward Brickey Jr., 28, who was booked with the address of 335 E. North St., Topeka, has been arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor. Court documents show an address of 726 E. Northshore drive, Syracuse. He was booked in the …read more.

TOPEKA — Gregory Alan Hostetler, age 53, of Topeka, died Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gregory was born in Elkhart County Nov. 30, 1962, the son of Mervin and Margaret (Miller) Hostetler. In April 16, 1999 he married Teri Beth Leannais. He is survived by his beloved family; …read more.

TOPEKA – While the boys soccer team hosted Argos in a super rare matchup of area teams just steps from the tennis facility, the boys tennis team from Warsaw hit the road to meet another new face. In a evenly distributed show of force, Warsaw claimed a 4-1 win at Westview Tuesday in the season opener for both teams. It was the first time in the program’s history the two teams met on opening day.

TOPEKA – Some of the top slow pitch softball talent in the country will be on display to area fans come Aug. 21. The ASA/USA National Slow Pitch Team, along with the USA Futures Team, will play three exhibition games at East Park in Topeka. The USA Futures Team will play a Topeka All-Star team, …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction Team were busy this weekend with multiple arrests that were made for underage drinking. Beginning on Friday, April 3 and extending into Saturday, April 4, a total of 45 minors under the age of 21 …read more.

TOPEKA – A power outage wasn’t enough to keep Westview from lighting up the hoop. The lights went out at Westview High School Friday night, forcing the game to be moved to Meadow View Elementary. Despite the change in scenery, Westview powered through for a 58-45 victory in girls hoops. Westview (1-0) only had five …read more.

Wawasee Tightens The Screws In the final test before the state tournament begins, Wawasee got one final round of competition at Maxwelton Golf Club Monday afternoon in a 185-205 win over visiting Fairfield. The Lady Warriors conclude the season 17-1 overall after the Fairfield win, which had Mikala Mawhorter and Elizabeth Jackson post 44s to …read more.

Golfers Hold Course Wawasee continued its flawless non-conference slate with a pair of wins Tuesday against visiting Mishawaka Marian and West Noble. A pair of 41s from Mikala Mawhorter and Elizabeth Jackson led a blitz by Wawasee, scoring a 174 to best Marian’s 196 and West Noble’s 218 in girls golf. Aubrey Schmeltz survived a …read more.

Michael K. Hooley, 59, of Topeka, passed away on June 27, 2014, at home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1955, in LaGrange, to Francis and Vera (Troyer) Hooley. He married Rhonda Arthur. Michael graduated from West Noble High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed with Starcraft …read more.

TOPEKA – A Warrior team was guaranteed to win Tuesday night. For the host Westview Warriors, its tribe came out on top, 58-47, over visiting Wawasee in non-conference boys basketball. Chandler Aspy dropped in a game-high 21 points, seven coming in the fourth quarter, as Westview stretched out what was only a seven point lead …read more.

Landowners who will be affected by the construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line — a 100-mile electric transmission line from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka — are now being notified. “We are currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO. “They …read more.