Gale Owens SILVER LAKE — A small Kosciusko County community is mourning a big loss with the passing of Gale Owens last Friday morning, May 6. Owens served as a long-time town council member, filling the position for 17 years. He wore many other hats, as well. For 21 years, Owens coached the Silver Lake Youth League. He was …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The May meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, originally set for Wednesday, May 11, has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Silver Lake Town Hall.

Gale Gene Owens of Silver Lake, passed away unexpectedly at 6:09 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, at the age of 60. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 1974 graduate of Warsaw High School. Gale had worked at Par-Kan in Silver Lake …read more.

Gale Gene Owens, age 60, Silver Lake,passed away at 6:09 a.m. Friday May 6, 2016, in the Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are pending at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

SILVER LAKE -Kerlin Motors is celebrating its 89th year of serving northern throughout the month of May. The company was started in 1927 by Russ Kerlin with inventory consisting of the Ford Model-T. The company has made it through five wars, the Great Depression and 15 US Presidents. Today, the company is headed by his …read more.

Poll worker Cassia Richardson adds another tally mark to the board at Etna Green’s Heritage Park building The tally marks under the large “X” represent 100 voters. (Photos by Amanda McFarland) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Poll workers in Etna Green, Mentone and Silver Lake were busy this morning, Tuesday, May 3, as unusually high numbers of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 9700 block of N. Koher Road E., Syracuse. Charolette J. Bond reported an expired plate and the theft of gasoline. 8:39 p.m. Wednesday April 20, 500 block of Camp Mack Road, Milford. The police responded to a battery …read more.

Fred J. Helton, age 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

SILVER LAKE — A little idea from a Warsaw native is coming to fruition this summer. Andrew Morris, a Warsaw Community High School graduate and Fulbright recipient, is organizing a community folk festival at the Wildwood Nature Preserve in Silver Lake Saturday, May 21. Named after General Thaddeus Kosciusko, General Thad’s Folk Fest will bring …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department is seeking team and hole sponsors for its third annual golf outing, set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 26. Sponsorships are as follows: One hole with one team, $250 Two holes or more with one team, $50 increase per hole Two holes or more …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake will host its annual spring cleanup Saturday, May 14. Items need to be set out early Saturday morning. Prohibited items include: Paints Oils Tires Large appliances Large furniture TVs Computers Microwaves Lawn waste like leaves, grass and limbs Anything containing Freon unless the Freon has been drained …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council had a busy agenda during its regular meeting Wednesday, April 13. Two bids had arrived for the solid waste disposal for 2016. Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley opened them and board member Chad Miner read them aloud. The first bid came from Advanced Disposal, Claypool, bidding $39,540 for the year. …read more.

Ida M. Loagan, 91, North Manchester, died at 2:17 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Mary L. Potts, 74, of Pierceton, passed away at 12:45 a.m. April 5, 2016, in her residence.

SILVER LAKE — A domestic dispute resulted in battery charges after a Silver Lake resident allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s leg in a door repeatedly. Following the incident, Joseph W. Williamson, 33, 8954 S. CR 425W, Silver Lake, was arrested and charged with battery, domestic battery and domestic battery with a child under age 16 present. Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:48 p.m. Saturday, April 2, North SR 15 and West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. driver: Katia Guerra Martinez, 21, North Old Road 15, Warsaw. Martinez’s vehicle spun out of control, hit a stop sign and rolled onto its roof. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Dear Editor: Election time is upon us and I’m running for State Delegate in district 2. While most of these candidates have name recognition, let me introduce myself. My name is Teresa Martin and I live in Silver Lake. We moved our dairy operation here from Goshen in 1997 and then in 2003 my husband …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 9:45 a.m. Thursday, March 31, crews responded to reports of a semi-tractor that had rolled over on SR 15, south of SR 14, near Silver Lake. There are no official reports yet on whether anyone was injured, however medics were called to the scene. A reader was nearby and captured …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will be having revival services at 303 S. Jefferson St. at 7 p.m. every night now through April 2. Various ministers will be preaching throughout the week and the public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Sheila Smith at (574) 551-0034.

Ron J. Shockey, 77, Silver Lake, passed at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 11, 1938, in Grant County, to Robert and Rosa Jane (Rich) Shockey. He married on June 10, 1956 in Marian, Indiana to Nancy Bradford, she survives. He was a carpenter, building houses around …read more.

Ron J. Shockey, 77, of Silver Lake, Indiana passed at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence.

[weaver_youtube nBt-sd0UNdA rel=0] SILVER LAKE — A craftsman is nothing without his tools, but even so, a craftsman’s past and faith can have as much influence on his craft as the tools on his wall. Few understand this better than John Whetstone, woodworker and owner of Whetstone Woodenware. “Back in the 1970s, I was a young …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In order to get ready for the season, InkFreeNews has compiled a list of Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating this list as announcements come to our attention. Mentone Saturday, March 26 — Mentone’s Easter egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m in Mentzer Park. Milford Saturday, …read more.

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Norma Jean Burns, 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord at 3:25 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:12 p.m. Saturday, March 19, East SR 14 and South Neer Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Andrew C. Flinn, 42, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:49 a.m. Friday, March 18, East Old Road 30, west of South CR …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, East Center Street and Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Drivers: Moriah A. Young, 27, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Joseph D. Bumbaugh, 54, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Bumbaugh, a Winona Lake Police Officer, complained of pain to the neck and …read more.

Koscisuko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Raquel Alcala, Warsaw, $2,231.55 Rodger L. Berry, Warsaw, $1,116.50 Amber Davis, Warsaw, $2,552.09 Allison Foster, Claypool, $1,058.52 Johnna K. Rainwater, Warsaw, $5,958.91 Blackford …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 4, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5, Dj. Milford Duffy’s Pub and Grub 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, karaoke. 10 p.m Friday, March 4, DJ. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Gunslinger. 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, karaoke with Jhon Huss. Lizard’s Bar Friday, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 200 block of South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Employees at Family Dollar reported theft of miscellaneous merchandise. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 300 block of Rattington …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:39 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, West CR 1100N, east of North CR 725W, Nappanee. Driver: Rebecca J. Shaw, 34, North CR 100E, Milford. Shaw was backing from a driveway and backed into a deep water filled ditch, rolling over as it fell into …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, East Defreese Road, south of EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Michael J. Shenefield, 50, North SR 13, Syracuse. A tree fell onto Shenefield’s vehicle while he was driving on DeFreese Road. Damage up to $5,000. 9:29 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

UPDATE — A barn on the property of Dennis Boggs, 735 E 450S, Warsaw, was a total loss, but nearby buildings and the home went unscathed thanks to efforts of firefighters. The fire was Thursday evening, Feb. 25. “For the amount of fire and close proximity of other buildings, all additional buildings were saved,” said …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health Systems v. Lisa Alderfer, Mentone, $923.17 Linda M. Demerly, Warsaw, $7,545.47 Melissa Kroll, Warsaw, $1,168.23 Tricia L. Marino, Claypool, $4,380.90 Angel M. McGlennen, Silver Lake, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:39 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, North CR 100E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw.Driver: Jahlyn G. Smith, 22, East CR 450N, Warsaw. Smith lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered roadway, went off the road and hit an REMC pole. Damage …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Come join Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God From Silver Lake for buffet night at the Lake Village Pizza Hut in Warsaw from 5-8 p.m. March 7.

Emory Daylin Watrous, 73 of 17th Road, Argos, died at 5:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Emory had been in declining health for the past several months. He was born on Aug. 15, 1942, in Union City, Penn., to James Daylin Watrous and Mary Alice (Barker) Watrous. He has lived …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:01 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, West CR 200S, west of South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon S. Reinholt, 18, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, East CR 200N, west of North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,072.45 Coy Fugate, Pierceton, $3,501.15 James A. Glant, Claypool, $2,023.42 Laurie K. Head, Warsaw, $3,145.79 Carl Miller v. Alexandria …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, West SR 14, west of South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jamie L. Adams, 29, South CR 850W, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, South CR 700E, south of East CR 800S, …read more.

Elizabeth Vaudene French, who was never without a smile and seldom without a fresh-baked pie, passed away Friday, Feb. 12. She was 83. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Norcatur, Kan., to Edward A. and Velma (Miller) Railsback. She attended Laketon High School and, on Dec. 24, 1950, she married William Edward French, who …read more.

Bruce K. Tillman, Jr., 25, of Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. He was born Aug. 18, 1990m in Plymouth, to Bruce K. and Charlene (Sexton) Tillman, Sr. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, resident and formerly employed by Creighton Brothers, LLC of Warsaw. Survivors include his mother: …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Shane K. Austrup, Ligonier, $1,001 Nicole J. Ingle, South Bend, $394 Valinda K. Jones, Claypool, $1,721 Yassani M. Medina-Rico, Elkhart, $621.02 Michael J. St. Germain, Elkhart, $1,121 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — With a full agenda, the Silver Lake Town Council met in regular session Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, to discuss a sewer/stormwater grant and to hear an update on the lake dredging project. Guest speakers Eric Walsh of Umbaugh and Shannon McLeod, grant writer with Project Priority Resources, presented two options on how to proceed with applying …read more.

Bruce K. Tillman, 25, Silver Lake, passed away at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel,. Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, West SR 14 and South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jacinto J. Salazar, 34, North East Street, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 10:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, North SR 13 and East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Driver: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:24 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, East US 30, south of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Courtney R. Freeman, 26, North CR 325E, Warsaw, and Sarah N. Huffman, 47, West CR 600S, Claypool. Freeman struck the back of the Huffman vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Kosciusko County New Filings Kosciusko County Judgements Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding v. Warren Adams, Silver Lake, $973.58 Nicholas Clabaugh, Mentone, $711.43 Debra S. Ashby Hill, Milford, $738.85 Lucina Spencer Starbuck, Warsaw, $1,149.52 Canterbury House Apartments v. Holly Bowling, …read more.

Glenna E. Parker, 73, Silver Lake, died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Fort Wayne. Glenna was born in Kosciusko County on July 26, 1942, to Lawrence and Alice (Moore) Wray. She was the former owner of the Log Cabin Restaurant and was a hairdresser for many years. Glenna loved wintering in The …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Charity M. and Jeremy Brock, Warsaw, $1,424.91 Ashly D. Johnson, Warsaw, $1,776.91 Daniel P. Vandiver II, Syracuse, $3,509.24 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Bill Comer, Cromwell, $210 Village Mobile Home Park …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Lisa Amburgy, Warsaw, $1,883 Denver L. Craft Jr., Claypool, $1,334.47 Scott J. Grant, Etna Green, $1,337.25 Jesse H. Hermosillo, Warsaw, $2,076.50 Sharla R. Music, Warsaw, $1,059.95 Kristina M. Schaefer, Mentone, $2,521.95 Staci …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:04 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 20, East CR 1000N, west of North Hasse Court, Milford. Driver: Jessica L. Rocha, 32, North CR 250E, Milford. Rocha lost control of her vehicle in a left hand curve, causing the vehicle to spin. The vehicle went off …read more.

WARSAW — It was a tearful day in court for Barbara C. Middleton, 26, 3130 W. Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake. Though her request to return to probation fell on deaf ears, an offer to voluntarily submit to incarceration may lead to a shorter sentence and brighter future for Middleton. Middleton, faced with a probation …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Comedian Heywood Banks, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. $20 a ticket. Karaoke to follow. DJ 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Free pool. Silver Lake Silver Inn Pick Slide, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16. No cover charge. Warsaw Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie Lyn, 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgements Kosciusko County Filing Reports Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Superior Excavating v. Dave Baker, Syracuse, $2,002.82 Arrow Financial Services v. Carissa Coverstone, Leesburg, $2,421.13 Martin Financial v. Melanie M. Davis Click, Cromwell, $3,297.90 Domingo Brito v. Rosario Deleon, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — When it comes to making a U-turn in downtown Silver Lake, officers have typically turned a blind eye. However, drivers may soon begin seeing action taken against it. During a brief regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, Town Marshal Craig Hollopeter noted there has been an increase in vehicles performing …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, will host an all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Proceeds will go to the church’s iGNITE youth ministry program.

Silver Lake The Silver Inn will host Gunslinger at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.  No cover charge. Syracuse Charlie Rocket will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Pier restaurant from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 9. Warsaw Plaxton will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at American Legion Post 49, Warsaw, as …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: Snow and Sauerteig v. Rachel A. Adams, Pierceton, $6,121 Cheri R. Baugher, Warsaw, $1,352.63 Jonathon M. Boyd, Pierceton, $3,239.37 Angela D. Cox, Warsaw, $864.41 Matthew Dausman, Leesburg, …read more.

As party goers begin to make their plans for New Year’s Eve, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. The listing will be updated until 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. …read more.

By CHAD D. HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department DAVENPORT, IOWA — An intense effort by detectives from Davenport, Iowa, and Kosciusko County has culminated with the apprehension of a locally wanted subject. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives were advised on Monday afternoon that Dustin Edward Owens, Silver Lake, had been taken into custody …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:49 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, North First Street and East US 30, Pierceton. Drivers: Cody B. Honeycutt, 24, Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, and Valerie J. Pruitt, 60, West Market Street, Pierceton. Honeycutt’s vehicle struck the back of the Pruitt vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: John Cape v. Sandra Atkins-Prater, Warsaw, $1,548 Blume, Connelly, Jordan, Stucky v. Christopher Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,601 Michael Housel, Warsaw, $1,875.46 William P. Maloney, Warren, $490.07 Margaret and William Mann, Warsaw, $872.85 Justin R. Wadkins, Claypool, $1,251.54 …read more.

Henrietta Myer, 70, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Watergap, Ky., to Henry and Bessie (Hall) Wallen. She lived in Silver Lake for the last eight years, and was a homemaker. She is survived by her …read more.

Henrietta Myer, 70, Silver Lake, died Monday, Dec. 14, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Elma L. Swihart, 88, Auburn, and formerly of Silver Lake, died at 6:01 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on June 8, 1927, in Fulton County, to Cary H. and Lucile (King) Funk. She was formerly married to Leroy F. Swihart, he preceded on Dec. 7, 2007. …read more.

Elma L. Swihart, 88, Auburn, formerly of Silver Lake, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake held a special celebration to kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration today. Town Council President Chad Miner signed a proclamation for the event, and cake was provided for any one stopping by the town hall. The state’s bicentennial flag was raised during a brief ceremony by Miner, Town Marshal Craig …read more.

SILVER LAKE — With an ever-increasing demand for electronic toys and gadgets, one Silver Lake couple has proven old-fashioned, wooden toys still hold charm for many people. Darren and Teresa Martin-Gay, owners of My Unique Wooden Toys LLC, started their business in 2006 and officially began selling their toys a year later. Prior to that, Teresa and …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake is one step closer to applying for a grant to upgrade its sewer and stormwater systems following its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. First on the agenda was a public hearing on a sewer planning grant the council hopes to obtain. Shannon McLeod, a federal grant writer …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Residents of Silver Lake are invited to participate in a Christmas decorating contest. Those interested can stop by Silver Lake Town Hall, 604 N. Jefferson St., or download and print an entry form here, under the “community” tab. Entry forms can be mailed to P.O. Box 159, Silver Lake, IN 46982. This …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 3400 block West Neher Road, Silver Lake. Brian L. Slone reported a residential entry and criminal mischief. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 700 block East Lake …read more.

Rick Alan Coker, 33, of Silver Lake, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. He was born July 26, 1982 in Wabash, a son of Larry and Jill (Luckenbill) Coker. His formative years were spent in North Manchester. He completed his schooling at North Manchester High School. On Sept. 15, 2014, he was …read more.

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Thomas R. Allen, 59, Silver Lake, died at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 16, 2015, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Thomas was born on Nov. 10, 1956, in Warsaw, to Glen Allen and Effie Howard — both of whom survive in Silver Lake. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1975. He then graduated from ITT Tech, Fort Wayne, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, North Old SR 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver; Steven M. Shepherd, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, West Shilling Road, west of South CR 600W, …read more.

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SILVER LAKE — At a relatively uneventful meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Silver Lake Town Council unanimously voted to renew its interlocal agreement with Kosciusko County. The agreement, according to clerk-treasurer Tonya Conley, pertains to computer database usage between the county and Silver Lake Police Department. The meeting, normally held the second Wednesday of the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — As temperatures continue to drop and the cold fingers of winter’s grasp slowly squeeze away the last bit of warm weather, the yearning for comfort food to keep the chill from our bones grows as surely as the nights get longer and the days shorter. To quench that desire, head to Silver …read more.

The Silver Lake Lions Club invites the community enjoy a variety of fried meats. A Fish, Chicken and tenderloin fry will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and will continue until supplies are sold out. The meal will cost $9 per pound and side dishes will be available. The event is carry out …read more.

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Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — There will be no changes in the Silver Lake Town Council with the incumbents retaining their seats.

All precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary and the winners chosen. There were a few surprises and history was made in the county. The voter turn out was 11.42 percent county wide. A tie between two candidates in Pierceton, will see the present members of the town council — Ron Hall …read more.

More results are now being released at election headquarters in the Kosciusko County Justice Building for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary with 15 precincts reporting. There are still four precincts to be counted. Here are current totals: City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer (R) — 695 Clerk-Treasurer Lynne A. Christiansen (R) — 682 City …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Voter turn out was light in Silver Lake this morning, Nov. 3, with approximately 37 total votes being cast by 11 a.m. Voters, residing within the town limits of Silver Lake, can cast their vote in the town election until 6 p.m. today. The town hall meeting room is the location for …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Kosciusko County community is changing the way many local residents see, and feel, winter weather. Whether beautiful or tragic, the snowfall in Warsaw, Winona Lake, Silver Lake and other local communities can cause more problems than just traffic delays.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: John R. Carpenter, 57, South Eastridge Drive North, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 8:04 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, South SR 19, south of West CR …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Registered voters in the town limits of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake, and voters within the corporate limits of the city of Warsaw, will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Michael “Mike” Kent Burris, Silver Lake, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Greenfield, at the age of 70. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Northfield High School, Wabash. On Oct. 18, 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He worked as …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The countdown has begun for city/town elections. Polls will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 6 p.m. in the city of Warsaw and towns of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake. All five communities will have races for council seats. Claypool will also have a race for clerk-treasurer.

SILVER LAKE — As elections approach, four candidates are competing for three seats on the Silver Lake town council. Chad M. Miner Chad M. Miner, a lifelong Kosciusko County resident, serves as a director on the Kosciusko Animal Welfare League board, the Kosciusko Senior Services board and the Kosciusko Literacy Services board. He has years of small …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, East CR 450N, west of EMS B30W Lane, North Webster. Driver: Paul T. Slagle, 28, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 7:04 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 East Pierceton Road, west of East Washington …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: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Wilford E. Coy, 81, of South Whitley and formerly of Vevay, Ind. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at his home. Born on Sept. 29, 1934, in Florence, Ind. he was the son of Robert L. and Emma (Phillips) Coy. Wilford was born and raised in southern Indiana, attended school in Florence and, …read more.

Michael Privett, 42, Silver Lake, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 9, 1973, he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Bonnie (Dawson) Privett. He was united in marriage to Starr Elder on July 13, 2005 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of …read more.