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 Kosciusko County Fire Association recently presented $1,300 to the Firefighters Communication Fund which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The donation was the proceeds from the first Firefighter Ball, which was held Feb. 8 at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. The Firefighters Communication Fund will address the urgent communication challenges for firefighters as …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 30, 1:14 p.m. East Koher Road South near North Koher Road East, Warsaw. Driver: Tresia K. Rockenbaugh, 38, SR 13, Millersburg. Rockenbaugh swerved to miss a pedestrian in the road and rand off the roadway. Officers were …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.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 23, 2014 Amanda Marie Daler, 32, 507 W. Huntington St., North Webster, arrested for theft under $100,000 and driving while suspended. Bond: $2,000 surety Billy Laurance Baldridge, 40, 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 Lot 16, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended …read more.

James R. “Jim” Paxton, 91, Silver Lake, died at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Talma to Russell and Jessie (Landis) Paxton. He married Katherine Snyder on June 14, 1941, in Warsaw. She survives. Jim was a farmer for many years. …read more.

Ellis Helton, 70, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born March 23, 1943, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to John and Myrtle (Hale) Helton. He married Mary J. Gillespie on March 4, 1988. She survives. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was formerly employed …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: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Jerri Townsend, Pierceton, $1,896.83 CM Long LLC v. Crystal Welsh, Warsaw, $1,594 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Dallas J. Rice, Milford, $4,714.02 Jerry …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 9, 1:40 a.m. SR 14 near Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Gale G. Owens, 58, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Saturday, March 8, 12:39 a.m. East 450 North Near North …read more.

Dale I. Bruce, 59, from Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:46 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind.  He was born Aug. 27, 1954, in Warsaw to Paul and Irene Bruce. In 1973 he graduated from Warsaw Community High School. Dale was a lifetime Silver Lake resident. He worked as …read more.

At approximately 5 a.m. today firefighters from SIlver Lake Fire Department were called to respond to reports of a fire located at an empty home located at 10978 South 450 West, Silver Lake. According to a representative from Silver Lake Fire Department, no one was residing in the home at the time of the fire and …read more.

Silver Lake Lions Club is sponsoring a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, March 8, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building. This event is carry-out only. Cost is $8 per pound. Side dishes will be available. A bake sale sponsored by Treasures for Troops will also be held.

William ‘Bill’ Ray Huiras, 66, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mach 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born on June 16, 1947, in Peru, Ind., to Melvin Huiras and Laura Louise (Swingle) Huiras. He was a 1965 graduate of Oak Hill High School in Converse, Ind., and after …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, March 2, 3:39 p.m. East 450 North near North 100 East, Warsaw. Driver: Sidney R. Troyer, 17, 300 East, Warsaw. Troyer lost control of her vehicle, exited the roadway and the vehicle overturned. No injuries reported. Damages: up …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, March 2, 5:35 a.m. Leaving the scene of a personal property accident reported at 1400 block of East 350 North/North 150 East in Warsaw. Saturday, March 1, 9:52 p.m. Phone harassment reported from a residence in Leesburg. Possible …read more.

Pat O’Hara was losing hope. The 59-year-old Silver Lake resident was told he only had 3 to 4 months left to live and that he could not withstand the heart transplant needed to save his life. Though the situation seemed bleak, through the help of an artificial heart, O’Hara was able to undergo the surgery …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Feb. 27, 8:51 p.m. South SR 15 and CR 700 South, Warsaw. Driver: Alexandra Metzger, 17, North 700 East, North Manchester. Metzger was southbound on SR 15 when a northbound vehicle came into her lane, causing her to …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: Creditors’ Service of Indiana Inc. v. Ronald A. Baker, Warsaw, $1,878.05 Superior Court II
 The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge …read more.

Roddie and Phyllis Sizemore will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 17. They have been blessed with five children:  Tammy Stanley, Robin Sizemore Burchfield, Drema Drudge, Rod Sizemore and Cher Sizemore. They also have a loving lineage of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No reception is being held, but the couple would love any cards …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has updated their listing of roads that remain closed today due to high water. Other areas are marked with high water signs. Road Closings CR 250 West from CRs 700 North to 900 North CR 300 East from CRs 600 South to 700 South CR 400 West from CRs 700 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 22, 2014 Clyde Joseph Humes, 30, 10402 S. SR 15 Lot 2, Silver Lake, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $350 cash Ashley Nicole Hughes, 31, 120 N. West St., Burket, arrested for driving while suspended and unauthorized entry of a motor …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 21, 2014 Edward Dennis Hover, 48, 1047 N. 400 E., Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to .14 percent. Bond: $550 cash Chad Michael Keen, 20, 2404 Westwood Rd., Winona Lake, arrested for OWI and possession of marijuana. …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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Lucinda S. McMillan, Winona Lake, $435.01 Brian and Heather Tuttle v. 9346 Management LLC, Carmel, $604 Capital Equipment Sales v. Nathan Kotterman, …read more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGiVq96P_nU&list=PLddrIMwRTCioGtUwKsu95SVzgaTzNFZHe For every snow event that has hit Kosciusko County, StaceyPageOnline.com has provided a listing of delays, cancellations and similar notices for schools, factories and area businesses. As this latest winter event is expected to bring another 3 inches to 5 inches of snow and maybe even freezing rain today, we are again ready to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:02 p.m. Old Road 15 near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Jeffrey A. Acton, 27, Rowland Ave., Leesburg. Acton lost control of his vehicle, slid off the roadway and the vehicle rolled over. No injuries reported. …read more.

Lawrence E. Mills, 70, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Ind. He was born Sept. 7, 1943, in Decatur, Ind., to Kenneth R. and Margaret R. (Minnich) Mills. He graduated from Decatur, Ind., High School in 1960. On April 28, 1968, he …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Austen Miller v. Dawn Wallis, Warsaw, $973.69 Canterbury House Apartments v. Krystal Barton, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Terry Dove, Warsaw, $3,336.09 Alice Edwards, Warsaw, $2,258.77 Autumn and Dustin Helblig, Warsaw, $3,176.78 Betty, Sarena and Ted Taylor, Warsaw, $3,651.99 …read more.

Janet S. Bilderback, 72, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at her residence. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 10 years, where she was a homemaker. Janet was born at Wolf Lake, Ill., on April 12, 1942, to Robert L. Davis and Helen …read more.

South Pleasant United Methodist Church would like to invite members of the community to attend its sweetheart dinner and dance at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the church. A dinner of baked chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, bread, drinks and pie will be served. Cost is $8 for singles and $15 for couples. Ballroom …read more.

Richard W. McKee, 83, of Silver Lake, Ind., died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Ind. He was born Aug. 22, 1930, in North Manchester to Francis D. “Jake” and Mildred (Michael) McKee. He graduated from Central High School, North Manchester class of 1949. He served in the …read more.

Claypool Police Department Officers of the Claypool Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Friday, Jan. 24, 6:37 p.m. SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Dallas R. Phipps, 18, SR 13, North Manchester. Phipps was forced of the road by a semi-trailer that crossed the center line to avoid a snow drift. Damages: up to $2,500 …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: Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Nicole M. Iwankowitch-Kelly, Milford, $4,515.13 Rent-A-Center v. Leann M. Ritenour, Warsaw, $1,248.33 Civil Collections

 The following civil collections have been awarded in …read more.

Gale Owens announcing candidacy for Kosciusko County Commissioner – Southern District. “Public service is something I have been involved with all of my adult life. However, the last few years, I feel that the service side of public office has been neglected,” said Owens. “Having the same people make the majority of decisions for so …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: Ana Meyo v. Miriam Salazar, Warsaw, $1,001.42 Allen Collections Inc. v. Merlin D. Miller, Sarasota, Fla., $675.36 Bill Rayburn & Janet Bowling v. Trenton Grindle, Burket, $842.91 …read more.

A tip led Warsaw narcotics officers to a “significant” methamphetamine manufacturing operation in southern Kosciusko County Tuesday night that ultimately landed a North Manchester man in jail. Warsaw Police detectives initially responded to a Warsaw residence where they were provided with a tip that meth was being manufactured at 11834 S. Peru Road, Silver Lake. …read more.

Harold R. Wrightsman, 82, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:56 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born at Flint, Mich., on April 2, 1931, to Raymond and Nellie (Flora) Wrightsman. He served in Korea in the United States Army. On March 29, 1952, he married Esther …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Berger Farms Inc. v. Kirk W. Depoister, North Webster, $1,594 The Car Company v. Linda Chupp, Centreville, Mich., $1,094 Commerce Bank v. Susanna Gibson, Leesburg $11,258.19 Credit Bureau Collection …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Dec. 16, 5:00 a.m. SR 13 near 800 North, North Webster. Driver: Andy R. Collins, 36, Crystal Flash Road 7, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Dec. 22, 10:57 p.m. 700 South near …read more.

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle accident located on SR 14 west of 600 West in Silver Lake. According to scanner traffic, a vehicle carrying three adults and one child has collided with a pole. At this time the severity of the accident is unknown. All the victims were conscious after the accident, but Lutheran …read more.

A tradition of the town of Silver Lake that had been forgotten came to life again Thursday night when Santa came to visit the children at the old fire station after making his rounds of the town atop a fire truck. Escorted by our Silver Lake Deputy Marshal Jason McGlennen, Santa made the trip through …read more.

Kosciusko County will more than likely not receive federal assistance due to a Nov. 17 storm. Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock broke the news to the county commissioners this morning. Rock said, “The odds are against us for that federal declaration” in regards to the Nov. 17 storms and tornadoes that moved through …read more.

Norma J. Fugate, 64 of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind. On Dec. 30, 1948, she was born in Warsaw, Ind., to John and Betty (Cartwright) Thomas. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Norma was raised in Pierceton, Ind. She worked for …read more.

Jerry M. Garris, 77, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Ind. He was born at Anderson, Ind., on Nov. 16, 1936, to Jesse H. and Edna N. (Robbins) Garris. He graduated from Claypool High School in 1955 and served in the United …read more.

John R. Wolf, 69, of Silver Lake, Ind., and formerly of Roann, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. 

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County is wrapping up its 4th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive on Monday. As you head for Black Friday sales, be sure to remember our service men and women by picking up some treats for them. Stockings for Soldiers allows the community an opportunity …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:59 a.m. North 500 East and East 950 North, Warsaw. Driver: Matthew R. Stamm, 22, Gilliam Drive North, Warsaw. Driver struck a raccoon, resulting in front end damage to his vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500 Friday, …read more.

William Thomas Rose, 72, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:56 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Sept. 24, 1941, in Truman, Ark., to Clarence and Lola (Kykendall) Rose. Bill married Marie Ann Camp in Wabash on Jan. 30, 1962. He was a …read more.

Hoosiers can report damage from Sunday’s severe storms online, and they are encouraged to report all damages. That was the message from Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock for the county commissioners this morning. Residents who sustained property damage caused by severe weather Nov. 17 are encouraged to report any and all damage. A …read more.

The National Weather Service has officially announced that it was a tornado that hit Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The EF-2 tornado was estimated to have wind speeds of 125 mph and spanned 150 yards as it traveled on the ground for 4 miles. The tornado hit at about 3:43 p.m. along SR 15 just south …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 17, 8:45 p.m. 700 West near Beaver Dam Road, Burket. Driver: James A. Price, 39, 200 East, Rochester. Price struck a downed tree that was lying in the roadway. Damages: up to $10,000 Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:49 …read more.

  The National Weather Service Northern Indiana will have surveyors out today to determine if straight line winds or a tornado was responsible for wide-spread damages across Kosciusko County, Elkhart County, Fulton County and Huntington County among other areas. StaceyPageOnline.com will be out today finding some hard hit areas and talking with those affected. If …read more.

[weaver_youtube gsbMP6KHKjs rel=0] (Video by Alyssa Richardson) Article by Deb Patterson and Alyssa Richardson (Photo provided by Deb Patterson) While on hold to his insurance company Randy Jessup told us what happened at his residence at 1241 E. Mock Road, southeast of Milford. He and his son Van had made it to the basement. “We heard …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 4th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning tomorrow, Nov. 16. The program offers the community an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. Anyone who would like to participate and fill a Christmas stocking to …read more.

Bobby J. Allison Elvis A. Allison Kosciusko and Whitley County Sheriff’s Departments are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Wabash County men on alleged charges of home improvement fraud. Two of the men have been sought since July. (See related) Police in Kosciusko and Whitley counties are attempting to locate two men from the …read more.

Silver Lake and Claypool fire departments have been called to a trailer on fire at 9687 S. County Farm Rd., Claypool. According to homeowner Amber Bromley, the fire was quickly put out and was contained to the front porch of the mobile home. Though Bromley stated she is not aware of any interior damage to …read more.

Mark Wayne Douglas, 62, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mark was born Oct. 31, 1950, in Buckhannon, W.Va., to Robert Kale and Alma Ruby (Manley) Douglas. On Dec. 23, 1968, in Marion, Ohio, Mark and Janet Agnes Hiler were married. Mark was a truck …read more.

Mark Wayne Douglas, 62, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mark was born Oct. 31, 1950, in Buckhannon, W.V., to Robert Kale and Alma Ruby (Manley) Douglas. On Dec. 23, 1968, in Marion, Ohio, Mark and Janet Agnes Hiler were married. Mark was a truck …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:02 p.m. SR 15 near 600 North, Warsaw. Driver: Marilyn B. Davis, 85, SR 128, Franktown. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:50 a.m. 400 South near Packerton Road, Warsaw. Driver …read more.

Daniel Stark Heeter Jr., 61, of Silver Lake, Ind., and formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., passed away at 9:54 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born Jan. 22, 1952, in Indianapolis to Daniel S. Heeter Sr. and Edith B. (Bivens) Heeter. He resided in Silver Lake for about the …read more.

[weaver_youtube lR2X8VPvM1o rel=0] Grace Unplugged is the story of Grace Trey, the ideal Christian teen who also happens to be a phenomenal singer and the daughter of a former rock star. But at just 18, she gets the music break of a lifetime that will test her faith. “I feel the message of this film …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County would like to thank everyone who participated in Operation Treat a Solider 2013!! “We appreciate every person who filled a treat bag and encouraged a deployed service member with a card or letter,” said Susan Manns who organizes the local effort. “Our goal …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 14, 9:45 p.m. Officers are investigating a criminal mischief report in the 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Monday, Oct. 14, 1:45 p.m. A Silver Lake woman reported a contact from Facebook was demanding money …read more.

A Silver Lake man shaking an active “one-pot” methamphetamine lab outside of his residence caught the attention of the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force Officers on Tuesday. The officers located Ronald Lee Bailey, 45, in the process of cooking the final product. As the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers were attempting to execute a …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is leading a series of Small Business Tune-Up listening sessions throughout Kosciusko County. The events are a joint effort of KEDCo, the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, the town’s chambers of commerce and the towns themselves. The first listening session was held in Syracuse on Oct. 3 and gave …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announce today that SR 14, between Herendeen Street and CR 200 West in Silver Lake, is closed to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official detour is from SR 15 to SR 114 to SR 13. The work, which will improve the driving surface for motorists, is expected to be complete …read more.

Elfriede J. Lagoni, 77, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, in her residence. She was born May 5, 1936, in Den Haag, Holland, to Joseph and Cornella (Lazeroms) Popp. She had been a resident of Sliver Lake for 10 years after moving from the Chicagoland area. She was …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an accident that happened Saturday morning at the Beaver Dam Lake public access boat ramp resulting in a 15-year-old Silver Lake teen narrowly escaping a submerged vehicle. At about 10:40 a.m., Aubert Clevenger, 15, of Silver Lake, was attempting to back his uncle’s vehicle with an attached boat trailer down the ramp …read more.

Carl Sands, 84, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 11:47 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in his residence. On April 3, 1929, he was born in Warsaw, Ind., to John Isaac and Eva (Shilling) Sands. He married Edythe Mary Didier in Fort Wayne, Ind., on April 26, 1952, who survives. At the age of …read more.

An ATV accident in Silver Lake injured three area youths, including a 10-year-old who sustained internal injuries. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the accident that occurred in Wabash County at 4:14 p.m. Saturday. Blake Tipton, 15, of Silver Lake, was operating a 2005 Polaris Ranger 500 ATV in the area of 7991 W. 1400 N. …read more.

Marilyn (Ferverda) and Roger Bayak are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 6, 1963, at Central Methodist Church in Muskegon, Mich., by the Rev. John Bunce. Marilyn grew up in the Silver Lake area and graduated from Silver Lake School in 1960. Roger grew up in Michigan and graduated from Muskegon High …read more.

  Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the 3rd annual Operation Treat a Soldier. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier. Operation Treat a Solider is a small …read more.

Edwina Hayes, 76, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:57 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at home. She was born on April 14, 1937, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Rosco H. and Jeannette H. (Rice) Sines. She was a 1956 graduate of Marion High School, Marion, Ind. On Nov. 1, 1958, she married John …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14, east of Silver Lake, between CR 200 West and CR 100 West, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, until 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, weather permitting. The closure is due to pipe and tile replacement. The detour is …read more.

An old country cemetery west of Silver Lake in Seward Township was a “complete wreck,” according by Rob Edling, Seward Township trustee. Located on SR 14 just east of CR 600 West in a rural area where homes are spread out, Franklin Cemetery was prone to vandalism. Grave markers were broken in half, leaning over …read more.

Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will host Sonfest Community Day from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will take place at the church located at 303 S. Jefferson St. (SR 15), Silver Lake and is free to the public.  Activities will include carnival games, inflatables, music, prizes, giveaway items, pony …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 16, 3:30 p.m. Eva Fenne reported identity deception. Saturday, Aug. 17, 12:10 a.m. Report of battery on Old Road 30. Friday, Aug. 16, 8:46 p.m. Battery reported near Bunting Lane. Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:00 a.m. Aaron Hoffman …read more.

SILVER LAKE – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14, between CR 600 West and CR 500 West, Silver Lake, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, until 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, weather permitting. The closure is due to catch basin and tile replacement. The detour for the road …read more.

Nilah Maxine Kelley, 91, of rural Wabash, Ind., died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at her home. She was born May 1, 1922, in Wells County, Ind., to Jesse and Ora Alice (Sawyer) Nusbaumer. Nilah was a graduate of Petroleum High School. She married Eugene D. Kelley in Patterson, N.J., on July 20, …read more.

Ginger Ette Conley, 74, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at her residence in Silver Lake. She was born on Aug. 6, 1938, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Alta (Mullett) and Paul Hall. She was married in Wabash, Ind., on Aug. 6, 1956, to Ray Douglas Conley. He …read more.

A series of heavy storms passed through Kosciusko County Friday evening causing widespread flooding and downed trees. The Silver Lake and North Webster areas were hit the hardest. At about 4:31 p.m., the tornado siren sounded in downtown Warsaw when rotation was reported in the skies over Lake City Highway near Old Road 30. Fortunately, …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned through a family member that Cheryl Pitts of Palestine was the woman injured in an industrial accident at Par-Kan Wednesday afternoon. According to the source, who asked not to be named, Pitts, who is in her late 40s, was crushed by approximately 3,000 pounds of “cans” that fell on her when a …read more.

The South Pleasant United Methodist Church would like to invite the public to its annual ice cream social beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Ice cream with toppings will be served, along with hot dogs, homemade pies and desserts. At 6:30 p.m., God’s All Community Choir will perform. The church is located on SR …read more.

Max M. Anglin, 77, formerly of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away 4:45 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013, after a long illness at his residence in Missouri. He was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Waterloo, Ind., to Harvey B. Anglin and Glenora Mae (Stookey) Anglin. He moved to Silver Lake in the third grade. He married …read more.

Donating money is not the only way to save lives. In fact, you could save up to three lives without spending a cent. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors of all blood types. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross …read more.

The Rick Webb Family Gospel Singers will be at Memory Park in Silver Lake, 104 S. Jefferson St. on Monday, July 15. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a great evening of gospel music. Concessions will be available. All proceeds go to a new sign …read more.

Maxine S. Whitaker, 84, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. She was born May 14, 1929, in Floyd County, Ky., to Cager and Duce (Hackworth) Spradlin. She was a 52-year resident of Silver Lake. On May 21, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky., she …read more.

Christopher Boghosian went down a few career paths before wholeheartedly diving into independent film production. Born in Los Angeles, he studied theater and sociology in college and began teaching upon graduation. Following his faith, he then enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary, graduating in 2003 with a graduate degree in theology. “As if that wasn’t enough, …read more.

[weaver_youtube U1zcYkmHPvg rel=0] The 37th annual Silver Lake Days festival featured rides, games, tractors, booths and events on Friday, June 13-15. The festival offered visitors four carnival rides as well as food and vendor booths. Rides were furnished by Circus City Amusements and included a Tilt-A-Whirl and Hammer throughout the duration of the weekend. In addition to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, June 18, 8:37 a.m. South Packerton Road and East 900 South, Sidney. Drivers: Esther Shankster, 28, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake; Corry Miller, 41, East 1425 North, Liberty Mills. Shankster was westbound on CR 900 South when she …read more.

A Christian singles fun night will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in the South Pleasant United Methodist Church community center. Activities will include card games, euchre, board games, puzzles, corn hole and others. There will also be music and a dance floor for those who would like to dance. The …read more.

Marvin L. Stine, 65, of rural Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Visting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Wabash County, Ind., to Wilbur B. and Opal J. (Williams) Stine. Marvin married Carolyn J. Wampler in North Manchester, Ind., on …read more.

The Silver Lake community vacation Bible school will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 24-28 at the Silver Lake Conservation Building. This year’s study theme is “SonWest Roundup” which tells the wonderful story of Moses in the Old Testament and the promises of Jesus in the New Testament. Each evening will be …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14 (Main Street) in Silver Lake will close at 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, for the Silver Lake Days festival. The closure is between SR 15 (Jefferson Street) and Harrison Street. The detour is CR 200 West to CR 1200 South to CR 450 West. An alternate …read more.

Helen Arnold, 91, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in her residence. She was born on Aug. 28, 1921, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Charles A. and Maud E. (Wakley) Murphy. On March 5, 1947, she married Donald Lowell Arnold. He preceded her. Helen was a homemaker and …read more.

The 37th annual Silver Lake Days festival will feature rides, tractors and some summer fun from tomorrow through Friday, June 13-15. Carnival rides and vendors booths open beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday. Rides will be furnished by Circus City Amusements, featuring the Tilt-A-Whirl and Hammer, throughout the weekend. There will be garage sales around town …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, June 10, 12:08 p.m. 436 W. 250 N., Warsaw. Drivers: Cristina Brito, 38, Dot St., Warsaw; and Robert Lonjin, 32, Epworth Forest Rd., North Webster. Brito was backing out of a parking space in the Rice Ford parking lot when …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, June 6, 7:31 p.m. Police responded to a call regarding a juvenile complaint. The juvenile was reported defiant, incorrigible and had battered the father. Juvenile was charged with battery. Silver Lake Police Department Officers of the Silver Lake Police Department …read more.

Wilma L. Howard, 62, Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in her residence. She was born Nov. 18, 1950, in Gunlock, Ky., to Clayton and Elsie (Neeley) Howard. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1969 and received B.S. in Education from Manchester College in 1973. Wilma worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, Ind., …read more.

Par-Kan Company, a growing industrial equipment and component manufacturer in Silver Lake, serving the airline ground support, agricultural, refuse and other material handling markets, today announced the appointment of Greg Wilkerson as Par-Kan’s president, effective May 13, and Richard Burton, chief financial officer, effective April 29. Wilkerson brings more than 25 years of industrial manufacturing …read more.