Rebecca Phend of South Whitley was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 7.

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Timothy G. Campbell, 58, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Timothy was born Sept. 5, 1961, in Dyersburg, Tenn.  to Ronnie and Mildred (Leary) Campbell.   After graduating from trade school in 1980, Tim moved to Pierceton, and began working as a machinist. Here, he met and married …read more.

Timothy G. Campbell, 58, South Whitley, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Julius Mays is ready to make a name for himself for a new set of Wildcats, taking over the reigns as athletic director at Whitko.

A Claypool man was recently arrested in Whitley County after admittedly touching a child inappropriately.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced the recipients of the 2020 Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Matching Grant. Several area counties and communities were on the list of grant recipients. InkFreeNews reached out to several for more information on projects in the respective areas. Warsaw received $497,822 in …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY — Eleven horses in various states of emaciation and neglect were taken into the Shadarobah Horse Rescue recently following an investigation in Whitley County. One horse had to be euthanized due to her condition. The remaining horses are now affectionately referred to as “The Whitley 10.” On Jan. 28, Indiana State Board of Animal …read more.

WARSAW — A South Whitley man will serve more than a year in jail after stalking a woman. In the first case, Dustin Michael Boardman, 35, 305 W. Collamer Road, South Whitley, was charged with stalking, a level 5 felony. In the second case, Boardman was charged with battery, a class B misdemeanor. Boardman was …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY – The girls basketball game between Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko has been moved from Saturday to Friday, to be played as part of a tripleheader at Whiko.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more accurate information. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a staff appreciation grant at its monthly meeting, Nov. 18. The board previously settled its collective bargaining agreement with teachers in a special session on the afternoon of Nov. 15. The agreement raised …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Just after 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, first responders were called to 7439 East CR 1050S, South Whitley, for a house fire. According to the Beacon system, the home belongs to Jerry and Lana West, South Whitley. It is unknown how the fire started or if anyone was injured. A large section …read more.

WARSAW — A local man and woman face criminal charges after stealing a man’s vehicle and credit card. Amber Lynn Burnworth, 35, 8635 W. River Road, South Whitley; also showing an address of 7222 W. Highway 90, Monticello, Ky., is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Christopher Lee Dean, 28, 72833 CR 29 No. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2300 block North CR 350W, Warsaw. Nipsco reported a car that struck a pole. 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 11600 block McCulloch Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a verbal argument. 7:44 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3700 …read more.

  SOUTH WHITLEY — Even after ranking high in a national archery tournament, South Whitley Elementary School sixth-grader Cassidy Skinner is aiming to improve her skills and scores. Cassidy, daughter of Jeremy and Melissa Skinner, competed at the 2019 National Archery in the Schools Program Eastern Nationals in Louisville, Ky., on May 9 and 10. …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Congratulations were in order for the Whitko FFA last week as they hosted their annual dinner banquet and awards ceremony. During this celebration, it is also a time to recognize the hard work of the senior class, thank the current officers and welcome the newest officers to their posts. For the audience, …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School senior Chase Castillo signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Manchester University.

SIDNEY — Firefighters from Sidney, Silver Lake, South Whitley and North Manchester converged on the property of Robert and H. Elaine Miller, 11037 S. 600E, North Manchester, Saturday evening, after a report of a possible fire, turned out to be a structure fire. According to Sidney Fire Chief Nathan Rhodes the Millers were not at …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Phil Jensen was named the new Whitko football coach Thursday evening.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The welding technology program at Whitko High School continues dual-credit status with Ivy Tech Community College. Students enrolled in welding technology classes have the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school. These credits are valid for Ivy Tech Community College and can be transferred to any state-accredited college …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Nine Whitko High School students took the American Welding Society Welder Certification Test on April 17 at the Steel Dynamics Keith E. Busse Technology Center of Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne. Passing students earned a worldwide recognized certification in the Gas Metal Arc Welding process. The test consisted of an American …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Jr./Sr. High School won 13 awards in the Kosciusko County Lakes and Streams 11th annual Wonderful Water student art contest. WJSHS art students received a total of 13 out of the possible 19 awards from their grade categories. The program is designed to raise awareness and appreciation for Kosciusko County waters …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko School Board recognized the corporation’s transportation department and discussed student projects during its meeting Monday, April 15. Jim Bumbaugh, a bus driver for Whitko School Corporation, attended the meeting with approximately 12 bus drivers and discussed recent changes the transportation department has made with bus routes. Bumbaugh told the board that …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Ink Free News was recently contacted by an anonymous source regarding an alleged child abuse situation that reportedly occurred at Pierceton Elementary School. The source reported the incident to Ink Free News on March 19, the day after Whitko School Board’s meeting. During the school board meeting, Pierceton Elementary School Principal Mike …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The resignation of Pierceton Elementary School Principal Mike McClain was announced during the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, March 18. Dr. Brandon Penrod, Whitko School Corporation superintendent, read McClain’s letter of resignation to the board. His resignation will be effective June 30 of this year. “I would like to thank the Whitko …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY — On Tuesday, March 5, children’s author Troy Cummings visited the Maker’s Space at South Whitley Elementary School to deliver a private reading to students in grades kindergarten through second. Cummings is the author of “Can I Be Your Dog?”, a book about the lovable Arfy. “My favorite part of my job is …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Recent changes in Whitko Community Schools’ central office have paved the way for new staff including a new superintendent, new director of curriculum and special services, and new treasurer. Naturally, with that come new opportunities to build relationships within the community. As a result, Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod has been increasing his …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4600 block West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Marlin J. Heatwole reported the theft of tools from a new home construction site. Items stolen include folding ladders, a wheeled air compressor, and a crank diesel pump. Value: $2,000. 2:47 …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY — Mistie Potts, assistant professor of educational psychology at Manchester University, recently received a first-place award from the National Association for Gifted Children for her paper, Self-perceived Creativity Across Grade Levels and Conditions. The paper, reviewed by experts in the field and the association’s evaluation panel, won the category for completed research at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:23 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 1000 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Mark H. Jones reported auto theft. 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 4500 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Cindi E. Delacruz reported auto theft. Value: $3,000. 12:52 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 12700 block …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko issued a press release mourning the loss of baseball coach Mark Fisher.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko scored two goal in the second half to rally past Wawasee, 2-1.

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LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation has responded to reports that its school resources officer was accused of failing to report a sexual assault. “As has been reported, a former school resource officer who served Whitko schools was arrested for failure to report,” said the corporation in a press release today, April 30. “Whitko Community …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Tippecanoe Valley’s girls track team won both legs of a Three Rivers Conference triangular meet with Whitko and North Miami Tuesday, while the boys split the TRC three-way at Whitko.

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SOUTH WHITLEY — A 92 percent graduation rate, one to one technology and serving two counties is no small feat. Adding to that list of accomplishments, this year Whitko has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as a Performance Qualified High School. What does it take to be a Performance Qualified High School? …read more.

LARWILL — A parade of more than 30 citizens addressed the Whitko Community School Corporation’s school board in a two hour, 15-minute meeting Monday night, Feb. 19, to express concern related to the board’s recent realization that consolidation is unavoidable. The Whitko Community School Corporation and members of the community are mostly in agreement on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:52 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 8300 block South SR19, Akron. Police responded to the report of a student having drug paraphernalia in their vehicle during school. 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7900 block East CR 900S, South Whitley. Police were contacted by a …read more.

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SOUTH WHITLEY – Wawasee ground out a 44-33 girls basketball win at Whitko Tuesday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko eeked out a 44-43 overtime win over Wawasee in snowy South Whitley Saturday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Manchester carved up Whitko, 34-14, Friday night in TRC football.

WHITKO — The lawns of the Manchester University campus were filled with elementary students on Friday, Sept. 22, each interacting with college students through games, songs and a multitude of other activities. Students were being introduced, some for the very first time, to the dream becoming a college student.  Age-appropriate activities ranged from playing with …read more.

Della E. Lesley, 99, formerly of South Whitley, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a resident several years. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in West Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of Ben and Jane (Hackworth) England. Her formative years were spent in West …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Tippecanoe Valley walloped Whitko, 43-7, Friday night to earn its first win and the first victory for head coach Steven Moriarty.

SOUTH WHITLEY – In what was listed as a defensive struggle, Manchester pieced together a 4-0 girls soccer win at Whitko Wednesday afternoon.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Wabash got a late goal to overcome Whitko, 4-3, in girls soccer Saturday morning.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko hosted both Bethany Christian and Heritage Wednesday in a cross country trio.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko dropped to 0-3 on the season after a 48-7 loss to Maconaquah Friday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – LCA stunned Whitko 3-0 Tuesday in volleyball action.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School’s football team will use helmets that are equipped with new technology that will hopefully help limit head injuries.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Erik Hisner is stepping down from the Whitko baseball head coaching position after 11 years on the bench.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko baseball held its awards night on Tuesday to celebrate its historical season.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Ellie Snep was dealing for Whitko Wednesday night in 12-0 softball victory over West Noble.

Janet J. Karst, 81, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 8:17 a.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice, Fort Wayne.             Mrs. Karst was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in Huntington to Virgil and Chella (Howenstine) Juillerat. Her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Karst married Thomas …read more.

Roberta A. “Bert” Rupley, 84, South Whitley, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born June 8, 1932 in Huntington, the daughter of Mahlon and Josie (Cloud) Hullinger. She graduated from Huntington High School. On Nov. 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to Milton A. …read more.

Marcus Allen Wolfe, 19, South Whitley, was found Saturday, April 8, 2017, after being missing on July 25, 2016. Born Nov. 30, 1996 in Columbia City, he was the son of Larry Gene Wolfe and Tammy Lynn (Grandstaff) Wolfe. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 2016. Marcus had been a …read more.

Clara Elizabeth Wiley, 81, South Whitley, and formerly of Louisville, Ill., died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the home of her son, where she had been residing since October 2015. She was born Jan. 12, 1936 in Granite City, Ill. a daughter of Clarence and Erma (Bratton) Thompson. She graduated from Louisville …read more.

Helen Watkins, 92, rural South Whitley, died at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Peabody Home, North Manchester where she had been a resident since May 2016. She was born Aug. 8, 1924 in Breathitt County, Ky. a daughter of Bennie and Martha (Noble) Clemons. Her formative years were spent in Breathitt and Perry …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko senior Kaity Reed is ready to take flight one more time as one of the premier high jumpers in the state.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School senior Kaity Reed has signed on to continue her academic and volleyball careers at Southeastern University in Florida.

Joe A. Goff, 74, South Whitley, died at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Peabody Rehabilitation, North Manchester where he was admitted on Jan. 11. He was born Jan. 25, 1943 in Kosciusko County, a son of Dwight “Dave” and Dorothy L. (Owen) Goff. As a young boy, his family moved to South Whitley. …read more.

Janet A Thompson, 67, of South Whitley, Ind., passed away at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Born Jan. 3, 1949 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of William Harrison and Wilma Marie (Fear) Warren. She graduated from Warsaw High School with the Class of 1967. On April 26, …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – East Noble held on to defeat Whitko 69-60 in boys basketball Monday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko will host Tippecanoe Valley in a rescheduled girls basketball game on Jan. 19.

Projected snow and freezing rain for Saturday has forced the hand of scheduled sporting events for Saturday.

Sue Ann Knote, 80, rural South Whitley, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne where she had been wonderfully taken care of for a day. She was born May 27, 1936 in Huntington County, a daughter of Dane and Rena (Fairchild) Knote. Shortly after her birth, her mother passed …read more.

Robert Louis Elkins, 82, Columbia City, passed away at 11:59 a.m. Sunday Nov. 27, 2016 at his residence. Born Nov. 30, 1933 in South Whitley he was the son of Thomas and Violet (Holler) Elkins. Robert grew up in South Whitley and graduated from South Whitley High School with the Class of 1952, before moving …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Top-ranked Whitko managed to fend off Warsaw for a 40-37 girls basketball win Friday night.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s girls basketball team is ranked No. 1 for the first time in its history on this week’s ICGSA poll.

Karlene Ray Smith, 78, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at the Paramount Senior Living, Bethel Park, Penn. She was born Dec. 14, 1937 in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, a daughter of the late Walter Herbert and Catherine May (Stoner) Ray. Her formative years were spent in Cleveland Township. …read more.

Harold L. Myers, 89, rural South Whitley, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne where he had been a patient following neck surgery September 30th. He was born March 17, 1927 in Whitley County, a son of the late Boyd H. and Pearl (Oliver) Myers. His formative years were …read more.

Esther K. Ray, 94, formerly of South Whitley, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Timbercrest Home in North Manchester where she had been a resident since May 2010. She was born March 2, 1922 in Monroe, a daughter of Adolph and Esther Sprunger. Her formative years were spent in the Monroe and …read more.

Marilyn Joyce Bolinger, 87, formerly of South Whitley, died at 4:28 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident for the past 8 years. She was born Feb. 8, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana a daughter of the late Edward and Cecil (Johnson) Blain. …read more.

Taken from his loved ones too soon, Matthew Snyder was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was a hardworking man who was driven to succeed, and he gave everything his all. To say that Matt liked to talk may be an understatement, and he could also be such a prankster. He treasured spending …read more.

Matthew James Snyder, 31, South Whitley, passed away at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 9, 2016 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.  Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko outlasted Tippecanoe Valley, 3-1, in TRC volleyball Wednesday evening.

Randy E. England, 59, South Whitley, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Jackie D. “Jack” Ulshafer, 76, South Whitley, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at his home.

Wyatt Arthur Loe, infant son of Victoria Loe, was stillborn at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Additional survivors include his sisters: Arianna; and Ellianna; grandparents: Janice Zammetti; and Bobby Hersha; great-grandmother: Mary Lou Loe.  He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather: Arthur Loe. A graveside service for Wyatt will …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko ended a 12-game losing streak to Columbia City with a 20-14 football win Friday night.

Cheyenne Stewart, 60, South Whitley, died at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing person. Marcus Wolfe is a 19-year-old male and is missing from Whitley County. He was last seen leaving a residence east of Columbia City at 930 p.m. Monday, July 25, and was believed to be traveling home to South …read more.

Helen Louise Snyder Cobb, 99, died July 21, 2016, at Southwood Rehabilitation Center, Terre Haute, where she resided for the last ten years. Helen was born March 27, 1917, in South Whitley, to Meda Holler and Firmer Snyder. She had six brothers and two sisters, all are deceased. Helen and her late husband of 65 …read more.

Homer Robert Crowder, 92, South Whitley, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Peabody Home in North Manchester where he had been a resident since June 2014.

Joe Geist, 90, formerly of South Whitley, passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester where he had been a resident with his wife, Thelma Jean, since December 2014.

Gale Roger Burkholder, 74, of rural South Whitley, died at 5:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Parkview Hospital on Randallia in Fort Wayne.

Gale R. Burkholder, 74, rural South Whitley, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Surviving relatives include his wife: Barbara. Arrangements are being completed at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Dale L. Haupert, 83, Fort Wayne and formerly of South Whitley, died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital where he was admitted on Friday, June 10.

Cynthia Ann Ulshafer, 54, a resident of Seymour, formerly of South Whitley, died unexpectedly at 3:36 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.