By SCOTT DAVIDSON Sports Editor WARSAW –  Tyler Ostrom has not been spoiled by success. Not in the least. The Warsaw star golfer is content to live in the present not the past despite the title of defending state champion he carries to the course every time he competes. “That’s in the past,” said Ostrom …read more.

Lestina “Tina” Howard, 75, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 12:57 a.m., in the home of her niece, Norma Wood, Larwill, Ind. She was born March 27, 1937, in Warsaw to Lester and Rheana (English) Wood. She married Lowell Howard on Nov. 18, 1978, in California. Mrs. Howard was a line worker at Maple Leaf; also …read more.

No. 9 Elkhart Central flexed its muscles in an 11-0 win over Warsaw in non-conference prep baseball action Thursday. Riley Futterknecht fired a three-hitter as host Central won the five-inning contest. Cory Malcom had three hits and three RBI for Central (11-1). Warsaw (5-6) returns to NLC action tonight (April 27) at Concord at 5 …read more.

Host Northridge remained unbeaten with a 12-2 softball win over Warsaw in Northern Lakes Conference play Thursday. Brianne O’Dell and Caity Pixley each had three hits as the Raiders won the six-inning contest. Hailey Nixon improved to 12-0 with the pitching win for Northridge (13-0, 5-0). Kendra Marshall had two hits, including a double, for …read more.

Jon Schram shot a 39 to lead the No. 4 Warsaw boys golf team to wins over Huntington North and Columbia City Thursday. The Tigers shot 170, while Huntington finished at 188 and Columbia City 193. Bennett Hollar fired a 42, Tim Ahlersmeyer 44, Jared Essig 45, Evan Cultice 46 and Jonny Hollar 47 for …read more.

Northridge remained unbeaten in conference play with a 7-3 win over host Warsaw in baseball action Wednesday. The Raiders tallied three runs in the opening inning to take control of the NLC contest. T.J. Miller had two hits and two RBI and Blake Fry notched the pitching win for Northridge (10-2, 5-0). Warsaw, which travels …read more.

Two Warsaw attorneys are seeking the Republican nomination for Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge. Current Judge Rex Reed is not seeking re-election. Stephen Harris and Michael Reed will both appear on the May 8 primary ballot. Stephen Harris, 54, is a Kosciusko County native, a 1976 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and a 1980 …read more.

Reverend Ralph Samuel Burns, 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at 9:20 a.m. at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. He was born Nov. 21, 1920, in Fairview, N.J., to John Henry and Hannah Elizabeth (Hartley) Burns. On March 31, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pa., he married Ruth Dietz. Rev. …read more.

Charles “Paul” Gadson, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born March 12, 1927, in White Pigeon, Mich., to Charles and Hattie (Schmidt) Gadson. He married Ruth Pendleton on May 28, 1949. Mr. Gadson is survived by two sons: Mark (Karen) Gadson, West Chester, Pa.; and Brian (Tracy) Gadson, Sherman …read more.

Male Fashions, 109 E. Center St., Warsaw, recently underwent a change in ownership. The business was purchased by Robert Chalfant from previous owner Kevin Moore. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held April 12 to celebrate the occasion. At Male Fashions, customers will find men’s clothing for every occasion, from formal wear and suits to weekend …read more.