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The Salvation Army Announces $5,000 Red Kettle Match For Kosciusko County

The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County announced that all donations to Red Kettles Dec. 19-21 will be doubled up to $5,000 thanks to an anonymous local couple.

Leesburg Man Arrested After An Alleged OWI Injuring Two People

A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and injuring two people.

Iowa Man Killed After Being Run Over By Truck

A pedestrian was killed Friday when he was run over by a semi truck and trailer on West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.

Sheriff Presents Food Service, Chaplain Agreements To County Commissioners

Seeing it as a way to save the county money, Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith presented a food service agreement with Kellwell Food Management for the county jail for 2025 to the county commissioners Tuesday.

Jackson Finds Running To Be A Positive Outlet

Back in high school, Alex Jackson was overweight so he never thought he’d be a runner.

North Webster Enters Into Agreement With Knapp Lake Conservancy District

NORTH WEBSTER - North Webster Council on Tuesday decided to enter into an interlocal agreement with Knapp Lake Area Conservancy District.

June Ann Senff

MENTONE – June Ann Senff, 84, Mentone, died surrounded by family at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Jeffrey Shelton Sr.

Jeffrey Shelton Sr., 74, Warsaw, died Dec. 16, 2024, at Parkview Randallia.

Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Aguilar Medrano

Guadalupe “Lupe” Aguilar Medrano, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 51.

Infant Oaks

Ryan Michal Embury Oaks came into this world sooner than expected, and was born on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Huntington. He died after meeting his parents, Gracie Minerva Oaks and Tyler Michal Embury, of Columbia City.

Kermit L. Collins

Kermit L. Collins, 88, peacefully passed away in his home on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

James Riley Bowman

James Riley Bowman, 78, Bourbon, formerly of Warsaw, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Bowen Health Names New Northwest Area Executive Director

Mark Groeller has been named Bowen Health executive director for Northwest Indiana, with responsibility for outpatient operations in Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Starke counties.

Purdue MEP And KEDCO Improve Access To Funding For Kosciusko County Members

Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO) are collaborating to provide manufacturers in Kosciusko County with access to a grant discovery program.

Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders Spread Holiday Cheer With Adopt-A-Family Project

The Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders are making a significant impact this holiday season through their annual Adopt-a-Family community service project, in partnership with Combined Community Services of Warsaw.

Lancers Can’t Match Hot-Shooting Firestorm In Arizona

Grace College’s women’s basketball team fell short in a showdown with No. 19 Arizona Christian.

County Officials Given Oaths, Recognized For Years Of Service

Ten elected county officials took their oaths of office Tuesday, while two retiring elected officials and two retiring employees were recognized for their years of service.

Public Occurrences 12.17.24

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Big Third Quarter Propels Tippy Valley Past Western

Winners of two straight games, the Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team looked to make it three on Monday night while playing host to Western. The Lady Vikings trailed for most of the first half, but a big third quarter put the home side in front and they never looked back, …

Valley Early Learning Academy Receives License

MENTONE — After two years of serving the children of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation employees, the Valley Early Learning Academy (VELA) may now oversee kids from the public.