Public Occurrences 12.18.24
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Big Second Quarter Puts Warsaw Over Columbia City
The Warsaw girls basketball team hit the road to take on rival Columbia City in a contest featuring two top 20 teams looking to keep one streak alive, the undefeated start to the season, while also breaking another. The Lady Eagles had won the last three matchups in the longstanding …
Winona Lake Council Approves Additional Appropriations
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved five additional appropriations Tuesday.
Korus Hired As Whitko Superintendent
LARWILL – Dr. Amy Korus was hired as Whitko’s superintendent of schools during the school board’s Monday regular meeting.
Leamon Named County Veteran Of The Month
A Shriner four-time “Clown of the Year” who served his country in the Army during Vietnam is the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month for December.
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.
