Public Occurrences 11.12.24
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Leesburg Town Council Approves 2025 Salary Ordinance
LEESBURG — Non-elected town officials will receive a 3.5% increase in 2025.
Pierceton Council Approves Becoming Designated Party For Alumni Association Funds
PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council approved the town becoming the designated party for funds from a local alumni organization during a council meeting Monday.
Sidney Discusses A Number Of Matters At Meeting
SIDNEY — The Sidney Town Council met Monday to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects, including updates on property matters, local infrastructure and community programs.
Triton School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract
BOURBON – Triton School Board approved Superintendent Jeremy Riffle’s contract Monday.
Tippecanoe Valley Approves Teachers Contract
AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board has approved the annual contract with the Tippecanoe Valley Classroom Teachers' Association.
Grace To Host Correct Craft CEO & Best-Selling Author Bill Yeargin
WINONA LAKE — Grace College will welcome thought leader, CEO and best-selling author Bill Yeargin to its campus on Nov. 21.
Atelier Presents Bejeweled Works By Artist Amelia Toelke
Contemporary art gallery Atelier will highlight works on paper featuring jewelry and ornament in its final solo exhibition of 2024, scheduled to run from Nov. 15 through Dec. 28.
Dr. Olorunda Speaks To Washington STEM Girls Who Code Club
Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, educate and equip girls with computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities.
Kiwanis Give For Hurricane Relief
At their meeting Monday, the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster presented a $500 check for relief efforts in Ashe County, N.C., to Ed and Judy Clayton.
Warsaw Salutes You Banner Recognition Program Launches
The Warsaw Salutes You Banner Recognition Program announced the seventh cycle of banners currently displayed on East Market Street in Warsaw.
Sign Up For Spring 2025 Classes At Ivy Tech Registration Fairs
Those interested in signing up for spring 2025 classes at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw can join one of two upcoming registration fairs.
Operation Christmas Child To Pack Shoeboxes
The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, the community has a special opportunity to spread joy to children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, according to a provided news release.
Daniel E. Speicher II
Daniel E. Speicher II, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8 2024, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew him.
Glenn F. Pfleiderer
Glenn F. Pfleiderer, 88, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
Robert Lynn Long
MILFORD – Robert Lynn Long, age 82, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Nov. 5, 2024, at 1:45 p.m.
Jovanni Garza Peña
Jovanni Garza Peña, 24, Warsaw, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Michael LeRoy Bishop
NORTH MANCHESTER – Michael LeRoy Bishop, 69, Akron, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Oct. 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Oakwood Cemetery, Michael R. Davis Receive Awards At Veterans Day Ceremony
While Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw recognized all U.S. veterans for their service, two special recognitions were handed out by Ken Locke.
