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Editor, Times-Union: I pulled out a photo I took of an image of Abraham Lincoln while on Honor Flight in 2017 In Washington, D.C.

Public Occurrences 02.13.25

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

Martin A. Bixby

Martin A. Bixby, 83, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 8, 2025.

Louise M. Hoisington

SYRACUSE – Louise M. Hoisington, 98, Syracuse, died Feb. 11, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse.

Cheryl Knox

SYRACUSE – Cheryl Knox, 57, died Feb. 8, 2025.

Daniel Hill

Daniel Hill, 48, Silver Lake, died Feb. 5, 2025, in Florida.

Ridgely ‘Butch’ A. Ritter Sr.

Ridgely "Butch" A. Ritter Sr., age 76, of Syracuse, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on Feb. 1, 2025.

Goshen Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions Due To High Transmission Rates Of Respiratory Illnesses

GOSHEN – Effective today, Feb. 13, Goshen Hospital will implement new visitor restrictions in response to the high transmission rates of respiratory illnesses in the community.

Sixth Elkhart Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing ATVs/UTVs

A sixth Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly being involved in the theft of ATVs and UTVs from a Warsaw dealership in January.

Etna Green Council Approves Amendment To Speed Limits, Discusses Trail Project

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council approved an amendment to the town's speed limit ordinance during a meeting on Tuesday.

Helser Announces Candidacy For Republican Party Vice Chairwoman

Rhonda Helser on Wednesday announced her candidacy for vice chairwoman of the Kosciusko County Republican Party.

North Webster Community Center To Host Annual Casino Night Fundraiser

NORTH WEBSTER - The North Webster Community Center (NWCC) will host 2025’s Sroufe Memorial Casino Night on the evening of March 8 at the downtown Center.

Sidney Town Council Advances Strategic Planning Effort

SIDNEY — Sidney Town Council took a step forward in its process to create a strategic plan for the town during its meeting Tuesday.

South Whitley Has New Deputy Marshal

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's South Whitley Town Council meeting, officer David Limore was sworn in as deputy marshal by Town Marshal Mikel Vandevender.

Wawasee School Board Moves Ahead With Student Activity Center

SYRACUSE — Wawasee School Board moved ahead with projects such as a new student activity center Tuesday and talked about donations and new curriculum for K-5 students.

Warsaw Schools Celebrates Winter Food Drive Success

Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) is celebrating the success of its winter food drive.

Postal Service To Close In Observance Of Presidents Day

In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Bowen Health Names Four Current Employees To Mgmt. Positions

Bowen Health has named four current employees to new management positions.

KLA Cadets Get An Overview Of Healthcare In Kosciusko County

On Feb. 4, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Administration Classroom where they learned about healthcare in Kosciusko County.

Wagon Wheel Presents Candlelight Concert For Valentine’s Day

On Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will present Love Notes, a special candlelight concert featuring the Symphony of the Lakes String Quartet.