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Pierceton Alumni Association To Hold Reunion, Business Meeting

PIERCETON – The Pierceton School Alumni Association will hold its 132nd annual reunion banquet on June 21 at 6 p.m. at Pierceton Elementary School.
People line along Detroit Street Saturday during a “No Kings” rally.

‘No Kings’ Protest Takes To Downtown Warsaw Streets

Warsaw saw people lined up along Detroit and Center streets Saturday as part of the “No Kings” protests that were held nationwide.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Ron Hudson, Deb Hudson, Latecea Negreros, Nora Christiansen, Linda Kirkendal, Stacey Leek, Mikie Stogsdill, Brooks Stogsdill, Rob Parker, Dawn Jaggers; second row: Josh Colman, Dawn McGlothin, Sara Kalka, Randy Polston, Abisha Varatharaj, Christine Manatt; third row: Kelsi Roth.

Chamber Hosts Ribbon-Cutting For Good Farm Dog Treats

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Good Farm Dog Treats at the Winona Lake Farmers Market Saturday.

Ivy Tech Announces Dean’s List

FORT WAYNE – Ivy Tech Community College announced the spring 2025 dean’s list for the Fort Wayne campus and Kosciusko County site. The dean’s list, prepared and published each term, gives recognition to students who are degree-seeking, achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average in non-academic skills advancement courses with no Ds or Fs, earn six or more Ivy Tech credits during this semester and have earned at least 12 non-ASA credits (Academic Skills Advancement) during their course of study.
Sports

Chip Shots: Just Wait. I’m Gettin’ There

I am quick to say we romanticize more about things as time continues to pass longer after these things happen. Whether it’s an event, an old town or neighborhood, memories with friends, and favorite sports moments.

The Penalty Box: What My Dad Taught Me

You’ll see a lot of printed columns and videos in tribute to the author’s fathers in the week leading up to Father’s Day this Sunday.
Whitko's Gwen Howard poses with her two medals after winning a state title in shot put and finishing third in discus at the IHSAA Girls Track and Field State Finals Saturday.

Whitko’s Gwen Howard Wins State Shot Put Title

Whitko senior Gwen Howard put a fantastic cap on a remarkable career on Saturday, winning the state championship in shot put at the IHSAA Girls Track and Field State Finals. Howard also took third …
Warsaw junior Jordan Randall takes a picture with his medal after winning the state championship in high jump on Friday.

Randall Wins High Jump Title, Warsaw Takes 5th At State

In what has already been quite the year to remember for the numerous Warsaw athletic programs, the school was able to add another trophy to its collection on Saturday as junior Jordan Randall captured the state championship in high jump at the Boys Track and Field State Finals in Indianapolis. 

Chip Shots: NBA Talk In June

Are there any folks who are starting to believe professional basketball is (sort of) a spring sport? I’d rather share thoughts about pro basketball in June anyway than any other sport (except for anything big happening int eh NFL).

The Penalty Box: The Prep Version Of The Portal

Do high school sports feel any different to you today?

Lady Tigers Fall To Elkhart In Sectional Title Game

Warsaw's Lady Tigers played defense well enough, but struggled at the plate in its 5-0 loss to Elkhart in the Goshen 4A Softball Sectional championship game Saturday morning.

Chip Shots: Counting Noses In High School Hallways

I crave data even more when it’s hard to sleep. I was looking at high school enrollment comparisons from 2024 to 2025, and you can see the Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) school enrollments will be affected by the smaller classroom sizes among grades 9 through 12(recession babies, a consequence of lower area childbirths between 2008 and 2013).

Public Occurrences 06.16.25

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

Court News 06.14.2025

The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Melissa Boggs:
Longtime Grace Theological Seminary Professor Dr. Thomas M. Stallter recently released his new book,  “An Intervening Love: The Mystery of God’s Providence and the Paradox of His Grace.”

Grace’s Dr. Thomas M. Stallter Releases ‘An Intervening Love’

WINONA LAKE — Longtime Grace Theological Seminary Professor Dr. Thomas M. Stallter recently released his new book, “An Intervening Love: The Mystery of God’s Providence and the Paradox of His Grace,” with Wipf & Stock Publishing.
Obituaries
Austin Lee Perkins
NORTH MANCHESTER – Austin Lee Perkins, North Fort Myers, Fla., died June 5, 2025.
Max J. Myers
AKRON – Max J. Myers, 83, of rural Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by family at 9:39 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence.
Larry ‘Clev’ Clevenger
Larry “Clev” Clevenger, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was 66. Larry will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
Barbara Parker
Barbara Parker, age 94, of Warsaw, passed away at Paddock Springs Nursing Home on May 28, 2025.
Timothy K. McCammon
Timothy K. McCammon, 76, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Warsaw Post Office Failing!

Editor, Times-Union: I live on a rural route and typically for several months, I will not receive mail one day per week. Starting last Saturday, I received no mail but it was delivered late Sunday afternoon. This week, no received on Monday or Tuesday. I went to the Post Office and was able to get it. I was told my Wednesday mail was out for delivery. Not sure where it was delivered because I again did not receive mail on Wednesday or Thursday. I need to make another trip to town to retrieve mail. Multiple people were at the Post Office for the same reason. We were told that three routes have been added. Apparently, these routes have no carriers?

Rural King & Runnings

Editor, Times-Union: The VFW Auxiliary Post 1126 of Warsaw would like to thank Rural King and Runnings.

National Day Of Action

Editor, Times-Union: Eighty-one years ago on June 6, a fight for the Free World was waged and won on the beaches of Normandy. The mission was to defeat Hitler, the Nazis and fascist rule in Europe. This year we again honor those troops for their bravery, their determination, and their sacrifices. This year D-Day is “on our own shores,” and now we must fight for the veterans who fought so bravely for us.

Greenland

Editor, Times-Union: In previous letters to the editor, I wrote about possible candidates for the 51st state in the Union. Those candidates were divided into three categories: current U.S. territories, Article IV Section 3 state (one that could split off from a current state) and potential new territories. An Article IV Section 3 state is highly unlikely and has not been done since the creation of West Virginia.

Republican Failures

Editor, Times-Union: With Republicans in control of all branches of government in Washington and Indianapolis, Hoosiers are beginning to understand what it means for their lives, and it's not the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow we were promised. There's hardly a person who hasn't felt the negative impact of what Republicans have wrought.

Community Support

Editor, Times-Union: Kosciusko County Special Olympics competed in the State Summer Games in Terre Haute last weekend. We brought home 46 medals from three different sports.

Tootsie Roll Drive

Editor, Times-Union: With the 2025 Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive complete, Cardinal Services takes this opportunity to offer our deepest thanks to everyone whose combined efforts will help people with disabilities in our community.

Insurance Remains A Crucial Tool For Risk Management In Your Financial Plan

In financial planning, we spend a lot of time thinking about, talking about and working toward long-term goals that are integral to attaining the life we want to live.

Six Helpful Tips To Potentially Improve Your Retirement Planning

One of the questions we are most frequently asked is, “What should I be doing to save for retirement?”

The Penalty Box: Irsay Was The 'Shoe'

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died last week at the age of 67.
Religion
The YMCA of Muncie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday marking the completion of phase 2 of the Camp Crosley Capital Projects — the brand-new lakeside cabins, a milestone investment in youth development, outdoor learning and year-round camp capacity. Donors, community leaders, YMCA staff and members of the Camp Crosley Capital Campaign Cabinet gathered on the shoreline of Little Tippecanoe Lake to celebrate the continued revitalization of the residential camps.

YMCA Of Muncie Celebrates Capital Projects Phase 2 Completion

NORTH WEBSTER - The YMCA of Muncie hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of phase 2 of the Camp Crosley Capital Projects — the brand new Lakeside Cabins, a milestone investment in youth development, outdoor learning and year-round camp capacity.

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Public Occurances

Public Occurrences 06.14.25

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

Public Occurences 06.13.25

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

Public Occurrences 06.12.25

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