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Makayla Cooley (L) smiles as Thomas Weber (C) reads off why Cooley is a great student. Pictured (L to R) are Cooley, Weber and Superintendent Dr. Amy Korus.

Whitko School Board Hears About The Whitko Travel Club

LARWILL - The Whitko School Board heard about the Whitko Travel Club and about great turn-outs for the parent-teacher conferences during a meeting Monday.
The Whitko Community School board approved several resolutions for project updates. Pictured (L to R) are Board member Deb Thomas, Board Vice President Georgia Tenney, Board President Scott Werstler, Superintedent Dr. Amy Korus and Board Secretary Lynn Studebaker.

Whitko School Board Approves Second Preliminary Determination

LARWILL - The Whitko School Board approved the second preliminary determination for the district’s proposed projects during a meeting Monday.
Members of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board review documents at a meeting Monday, Oct. 19. Pictured (L to R) are Board members Tom Bauters, Aaron Zolman, Board President Adam Heckaman and Superintendent Blaine Conley. Facing the board near front center is Sarah Miller, who presented concerns to the board at the meeting.

Tippecanoe Valley School Board Hears Parent's Concerns, Other Business

AKRON - Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard concerns from a parent at a meeting Monday.

Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Approves Claims In Short Meeting

Claims were the only item on Monday’s agenda for the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission.
Sports
Freshman Stella Wiggins makes solid contact with the ball during Warsaw's sectional championship win over Elkhart Saturday night...Nieter

Warsaw Volleyball Captures Fifth Straight Sectional Title

Boasting a four-year streak as sectional champions, the Warsaw volleyball team faced a unique challenge on Saturday night when they took on Elkhart in the 4A Sectional 4 championship game. The Lady Lions had swept the Lady Tigers in the regular season, and there was not only a trophy on the line, but a chance for revenge. The NLC champions were able to get their hands on both, coming up with a 3-0 sweep for a fifth straight sectional title. 

Chip Shots: No More Pellets

Fall sports are at varied stages of their postseason run, trophy games. 
Warsaw senior Michael Schenck drags a pair of Northridge defenders while picking up yardage in the first quarter...Nieter

Raiders Tame Tigers 37-30 In Battle Of The Unbeatens

It’s not every day that two teams head into the final game of the season undefeated and playing for a conference championship. It’s even less common for the game to actually live up to the hype. But it did so and more on Friday night when 8-0 Warsaw traveled to Middlebury for a clash with 8-0 Northridge with the Northern Lakes Conference title on the line. The game more so resembled a tennis match than anything else, as the two teams went back and forth for 48 minutes. In the end, the Raiders scored the final points of the night, finishing off an undefeated regular season and conference championship run with a 37-30 win. 
Junior Malaynie Costello of Valley dives for a dig during Thursday night's sectional match against Columbia City...Nieter

Columbia City Fights Back For Reverse Sweep Over Valley

Beginning their postseason journey against Columbia City at 3A Sectional 20 on Thursday night, the Tippecanoe Valley volleyball team couldn’t have gotten a better start to the match if it tried. The Lady Vikings won the first two sets in comeback fashion, putting themselves 25 points away from a trip to Saturday’s semifinals. Instead, it was the Lady Eagles that took the match, battling back to move on with a 3-2 reverse sweep.

Wawasee Swept By NorthWood In Sectional Opener

Having played their final regular season games against each other just last week, the Wawasee and NorthWood volleyball teams did not have to wait long at all for a rematch, with it coming on Thursday night in the opening round of 3A Sectional 20 at West Noble. While the setting and stakes were different, the result was not, as it was NorthWood advancing to the semifinal round with a 3-0 sweep. 

Can Connor Cover? Saying Goodbye To The 2026 Chicago White Sox

It’s crazy how much can change in just seven days. 

Local High School Football Previews For Week 9

Warsaw (8-0, 6-0 NLC) at Northridge (8-0, 6-0 NLC), Tippecanoe Valley (7-1, 4-0 INSC) at Bremen (6-2, 3-1 INSC), Mishawaka (5-3, 4-2 NLC) at Wawasee (1-7, 1-5 NLC), Manchester (3-5, 2-4 TRC) at Peru (5-3, 5-2 TRC), Triton (1-7, 1-5 HNAC) at North Miami (2-6, 1-5 HNAC)

The Penalty Box: Confidence

I was watching sporting events this weekend, as I often do, and a common word kept coming up during the broadcasts. 

Public Occurrences 10.20.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.19.2026

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

Church News 10.08.2026

Church news this week includes a 125th anniversary and a performance.
Obituaries
Seana Marie Yost
AKRON – Seana Marie Yost, 32, Rochester, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital of Indianapolis.
Nancy Jo Singleton
NORTH MANCHESTER – Nancy Jo Singleton, 66, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Wabash, died Oct. 15, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
Richard ‘Rick’ Allen Chilcutt
AKRON – Richard “Rick” Allen Chilcutt, 72, Akron, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at his residence.
Glenda Ray Elliott
NORTH MANCHESTER – Glenda Ray Elliott, 82, of Silver Lake, passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
Rosemary Piper
Rosemary Piper, 97, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Winona Lake, died Oct. 9, 2026, at her home.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Price Blaming

Editor, Times-Union: I find it amazing that someone is trying to blame one person for the ills of the country, and failing on a level that borders with obsession, and lunacy. Are prices going up? Sure. Are things more expensive? Sure. But the level of TDS to claim that he is the only cause for everything being worse is like saying Edwin Smith is the reason the Titanic sank.

Bird Seed Donations

Editor, Times-Union: I would like to give a big thank you to Etna Elevator, Runnings, TSC Paws and Claws for donating bird seed for Mason’s Health Care.

Accountability

Editor, Times-Union: Over the past few weeks, Kosciusko County officials have taken several important steps involving the county’s Flock camera program. The cameras have come down. The County Council stopped future funding. The commissioners declared the Flock contract invalid and dissolved the Flock Donation Fund.

Blessed Fulton Sheen

Editor, Times-Union: Last month, the Catholic Church beatified Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. For those unaware, Beatification is the next step in the process of becoming a saint which gives him the title “Blessed” and allows for limited veneration. Many Catholics view Sheen as a hero and have been waiting for this day for a long time.

Passing The Blame

Editor, Times-Union: We know that the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party. Maybe the symbol of the Democrat Party should be the wandering Alzheimer’s patient because Joe Biden seemed like one when he was president. Also, Democrats remember what didn't happen and forget the bad that they are responsible for. Also, their vision seems to stop in front of their face.

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

We all enjoy the conveniences of modern life, but there are some aspects we could do without. Technological advances save work and time, but they can also lead to identity theft.

Admitting Mistakes

Editor, Times-Union: Admitting you're wrong about something is not a weakness but a strength. I have been wrong about various things and admit it.

Nothing’s Ever Really Free

Editor, Times-Union: As I was reading a book last night by Bear Grylls, “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” (highly recommend it), I was reading the account of the betrayal of Jesus. As the religious leaders who wanted him gone were inciting the crowd to yell “Crucify him!” and chanting louder for Pontius Pilate to do their bidding, I wondered, “Where are the people? The common folks whom He touched and healed, and fed, and taught, and loved? Where are they? Why aren’t their voices heard?”

Chip Shots: Don’t Leave Competitive Balance Up To Nerds Like Me

The Indiana High School Athletic Association is reportedly studying additional competitive balance measures for football, borrowing ideas that look a lot like what our neighbors in Ohio have already implemented.

Help! I’m 55 And I Haven’t Saved A Dime

We hear all the time from folks who wake up one morning and realize that they are 55 and haven’t anything saved for retirement. It happens more often than you might think.
Religion

Tire Swing Has Become A Focal Point To Remember To Pray

With anticipation, I keep looking out our kitchen window to our backyard where there are two maple trees, waiting for their leaves to turn.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.17.2026

Personal Injury Accidents • 2:17 p.m. Oct. 9 - Intersection of Argonne Road and East Center Street, Warsaw. Two-SUV collision. Drivers: Miles W. Bottorff, 40, Anchorage Road, Warsaw; Michael N. Tutterow, 60, Boling Springs, S.C. Injuries: Tutterow complained of back pain; a passenger in Tutterow’s vehicle, Jennifer J. Lancaster, 59, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake, complained of lightheadedness. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. Warsaw Police Department investigated.

Court News 10.17.2026

The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Melissa Boggs:

Public Occurrences 10.16.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
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(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.