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Local Veterans To Be Honored At A Threads Of Valor Ceremony

Liberty Sewing Circle will show their appreciation for nominated local veterans.

Beacon Credit Union Opens Applications For 2027 Scholarship Program

WABASH – Beacon Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to Beacon Credit Union members who are entering their freshman year at a college, university or technical school in fall 2027.
Pictured is Addisyn Hersha.

Work-Based Learning Spotlight: Whitko Career Academy Seniors

LARWILL – Whitko Career Academy seniors Addisyn Hersha, William Mohr and Wyatt Sponseller are gaining real-world experience through the Work-Based Learning program at Paragon Medical in Pierceton.

Parkview Health Announces Agreement To Acquire Ovation Healthcare

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health has signed an agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare. According to the provided release, Ovation is a leading provider of shared services to strengthen the operational and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and physician practices nationwide.
Sports
Warsaw senkior Cassandra Jackson goes up for a kill during the third set...Nieter

Warsaw Volleyball Falls To Crown Point At Regional

Having won five straight sectional championships, the Warsaw volleyball team headed to Culver Community High School on Saturday afternoon looking to capture their first regional title during this stretch. Going up against a good Crown Point side, the Lady Tigers showed flashes at moments, but were never able to sustain enough to avoid a 3-0 sweep that ended their season. 
Pictured is Michael Wellman shooting a 3-pointer during Grace's win over IU Northwest on Friday

Grace Men’s Basketball Puts Up 99 In Season-Opening Win

Grace’s men’s basketball team produced an entertaining evening to kick off the 2026-27 season.

Chip Shots: Having My Cake. Eating My Cake.

A funny thing happened on the way to college football becoming a game for the highest bidder.
Senior quarterback Hunter Randall breaks away from the Jimtown defense to score Valley's second touchdown...Nieter

Valley’s Season Ends In Heartbreak With 15-14 Loss To Jimtown

When Tippecanoe Valley and Jimtown, the two top teams in the Indiana Northern State Conference this season, met for the first time in September, the result was one of the most exciting games of the season, a 17-15 Viking win. Fast forward to Friday night and the two teams found themselves on a collision course once again, this time in the opening round of 3A Sectional 26. The rematch was just as close as the first, but this time the Jimmies were able to exact revenge with a 15-14 victory, ending the green and gold’s season.

Grace Men’s Basketball Returns Loaded Roster As No. 1 Team In NAIA

Expectations are sky-high for Grace’s men’s basketball team as the squad eyes the start of the 2026-27 season.

Can Connor Cover? Is Anybody Out There Asking For A 24-Team Playoff?

You can love it, you can hate it, but the 24-team playoff in college football is going to arrive all the same.

Local High School Football Previews For Week 10

Tippecanoe Valley (8-1) at Jimtown (6-3), East Noble (9-0) at Wawasee (1-8), Manchester (3-6) at Central Noble (1-8), Whitko (0-8) at Northfield (5-4), North Judson (8-1) at Triton (1-8)

The Penalty Box: The Reality Of The Big Time

We all have dreams. 

Public Occurrences 10.26.2026

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

Court News 10.24.2026

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

Church News 10.22.2026

Church news includes a truck-or-treat and fall part and benefit.
Obituaries
Wilbur Dean Fetterhoff
Wilbur Dean Fetterhoff, 96, of Flora, Ind., met the Lord with grateful and open arms on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Freda M. Rinker
SYRACUSE – Freda M. Rinker, 90, Syracuse, died Oct. 22, 2026, in Warsaw.
Sandra Lee Shock
Sandra Lee Shock, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at her residence.
Judy Ann Coleman Paton
Judy Paton, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept.. 24, 2026, in Leesburg.
Peggy Eleanor McCullough
Peggy Eleanor McCullough, 94, of Fort Wayne, died Oct. 21, 2026, at her home.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Review

Editor, Times-Union: Let’s get this straight: The Republicans have Elon Musk dumping millions of dollars into their campaigns. DNI seized Georgia voting records (deemed true and valid years ago) to supposedly find fraudulent ballots. They have gerrymandered states in order to disenfranchise minority voters. They have gutted the Voting Rights Act — thanks to bought and paid for SCOTUS judges. They have posted election deniers in state and federal roles overseeing elections. They are considering placing ICE and Feds near voting places to try to intimidate voters. They are trying to confiscate voter lists through the USPS hoping people will not get ballots until the states hand over their election data. They have sidelined CISA (the agency that guards elections from foreign interference), and they have threatened election workers with prosecution.

‘No Kings’ Rally

Editor, Times-Union: I found it amusing seeing people protesting “No Kings” recently because they are too afraid to admit that it is actually a “We hate Trump” rally because if Trump were an actual king the number of protests against a King Trump would be zero, because those who did protest would go to prison.

I Remember

Editor, Times-Union: I remember when we used to teach that every life is sacred, even at conception - a new person with new DNA. I remember when everyone knew we were created in the image of God, both male and female, and God said it was very good! Forgive me, Lord, if I ever voted for a candidate that believed human life is disposable.

Affordability

Editor, Times-Union: It has been the mantra of the left since Trump started his second term and a fact that the left can’t run from. The “Affordability Crisis” manifested itself from the very beginning of the Biden administration. The first thing the Dems and Biden did when they took over control of the government was declare a “war on fossil fuels.” They shut down construction of the Keystone pipeline, eliminating over 14,000 jobs along with erasing future oil producting from Canada to the Gulf of America. They also stopped future exploration for oil on public property.

Public Apology

Editor, Times-Union: This is a public apology letter to Officers James Hastings and James Curtis.

Exchange Traded Fund Basics

Over the last 30 years, exchange traded funds have become a popular and inexpensive way for investors to achieve their asset allocation goals. ETFs have many advantages, but also some complexities. Today we are going to discuss ETFs and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.

Chip Shots: No More Pellets

Fall sports are at varied stages of their postseason run, trophy games. 

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.
Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas (20) congratulates Munetaka Murakami after his two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick during the fourth inning of Game 1of baseball's American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

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

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

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. 
Religion

Church News 10.08.2026

Church news this week includes a 125th anniversary and a performance.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.24.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.23.2026

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

Public Occurrences 10.22.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
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