Don't Understand

Editor, Times-Union:I know I'm getting much older because there are more things I simply don't understand.

Elect Hayhurst

Editor, Times-Union:Greetings, Kosciusko County! My name is Joshua Bartman.

Playing Word Games

Editor, Times-Union:Today brings us to another election day. All the mud slinging and back biting will be over. We will have a new president or we will have four more years of the same stuff only worse.

Vote For Donnelly

Editor, Times-Union:Much has been made here of Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s congressional voting record.

Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Buggy Horse

Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a weekend crash where an intoxicated driver struck a horse-drawn buggy, killing the horse.

Grace Men's Hoops Team Falls In Overtime

ST. CATHARINE, Ky. – The eighth-ranked Grace College men’s basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season in overtime on Saturday, falling 81-73 on the road to St. Catharine.

Johanna Long Excited About Phoenix Race

With the disappointment from Daytona behind them, Johanna Long and the Warsaw-based ML Motorsports team are ready to move forward.

Response To Torpy

Editor, Times-Union: With regards to Ms. Torpy’s response to my Friday letter to the editor, I had to laugh at it.

Wagon Wheel Announces 'Shrek The Musical'

When the Wagon Wheel Theatre announced its 2013 Summer Season back in July, the operations staff “knew we had a good lineup,” said Director of Operations Will Dawson.“What we didn’t know is that a show would become available to us that we simply could not pass up,” he said.

Winona Lake Man Arrested for Meth, Marijuana

During a routine traffic stop, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Dept. deputy James Marshall arrested a man on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

Super Santa Giveaway

Editor, Times-Union: I want everyone to know that I am working with 25 downtown businesses on the Super Santa Giveaway 2011.

Right to Work Would be Last Nail in Coffin for Indiana Workers

Editor, Times-Union: Don’t look now but those Ebenezer Scrooge Republicrats are at it again.

Disbelief

Editor, Times-Union: I still have to shake my head in disbelief every time I read an article on Obamacare.

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Manchester Squires Rally, Beat Triton Tennis Team

BOURBON – With their backs against the wall, the Manchester Squires won on both doubles courts Tuesday to pull out a 3-2 win at Triton.

Warsaw Public Works Employees Help With Kokomo Devastation

When tornadoes hit Kokomo two weeks ago, the Warsaw Public Works Department answered the call for help.

Whitko, Manchester Announce School Registration Details

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko and Manchester school systems have announced details for the beginning of the upcoming school year.WhitkoWhitko High School guidance counselors will be available to make class schedule changes Aug. 2 to 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.New students to the corporation, who should call 260-723-5146 for an appointment, should enroll during this time period. Students with last names beginning with A-M should meet with Mrs. Brodbeck for changes. Students with last names beginning with N-Z should meet with Mr. Rickerd for changes.Registration for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 and noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Students will receive their finalized class schedules and information packets. Powerschool Information (addresses, phone number, emergency contacts, etc.) will need to be updated at this time. Pre-registration will be available on-line for all students. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their children for the 2016-17 school year by going to the Whitko website and click on Back to School More Information then Register Now. There will be computers during registration times to help with this process if needed.There will be no back-to-school event for 10th through 12th grade. These students can pick their information packets up on the first day of school.Parent attendance is strong encouraged for ninth grade and new student orientation at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in the high school auditorium. There will be a presentation with administrators and guidance director. Students and their parents may tour the building, meet teachers, check out lockers, etc. after the presentation.The first student day of school is at 8 a.m. Aug. 11.For more information, call Whitko High School at 260-723-5146 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The website is at whs.whitko.org; Twitter at @whitkohs; and the Facebook page can be found under Whitko High School.ManchesterNORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester Community Schools will host a centralized registration in the Manchester Junior-Senior High School gymnasium.Registration is required for all students and should be completed by the parent/guardian. Parents will be able to apply for lunch and textbook assistance, receive busing information, talk with the school nurse, pay for lunches and student textbooks.Parents are reminded that textbook rental is due at the time of registration; if this is not possible, payment arrangements are available.Parents of kindergarten and new first- through third-grade students also will have an opportunity to sign up for The Wabash Promise. For questions or additional information, contact the administration office at 260-982-7518.Registration times are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2.Textbook fees are: $126.20, kindergarten; $145.57, first grade; $124.68, second grade; $111.46, third grade; $228.66, fourth grade; $209.40, fifth grade; and $210.25, sixth grade. Manchester Junior-Senior High School fees are dependent upon classes taken.Lunch prices at Manchester Elementary School and Intermediate School are $1.45 breakfast, $2.40 lunch and $0.45 snack or extra milk. At Manchester Junior-Senior High School, lunch prices are $1.55 breakfast, $2.50 lunch and $0.45 extra milk. For all buildings, reduced price breakfast is $0.30 and reduced price lunch is $0.40.The first day of school for students is Aug. 16.

Chimp's Celebrates Free Comic Day, 20th Anniversary

Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, and Chimp’s Comix has 50 to choose from.

Jury Finds Wilkins Guilty in Crash Death

It took seven hours of deliberation Thursday by a 12-person jury to find Scott Wilkins guilty for causing the death of Kami Ellis.

Grace Regains Stride With 3-1 Win Over Goshen

Grace’s women’s soccer team got back to its winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Goshen 3-1 at Miller Athletic Complex.The Lady Lancers (11-1-2, 3-1-2 Crossroads League) had three different goal scorers in the win.Grace enjoyed a majority of possession and shot attempts in the match, outshooting the Maple Leafs (4-10-1, 0-5-1 CL) 27-5 overall.

Rand Paul The Answer

Editor, Times-Union:There are some people who are upset with Washington for the most recent budget bill that was passed.