Israel

Editor, Times-Union:Do you remember seeing Jewish people torn from their homes in Gaza in 2005?

Tuesday Storm Damages Winona Business

WINONA LAKE - A storm Tuesday evening left Two Red Chairs Gallery's roof damaged and several other Winona businesses and residents without power.A maple tree on the gallery's west side fell on the business's roof Tuesday evening, according to Steve Johnson, owner of Two Red Chairs Gallery, 720 E. Canal St.Johnson was driving home to Granger from work with his wife Linda Tuesday evening when he received a phone call from the gallery's security company.

S. Parker - Michele Bachmann is a Beautiful Woman

Mitt Romney is a clever and talented man. But, as was evident in the most recent Republican debate, he should not become our next president.

City Council Reviews Department Budgets

Warsaw City Council Monday reviewed departmental budgets.

Syracuse Council Names Streets in Industrial park

SYRACUSE – Three new streets were officially named Tuesday night at the meeting of the Syracuse Town Council.

County Work Release Building Will Soon Include Women

Women in Kosciusko County’s work release program will soon be moved from the jail to the work release facility near U.S. 30 and Center Street in Warsaw.

High School Wrestling Roundup – Jan. 20

Trojan Wrestlers Secure 3rd Straight Conference Title; Warriors 3rd, Tigers 8th at NLC Meet; Squires Third At TRC Tournament

Valley School Board Reviews Budget; Accepts Grants

Grace Engineering Senior Secures Job At Wishbone To Help Improve Kids’ Lives

Grace Roundup: Lady Lancers Secure Spot In NAIA Nationals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the second time in program history, Grace College’s women’s soccer team secured a spot in the NAIA National Championships.

Wawasee Sees Overview Of Mentoring Program

SYRACUSE - Members of the Wawasee Middle School Mentoring Program provided an overview and presentation of their work to Wawasee School Board members Tuesday. Marsha Streby was first to address the board."I love the mentoring program," she said."I believe in mentoring, and know that it has made a big difference in my life.I love to witness the change in kids' lives at the middle school.Our presentation tonight includes a discussion of the evaluation data that you were given, and an overview." Streby introduced Ruth Case, who compiled the data presented to the board.The information she provided included a comparison of the goals set forth in the original grant proposal with actual results.The first year goal was for 30 mentors, but 35 were recruited.The second year goal was 15, with 20 actually being available.Overall, 120 individuals expressed interest in being a mentor.

Mentone To Study Sewer Rates, Increase May Be Necessary

MENTONE - By unanimous vote, the Mentone Town Council Monday agreed to have H.J.Umbaugh & Associates, Plymouth, study the town's sewer and water rates. The town is just "eking by" on the sewer fund and may need to increase its sewer rates. John D.Julien, CPA and partner with H.J.Umbaugh & Associates, told the council the company has worked with the town in the past on several projects.For the town's current problem, he said, his company can evaluate the financial situation of the utilities and make a recommendation of how the town should adjust their rates if necessary. To make the evaluation, Julien said, they will look at the last three years of the utilities' operations for trends.They will work with superintendent Brian Reed and try to see how operations may change in the future.That will be incorporated into the rate study before the recommendation is made before the council. In Indiana, rates are established in accordance with state statute.

Warsaw School Board Reviews Contracts And Quotes At Public Work Session

At every monthly Warsaw School Board meeting, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott gives a financial report on the school district.

Court news

he following new action has been filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court I with Judge David Cates presiding: • State Farm Insurance v. Suzanne Bibler, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks unspecifed damages from an auto accident.  The following new actions have been filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court II with Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: • Capital One v. Jeffery Goralczyk, Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,900 due on a credit account. • Midland Funding v. Thomas Wiggins, Hillside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $581.11 due on a credit account. • Discover Bank v. Jose Quezada, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,164.85 due on a credit account. The following new actions have been filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court III with Judge Joe Sutton presiding: • Wells Fargo v. Justin Mckee, Maple Grove Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,500 due on a credit account. • Midwest America Federal Credit Union v. Robert Blair, Old father Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,513.98 due on a credit account. • Fort Financial v. Travis Chiddister, North Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $6,237.54 due on a credit account.  • Fort Financial v. Ashley O’Connor, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,035.16 due on a credit account.  • Capital One v. Defino Juarez, Academy Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,077.54 due on a credit account.  • Capital One v. Juan Rico, Lincoln Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,010.96 due on a credit account. • Capital One v. Joe Cosgrove, Ind. 14, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $13,223.20 due on a credit account. • Midland Funding v. Cassie Tener, CR 950W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,720.77 due on a credit account. • Capital One v. Matthew Naragon, Academy Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5.704.18 due on a credit account. • Miller’s Health v. Doris Calhoun, Prestonsburg, Ky. Plaintiff seeks $10,132.97 due on a medical account.  • Midland Funding v. Brian Apt, Tucker Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,365.27 due on a credit account.  • Razor Capitol v. Adam Lewis, Walnut Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,069.20 due on a credit account The following couples have filed for  marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy. • Nicole Schooley, 23, and Elijah Patrick, 38, both of U.S. 30, Pierceton. • Jassent Vin Carr, 45, and Sue Carr, 54, both of U.S. 30, Pierceton.    

Public Occurrences 1.6.2016

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 9:59 a.m. Thursday – Frank Bailey, 41, of 115 EMS W30 Lane, North Webster, arrested for operater never licensed, burglary, auto theft and theft. Bond: $10,460. • 11:01 a.m. Thursday – Maurice Ball, 25, Fort?Wayne, arrested for driving without a license. Bond: $600. • 12:32 p.m. Thursday – Dwayne Taylor, 48, Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $283.50. • 1:35 p.m. Thursday – Michael Nicholas Watson, 27, of 10 EMS 35B Lane, Leesburg, arrested for burglary, theft and auto theft. Bond: $5,250. • 1:59 p.m. Thursday – Kylie Danae Skaggs, 24, of 2405 Western Drive,?Winona Lake, arrested for battery. Bond: $600. • 2:48 p.m. Thursday – Mark Aaron Eason, 27, Elkhart, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 3:16 p.m. Thursday – Aaron Michael Rhoades, 34, of 288 S. CR 900E, Pierceton, arrested for theft. Bond: $15,000.  • 5:06 p.m. Thursday – Justin Lee Kelley, 33, Kendallville, arrested on a warrant in a civil matter. Bond: $600. • 10:09 p.m. Thursday – Dannell?Albright, 21, Rochester, arrested for fraud on a financial institution. Bond: $6,500. • 10:21 p.m. Thursday – Sheldon Glen Albright, 21, Rochester, arrested for fraud on a financial institution. Bond: $6,500. Personal Injury Accident • 7:33 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of  Lake City Highway and Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Car–semi collision. Drivers: Joseph Bumgardner, 50, Jacksonville, Fla.; Crystal Gilbert, 32, Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Injury: Gilbert complained of pain to her entire body. Damage: $2,500 to $5,000. Warsaw Police Department investigated. Property Damage Accidents • 6:25 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 200S, Warsaw. Two-vehicle collision. Drivers: Charlene Gray, 60, Ogden Road, North Manchester; Daniel Holland, 61, Ind. 15, Warsaw. Damage: $5,000 to $10,000. WPD.  • 8:14 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of CR 500E and Defreese Road, North Webster. Car ran off road and hit guardrail. Driver: Jordan Cassatt, 20, Ind. 13, North Webster. Damage; $2,500 to $5.000. WPD. • 7:10 p.m. Thursday – Intersection of Winona Avenue and Indiana Street, Warsaw. Car hit dog. Dog was not found. Driver: Randy Price, 59, Dausha Court, Warsaw. Damage: $1,000 to $2,500. WPD.

Claypool

Editor, Times-Union:Why, oh why, should you want to change the name of the Claypool School?

Fellowship Missions To Hold Meeting For Homeless Shelter

A volunteer inquiry and orientation meeting will be Saturday for Fellowship Mission's homeless shelter.

WCHS Hosts 2014-15 Parent Information Meetings

On Aug. 28 at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center, Warsaw Community Schools will host a parent information meeting for the sixth-grade 1:1 program.

Warsaw Man Sentenced For Child Porn

Plain Township Cemeteries Clean Up