Pierceton to Fund Homeowner's Roof Replacement at HOW Request

PIERCETON - Libby Tom of Housing Opportunities of Warsaw attended the town council meeting Monday with a new roof request from a property owner, which was approved.

Whole Nation on Government Plantation

Here’s free advice for Mitt Romney. Before bringing up the poor again, read my book, “Uncle Sam’s Plantation.”

Mentone Class Of 1974 Is Egg Fest Parade Grand Marshal

Fifty years ago, the Mentone High School Class of 1974 was the last class to graduate from the school.

The Future Of Ag Was Focus Of Barn & Business Breakfast

WINONA LAKE – Community leaders listened to what the future may hold for the next generation during the eighth Barn & Business Breakfast held at the Winona Heritage Room Tuesday.

Welfare

Editor, Times-Union:I recently talked to the head of the Family and Social Services Administration in Indianapolis to ask him why the amount for assets a person can have in order to get Welfare assistance has not changed.

Rev. Robert W. Fields

NAPPANEE – The Rev. Robert W. Fields, 98, of Nappanee, died Sept. 12, 2012, in his residence.

Debora Jo 'Debbie' Shoemaker

Debora Jo “Debbie” Shoemaker, 61, Leesburg, passed away at 9:33 a.m. Jan. 26, 2016, in her residence.

Union Busting

Editor, Times-Union:With the economy and unemployment, these words sound very appealing, but it is just a smoke screen. This bill is made to bust unions.

Honeywell House To Present Doyne Carson As 'Abigail Gollaher, Childhood Friend Of Abraham Lincoln'

WABASH – Lafayette-based author and storyteller Doyne Carson will present “Abigail Gollaher, Childhood Friend of Abraham Lincoln” at the Honeywell House Tuesday at 7 p.m.

House Backs Abbott's Bill Designating Free Hunting Days For Critically Disabled Veterans

George Arthur 'Art' Hunn Jr.

Leona Marie Russell

MITCHELL – Leona Marie Russell, 87, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Winona Council Bonds For Grace Village

WINONA LAKE - The town council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $7.4 million in bonds for Grace Village Retirement Center. Grace Village will be solely responsible for the debt, with the town issuing the bonds to allow the retirement center to receive a lower interest rate. In other business, the council announced it will postpone its 7:30 a.m.Oct.26 meeting to Oct.27 at the same time. The council also announced the Halloween trick-or-treat times for the town will be Oct.30, 6 to 8 p.m.

Virginia Ellenwood

Virginia Ellenwood, 82, of North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw, died March 16, 2012, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Virginia Ellenwood, 82, of North Manchester, formerly of Warsaw, died March 16, 2012, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Nye Retires

After teaching more than 900 students in the last 41 years, Caroline Nye retired from Pierceton Elementary School.

Remember When September 2

10 Years Ago September 2 1993 ROCHESTER - Cassey Pontius captured individual medalist honors Tuesday to lead the Tippecanoe Valley girls golf team to a victory over Maconaquah. Pontius fired a 9-hole total of 46 as the Lady Vikings posted a 201-287 victory in action at the Mill Creek Golf Course. 25 Years Ago September 2 1978 An area officer has turned in his state police badge.Trooper Larry Yeiter retired to his chicken farm near Atwood last week after 20 years with the Indiana State Police.

Stars and Stripes at Nappanee Second Saturdays

NAPPANEE – The theme for this month’s Second Saturdays in Nappanee is “Stars And Stripes”.Second Saturdays is scheduled for Saturday.Moonlight madness is happening Friday until 9 p.m..  Visitors can shop late and be part of the “Stars and Stripes” gift basket give away. 

Remember When 3.1.2014

10 Years AgoEllsworth Everest is retiring as the county’s emergency management director.

Richard A. Snyder

Carolyn Ann Sexton

Carolyn Ann Sexton, 75, a resident of Chapman Lake, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, under the care of Parkview Hospice at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.