Jerald Joe Longenecker

March 24, 1930 to Jan. 26, 2019 Happy birthday, Joe! Joe was raised in Oswego on the Tippecanoe River and went to school in Leesburg, where he played basketball.

Remember When 11.25.2014

10 Years AgoGerald F. Williams is a retired postmaster from Marion, currently residing at Tippecanoe Lake.

Garbers Named Grand Marshals Of Manchester FunFest Parade

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester College alumni, active community members and nearly 40-year residents of North Manchester, Jim and Anne Garber will participate in yet another community event for North Manchester this weekend. The Garbers were recently selected as grand marshals for North Manchester's FunFest parade, "Going the Distance." They said they weren't really sure why they were chosen as grand marshals for the parade, but they were very honored. "Chris Maslowski and Karen Volk, co-chairs for the parade, called us," Jim said, "but we have no idea what was all processed (as to the decision made)." "It's an honor," Anne said. "We're flattered," Jim added.

Jones Retires As Historical Society Director; Fletcher Hired As Replacement

Kosciusko Historical Society board of directors wished retiring director Jeannie Jones well Sunday, and welcomed new director Mike Fletcher to the organization.

Looking At BBYC Through The '70s And '80s

Editor’s Note: The following is another in the continuing series chronicling the history of Baker Youth Club. 

Letters to the Editor 08-05-1998

Remember When 1.17.2015

10 Years Ago  Marking 25 Years at R.R. Donnelley are Gary R. McDaniel, Dec. 9; Craig Barnes, Dec. 10; Chris A. Hostetter, Dec. 10; Roger E. Hyde, Dec. 10.

Preserve Private Industry

Editor, Times-Union:The health insurance industry ranked 35th among industries in the USA in 2009 in terms of profits as a percent of revenue, at 2 percent, according to Fortune magazine.

Protect Workers

Editor, Times-Union:Jennifer Arnold had placed a question in a recent article wondering what category do those individuals fall into who had been fired and replaced in a work environment.

WCPL Sets Financial Event

Warsaw Community Public Library will hold a program on financial planning May 2 at 6 p.m.

Keith Gillespie

Keith Gillespie, 80, of 1634 S. Country Farm Road, Warsaw, died at 5:10 a.m. Feb. 21, 2008, in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Sacred Heart Students Plan Their Futures

Sacred Heart students, who are dressed in costumes of their future careers, surround sixth-grade teacher Dottie Kissell, who is dressed as a retired teacher.

Harmans' 55th Anniversary Is March 17

Ted and Bonnie Hurd Harman will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary March 17.

Boisvert Graduates Basic Combat Training

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Army National Guard Pvt. Brandon L. Boisvert graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Moore Graduates Basic Training

Air Force Airman John A. Moore graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Britton Graduates Basic Combat Training

Army Pfc. Logan N. Britton graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

Warsaw Planners Give OK To Right-Of-Way Dedication, Lot Split

Two separate petitions before the Warsaw Plan Commission on Monday dealt with properties near or along North Detroit Street (Ind. 15) north of U.S. 30.

Officially Speaking

I had several people ask me what the circumstances were surrounding the postponement of Tippecanoe Valley's football game against Southwood Sept.9.The officiating crew didn't show up for the game and it was moved to Saturday night with a new set of officials.The old crew disbanded and failed to inform Valley athletic director Duane Burkhart. How does that happen? I came to find out that most officials sign contracts to do football or basketball games up to five years in advance.Schools want to get the best refs they can so they sign them up as early as possible. Over time, some officials retire or quit and most often the school is given enough notice and they move on to get another official. There is a website schools can access which shows a list of licensed officials and can find replacements. That, however, isn't foolproof because there are some refs who continue to renew their license but have stopped doing games according to IHSAA Commissioner Blake Ress.

Wawasee To Build New Webster Elementary

SYRACUSE -ÊInstead of renovating the old North Webster Elementary School, the Wawasee School Board decided Wednesday that building a new elementary school would be the best plan for the future. If all goes according to plan, the facility will be located on 68 acres of land now owned by Joe Barrett and Richard Kistler, at the intersection of CR 750E and CR 600N.The school board will pay $322,092 for both properties. The school board voted to pay $15,000 to the property owners for an option agreement. A public hearing will be held June 29 at 7 p.m.in the high school auditorium.A presentation will be given to the public and a final vote will be taken that night on what actions to take. The school board also determined to make renovations at Syracuse Elementary, Wawasee High School and Milford Elementary School. All board members supported a new North Webster Elementary as did the patrons at the meeting.

Open House Will Mark 80 Years for Hile

An open house is planned May 6 for Nancy Hile in honor of her 80th birthday.