Stiffler Retires, Recognized

Joy Stiffler was honored for her 40 years of service at Warsaw Community Schools.

Worthy or Unworthy

Editor, Times-Union: Lately, there have been some fellow contemporaries who have asked why I have not written a letter to the editor for a while. My answer to this question is that sometimes life takes its toll on a person and at times it seems a person is lucky to have enough energy for a meaningful thought.

Zimmer Biomet Employees Give Back To YMCA Kids Club

Grace College Students Volunteer At Habitat For Humanity

WINONA LAKE — Two days after Grace College’s advanced accounting students finished a long day of networking with dozens of accounting firms in the region, they could be found volunteering at Habitat for Humanity’s build site in Claypool.

Legion Dedicates Receptacle For Retired Flags

To each person, the American flag can mean something different. But there is only one way to respecfully retire the flag. Saturday, American Legion Post 49 dedicated a receptacle for all Kosciusko County residents to place their retired flags in for proper retirement. Denny Nice, of Post 49, said along with the Legion, the U.S.Post Office, C&M Body Shop and the Warsaw Street Department helped make the receptacle a possibility. Ken Locke provided a historical background on the flag and explained the colors. "The reality is that on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress did not give us much direction on the meaning of the colors," he said.

State Looks At Cutbacks In WCS Building Plan

Warsaw Schools may have to work with $6 million less for its building project.

Shots Fired At Officers

A Cromwell man fired about 70 shotgun rounds at police officers Thursday night, injuring Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department deputy Jeff Howie. Robert James Louden, 41, of 9821 E.Rockabye Lane, Cromwell, was arrested without incident, though it took three hours of negotiation before he submitted to police. According to Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, officers were called to the Louden residence at 4:30 p.m.regarding a domestic disturbance. Two deputies, Howie and Rick Shepherd, arrived and spoke with Louden's wife and child, who said they did not want to take any action regarding the altercation.The pair left the premises. The officers knocked on the trailer door to speak with Louden, who was inside, but he refused to answer.Realizing he was not going to answer, the officers headed back to their squad cars to regroup.According to Rovenstine, they intended to try and contact Louden by telephone to obtain his statement.

Valley Students' Actions Helped Student With Seizure

AKRON - When a Tippecanoe Valley student had a seizure on the school bus recently, her bus driver and schoolmates acted quickly to help her through it.

Injunction Placed Against Property Owners

Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer Monday ordered a preliminary injunction against West Fort Wayne Street property owners.

Quilter Gifts City Firemen

Kelly Warrick wanted to let the Warsaw Fire Department know they were appreciated so she recently presented the department with a quilt she made. "I just don't think they're recognized enough and I just wanted to say thanks," she said Friday afternoon.Though she said she never has had to have their help, she said she feels secure knowing they are there if she needs them.

Reffitt, Garrard Honored At Fair In 'Our Lady' Event

Anna Reffitt and Karen Garrard, both of Warsaw, were honored during the Our Lady of Kosciusko event in the activity tent on the fairgrounds Thursday. The ceremony is for county women older than 65. Reffitt was nominated by her granddaughter, Trina Springer. Garrard was nominated by her neighbor, Jennifer Griffith. Reffitt has devoted her life to her family, Springer's letter says.She and her husband Floyd celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September. They are parents of five children: Danny, the late Diann, Sue, Cathy and Floyd Jr.

Milford Recognizes Lions Club

MILFORD – Town council recognized the Milford Lions Club Monday as the group celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

Dewayne 'Stubby' Warren

LEBANON – Dewayne “Stubby” Warren, 82, Lebanon, died Aug. 12, 2014, in Greencastle.

Brian William Amos

CORINTH, Miss. – Brian William Amos, 79, died July 22, 2012, in his residence.

Supports Nisly

Editor, Times-Union:I read with great interest a letter last month by my good friend, John Elliott.

Coming Home

Editor, Times-Union:It's 8:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, and "She's coming home!"

Deborah Kay Smith

Boyd A. Blue

Sheeple

Editor, Times-Union:Oh no! It is time for us to be fed lies again. Some people actually believe that garbage. Don’t make me laugh!

Constance D. Doberstein