Fort Wayne Attorney Challenging Souder In May Primary
Phil Troyer said he is seeking the 3rd District congressional seat to lower government spending.
Remember When 8.26.2011
10 Years Ago Warsaw Fire Department members honored 33-year veteran Gene Fancil with a retirement party recently at the Pizza Hut restaurant while a summer rain storm raged outside. Water could be considered a fireman's best friend. So, while, the firefighters and their guests celebrated, the liquid element made an unexpected appearance, causing some flooding in the restaurant - just to say good-bye, Gene. 25 Years Ago Biomet, the fifth-largest manufacturer of surgical implants in the world, broke ground recently for a 93,000-square-foot addition which will more than double the size of the existing structure. Those helping with the groundbreaking were: Forrest Miner of Farmers State Bank; Jim Nicholas, vice-president of manufacturing at Biomet; Jim Malcolm, architect for new construction; Congressman John Hiler; Robert General of the Small Business Administration; Chuck Niemier, chief financial officer at Biomet; Niles Noblitt, executive vice president of Biomet; and Dane Miller, president of Biomet. 50 Years Ago Dave Evans and Linda Denney were the 18-hole and nine-hole low gross champions in the Rozella Ford Junior Golf Tournament held recently at the local golf course. Forty players participated. Jim McCleary, with a 75, was runner-up to Evans who carded a 74, and Toni Doran, with a 65, was second to Linda's 58. Trophies, medals and certificates were awarded to the winners, while the remaining players received golf balls. 75 Years Ago A miniature tornado whirled its way through the region of Leesburg, Tippecanoe Lake resort and North Webster, jeopardizing lives and causing untold havoc to property and crops within its wake. Homes were unroofed, barns blown over, trees uprooted, telephone and light wires torn from their poles. The wind accompanied a thunderstorm which swept the northern section of the county yesterday afternoon about 1:00 o'clock.
Wietholter Enjoying Internship
NORTH MANCHESTER – Most days, Eric Wietholter would rather be out on the gridiron perfecting his offensive lineman trade.
Fair Board Leans More On Racing Than Music
For the first time in many years, Kosciusko County Community Fair will not have any headline musical acts.
Whitko Hires Phys-ed, Social Studies Teachers
LARWILL – During its short July meeting Monday, Whitko School Board members hired long-time baseball coach Eric Hisner as a Whitko Middle School physical education teacher and Jeff Sprunger, son of Bryan and Vicki Sprunger, both Whitko teachers, to teach social studies at the high school.
Fox News
Editor, Times-Union:Apparently Fox "News" is looking for a new slogan.
Sanders Seeks Another Term on Council
Robert G. Sanders is seeking re-election as an at-large councilman on the Kosciusko County Council.
Thanks All Around at Mentone Meeting
MENTONE – After the storm July 1 and the demolition of the Davison building Saturday, the Mentone Town Council and Utility Superintendent Josh Shepherd had many people to thank for their help.
Govt. Services Assoc.
Editor, Times-Union:This is time for “we the people’s” voice about the real purpose of government service. As a nation, we the people are taken aback about a government association who was caught with poor manners and poor handling of the public’s money. Why would such an association abandon constraint in monetary policy? Then gadabout at taxpayers’ expense. I mean a huge sum of money.
Manchester University Gets $646,000 Grant For STEM Academy
The National Science Foundation has awarded Manchester University a $646,134 grant for scholarships to help serve academically talented students with high financial need who want to pursue science majors.
Pickleball Tournament To Benefit First Responders
Proceeds from the Helping Heroes Pickleball Tournament at Limitless Park in Winona Lake Aug. 17-18 will go toward first responder mental health.
