10 Years AgoThe win streak by Triton's girls basketball team ended at 21 Wednesday against the aggressive, man-to-man defense of Dave Cox's Plymouth Pilgrims. Triton's last loss came in the 17th game of last year's regular season against Rochester. This loss follows a Saturday game that saw 5-8 Culver Community push Triton in a 54-51 game. 25 Years AgoWarsaw is a name that is popping up more and more in boys swimming, with the state meet at Indianapolis, a little more than a month away. And more recognition is sure to come after the Tigers picked up one state best and two No. 2 times in a recent win over South Bend Clay. Kyle Hoskins, while breaking his school record in the 100 butterfly with a 53.1 second clocking against Clay, owns the second fastest time in the state in that event.50 Years AgoTwo of Kosciusko County's students at Manchester College have been appointed to positions in the college symphonic band. They are Jay Warner, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gene Warner of Sidney, who plays the string bass, and Margaret Diane Hepler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hepler, Warsaw, who plays the French horn. Both are freshmen.75 Years AgoOfficials of both Warsaw ice companies claim the lake ice packed this season is the cleanest and heaviest cakes secured in the past seven or eight years.The Warsaw Ice Co., Center Lake, has completed its ice packing and its houses with a capacity of 2,000 tons are filled. Center Lake ice averaged from eight to nine inches thick. Prices will be 40 cents a hundred pounds, delivered, and 30 cents a hundred at the ice stations.
10 Years AgoA Warsaw auto dealer is planning a second round of its annual Christmas tree giveaway. Mike Dewitt, owner of the Car Company, said all 1,000 trees were given away within an hour last Sunday at his three dealerships. Because a number of people were turned away, Dewitt has secured another 400 trees.25 Years AgoZona Hatfield, 18, of Warsaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hatfield, was named as second alternate in the breads category in the National Club Congress 4-H awards in Chicago recently. Miss Hatfield had been in Chicago for work shops dealing with leadership and the 4-H program. The banquet for the breads division was held with the national winners being announced.50 Years AgoMike Blackford, Jerry Black and Steve Kinney received God and Country awards in Scouting from the Rev. John W. Becker, pastor of the First Christian Church of Warsaw, during special service at the church. Mike, 14, is the son of Mrs. Robert Blackford, Warsaw. Jerry, 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, Warsaw. Steve, 13, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kinney, Warsaw. Mothers of the boys, as well as Rev. Becker, received lapel pins in recognition of their encouragement to the boys.75 Years AgoThe Elks are still champions. Approximately 1,800 howling, hysterical fans saw Everett "Odds" Anglin's Purple quintet down the American Legion in the donkey basketball game at the Armory, necessitating an overtime contest, 16 to 14. The contest, an affair combining all the fine points of football, wrestling, and so forth, kept the crowd in a constant uproar throughout the melee. The contest was a huge success and the Milk Fund for which it was staged will receive approximately $80.
PALESTINE – The board of directors of the Palestine Cemetery patrons that all grave decorations must be removed or brought into compliance with the cemetery regulations by April 1 to allow for spring cleanup.
Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids, recently was notified that the Dekko Foundation has awarded Joe’s Kids a $25,000 matching grant for operational support.
Students from Warsaw Community Schools achieved outstanding results at the Indiana State Chess Finals in Indianapolis, showcasing their skills, according to a news release from WCS.