Ruth A. Corner,

COLUMBIA CITY — Ruth A. Corner, 67, Columbia City, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, of natural causes suddenly at her home. She was born May 30, 1950, in Kimmell, a daughter of Garrad E. and Rose Wilder Murphy. Her formative years were spent in Noble County. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School. She was employed at Mutual Security Life for three years, United Telephone from 1970 until 1988, and Bertsch Services in Warsaw from 1988 until 2009. On Aug. 2, 1969, she was united in marriage to Ralph L. Corner Jr. They made their home in Pierceton, then in 1972 moving to Chapman Lake and in 1974 to Warsaw. In 2009 they moved to Ormas and in September 2016 to their home in Columbia City. She was a member of West Etna Community Church. Surviving relatives include her husband, Ralph; two children, Eric (Christy) Corner, Columbia City, and Kristy Zickefoose, Mishawaka; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nora Jane Jones, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Janice Rockey, Ormas; and three brothers: Gene Murphy, Aurora, Colo.; Jim Murphy, Fort Wayne; and Randy Murphy, Ormas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Corey Corner. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Thorn Cemetery, Ormas. ***** Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Condolences may be sent at www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.  

ISP Trooper From Milford Enters Sheriff Race

An Indiana state trooper has thrown his hat into the ring for Kosciusko County sheriff.

BMV Extends Hours For Election Day To Issue ID Cards, Licenses

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday that BMV branches will extend hours of operation Nov. 5 and 6 to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses to be used for identification at a polling place.

Lancer Men’s Basketball Prevails In Crossroads Thriller

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Stutzman Holds Open House at Winona Lake Office

WINONA LAKE – U.S. 3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman said his top priority in seeking re-election is continuing to reduce the federal debt.

Thomas - The Not So Secret Service

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Bourbon Would Allow Moving Polling Site To Matchett Center

Elections will be allowed at the Matchett Center if the Election Board makes the request.

4 Warsaw Career Center Students Qualify For National Competition

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Area Sports Briefs

Trojans Secure A Share Of HNAC Title With 41-37 Win

Led by Zac Pitney and Grant Johnson, the Triton Trojans earned at least a share of the Hoosier North Athletic Conference championship Friday night. In a 41-37 win at league foe LaVille, Pitney scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Johnson added 14 points and 10 boards. The Trojans led 8-6 after one quarter of play, trailed 13-11 at halftime and trailed 29-25 going into the final frame.

Open House For Valley High School Addition, Renovations Is Oct. 27

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Warsaw Downs Northridge, Wins Share Of NLC

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Local High School Sports Recaps For Monday, April 15

Baseball and Softball

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Letters to the Editor 09-15-2003

- Harwood Tribute - Tragedy - Warsaw Schools - School Closings - Voice Of Reason Harwood Tribute Editor, Times-Union: I'm an employee for the town of Syracuse, and 11 years ago, I was riding in our town vehicle working with Dick Harwood, and he had a massive heart attack and died. A year later I noticed that he never had a headstone to mark his grave.So I began working on getting him one.He served in the Air Force, so I thought the government would furnish one for him, being a veteran and all.But nine years ago before he had died, a fire had consumed and destroyed a lot of the paperwork the government had.So then without his service dates, there wasn't much they could do for me, or for him on getting him a stone.

Letters to the Editor 04-08-2004

Warsaw Loses NLC Match

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